All-rounder: Honda ZR-V
A colleague asked me, “Is that a Maserati you’re driving this week?” When I said it was the new Honda ZR-V, he was genuinely surprised. Honda hasn’t been openly mistaken for a piece of Italian automotive exotica since the NSX. The ZR-V is Honda’s latest compact crossover SUV. It’s not a bad looker […]
Researching endo
University of Canterbury Engineering Lecturer Dr Rachael Wood, PhD student Katherine Ellis and Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr Deborah Munro, are carrying out ground-breaking endometriosis research. A Canterbury scientist hopes her newly-funded research will lead to better ways of managing endometriosis, a disease that affects more than 100,000 Kiwi women. Dr Rachael Wood, from […]
A sizzling summer bbq: Cliffys Flame Grill & Spa
When it comes to barbecues, there are a select few that are strides above the rest. O ne barbecue brand creates culinary marvels that can skillfully smoke meat to perfection, transform dough into mouthwatering pizzas, and sizzle burgers to juicy, flame-kissed deliciousness, and that’s Weber. Celebrating its 1st birthday with a new identity, […]
Sustainable hair care: Holistic Hair
An eco-savvy Auckland-based haircare company is minimising its ecological footprint, one recyclable bottle, and hair treatment at a time. Inspiring other businesses to exemplify consumer needs with environmental responsibility, Holistic Hair co-owners Nicky and Jodene, pictured, have since 2015 aligned their brand focus to establish a sustainability-based company ethos. In recent years, the […]
Flex your creativity: Art Metro
Christchurch has a local art school with a gallery showcasing the creative work of students. Loyal student, Monica Yeazel, whose works are pictured above, talks about her experience at the student gallery that has been helping people unleash their inner artist for years. Monica, a retired pharmacist, wanted to flex the creative side […]
Fill the shelves: Piccadilly Books
Stop by Piccadilly Books, a store that is celebrating 30 years of supplying booklovers of all ages with literary treasures. Elon Musk Walter Isaacson Our price $64.99 By the author of “Steve Jobs” and other best-selling biographies, this is a close-knit narrative of a contentious yet groundbreaking maverick, the CEO of SpaceX and […]
Into the future
Japan’s cutting edge Mobility Show in October saw the unveiling of several “next generation” vehicles by Toyota. Populating a stand themed “Let’s Change the Future of Cars – Find Your Future”, the group reveal included a fully electric ute, an all-electric Land Cruiser, a low-slung battery electric sports car, and a new cross-over […]
Dare to Ducati: Casbolts Motorcycles
Ducati is easily one of the most evocative names in motorcycle history. Founded in 1923 by Antonio Ducati and his three sons, Adriano, Marcello, and Bruno, the brand started as a maker of condensers and radio components before breaking into motorcycle production in 1950. Since then, the Bologna-based company has grown into a […]
Succulent Christmas ham
As thoughts turn to Christmas, the age-old question of what to have for your festive dinner arises. Ham is always a popular choice, and with so many options for glazes it’s always a crowd pleaser. Regardless of your choice, a glaze will add colour, flavour, and succulence to your ham. The best glaze […]
Dedicated to skin safety: Colour Me Safe
What began as a start-up is now a recognised beacon of innovation in the heart of Canterbury. W ithin a year, it has evolved into an essential safety solution for hair and beauty salons and their valued clientele. Beyond its patented packaging, Colour Me Safe has pioneered a technology platform dedicated to ensuring […]
