Need for speed
In a New Zealand first, University of Canterbury Engineering students, inspired by legendary Kiwi racer Burt Munro, are taking on a world land-speed record in a rocket-shaped electric car they’ve designed and built. Members of the University of Canterbury Motorsport (UCM) club, (pictured), have spent 2022 building a 7.5-metre-long car they hope will break a […]
Skincare Successor
If you had told Brigit Blair that her solution to soothing her children’s eczema would one day become an internationally recognised brand, she might not have believed you. Twenty seven years later her daughter Juliet speaks to Metropol’s Georgia Summerton about taking on the CEO role of that very brand. Born in England to Cantabrian […]
Joy Reid: One mother to another
A familiar face to many Cantabrians, and a recipient of a KiwiBank 2023 Local Hero Award, Joy Reid has long been a trusted voice reporting on many New Zealand moments. Broadcasting is one of her many hats – Georgia Summerton chats to her about her story, including her incredible charity and the personal story behind […]
Life is precious: Cancer Society
When dealing with cancer, having a place for support, advice and information is paramount. “More precious” is the catchphrase for the Cancer Society’s campaign to raise the $3.5 million required to complete its new cancer centre in Papanui. “Over a decade after losing our old premises in the earthquakes, our new centre is due to […]
Delicious Culverden cuisine: Red Post Cafe
We are definitely looking forward to some warm sunny days over the summer. Spring has been cool and unpredictable and to be able to dine outdoors in lovely surroundings will be a boost to many spirits. A special place to dine is in the garden of the Red Post Cafe in Culverden. The cafe is […]
Trek to Hanmer
Heading to Hanmer Springs means all types of adventures pop up on your radar. Trekking is one of them. You can experience the Hanmer Basin via a horse trek, which will offer a unique panoramic view of the surrounding outback from up high in your saddle. Or you could pick a llama to accompany you […]
Sharing & Celebrating
Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gearing up for a whole month of activities, from 1 to 31 March 2023, sporting the new name, Neighbours Aotearoa. The name change supports the vision to see locally driven year-round activities, participation and organising around ‘Sharing, Growing and Celebrating’ in Aotearoa. Streets, apartment blocks, rural communities, neighbourhoods, and suburbs are […]
Focus on long term: Team Sheppard
The property market seems to be a hot topic for debate over the past month, yet it is not all doom and gloom which the media leads us to believe. When we take Auckland and Wellington statistics out, we can get a far clearer picture of what is happening, says Marijke Sheppard of Ray White […]
North Canterbury roadtrip checklist
For everyone road tripping to the top of the South Island, Tākaka, Golden Bay and the Marlborough Sounds for their Christmas break, we’ve put together a North Canterbury road trip checklist: FROG ROCK The Weka Pass between the northern end of the Canterbury Plains and the Amuri district has many weathered limestone outcrops. OHAU POINT […]
Holiday scams prove costly
A new report from cyber safety brand Norton has revealed that 28 percent of New Zealanders have fallen victim to scams during holidays seasons, losing on average NZ$509. The report also showed that almost a quarter of New Zealanders are still willing to take more risks, such as buying online from an unknown seller and […]
