Know where you are heading: Metros Marketing
It’s easy to solely focus on dollar signs when you’re a business owner. Figuring out ways to constantly improve your business to succeed financially is a common goal. However, investing in your long-term marketing plan is even more crucial to ensure your business is not only generating profits, but generating them for a […]
Breathing for winter wellness: The Lung Mechanic
We all know breathing is necessary for survival, but not so well known is that when done correctly, the breath supports our immune system. We eat and talk through the mouth, but because we breathe and smell through the nose, nasal breathing is our first line of immune defence. “The structures of the […]
Exploring Wigram
Southwest of Christchurch’s city centre, Wigram has experienced considerable growth during the past decade. Today it is home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, licensed premises, and retail outlets, with a population of 11,102 just a year ago. While close to Hornby’s retail zone, Wigram has its own expanding business hub, in addition […]
A central physio hub: The Muscle People
The face of our central city has changed dramatically as the rebuild of Christchurch has progressed. We now have an urban centre with innovative and bold developments, the results of fresh ideas and big thinking. The city is far from complete yet. Another project that is causing considerable excitement in the community is […]
Beating bowel cancer
Every year more than 3000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and at least 1200 people will die from the disease, making it the second most common cancer in New Zealand. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and throughout Aotearoa people have been participating in the Move your Butt campaign to raise funds […]
Otago’s Christchurch campus celebrates 50 years: Otago, Christchurch
Over the past five decades, more than 5000 medical students, along with numerous health professional and research students, have completed their training at the city’s renowned “health university”. It’s a history of which Dean and Head of Campus Professor Suzanne Pitama (Ngāti Kahungunu/Ngāti Whare) is suitably proud. “In this, our 50th year, we […]
Get the girls together
Hanmer Springs is renowned as an ideal place for a getaway or weekend with friends, lovers, or families. What’s often forgotten is what’s on offer at this Hurunui spa-spot for a girly getaway. Metropol has this list of suggestions for for a great girls weekend lineup. All you need to do is decide […]
Winter wonderland: Selwyn District Council
Selwyn stretches across the beautiful Canterbury Plains and is just west of Christchurch central. It’s bursting with activities, and is the gateway to every winter-lovers dream with six ski fields offering some uncrowded slopes and great terrain. Just over an hour’s drive from Ōtautahi, the ski fields are located along the Great Alpine […]
Destination North Canterbury
Many families are clamouring for a trip away to help them break winter’s monotony. With that, comes the mission to find a destination that ticks as many boxes as possible, for everyone. A destination right on our doorstep is North Canterbury, filled with a plethora of activities and fun for all ages and […]
Flirting with shirting
The button-down shirt is the epitome of office-chic. Reinvented and restyled over time, there’s no doubt in saying that it’s a forever-giving item in a workwear wardrobe. From linen to poplin, the button-down shirt is a comfortable, lightweight, and easy to wear garment that looks modest, sharp and feminine all at the same […]
