Finding balance
Author, speaker, and wellbeing retreat leader are just a few of the hats wellness coach Rachel Grunwell wears. Metropol’s Georgia Summerton chats to her about her experience coaching others towards a happier and healthier life. After decades working as a journalist, Rachel was offered a wellbeing column while on maternity leave. It was […]
Live with vitality: Michael Devine Insurance
Are you interested in improving your health and wellbeing? If living a healthier life is important to you, AIA has an awesome wellbeing program, called AIA Vitality, explains Michael of Michael Devine Insurance. “AIA Vitality gives you the motivation you need to make healthy living choices every day, while being rewarded for those […]
Always better together: Total Fitness
The biggest barriers to maintaining a good exercise programme are motivation, time, energy and, most crucially, support. Any physical activity is always better when there’s a support team to give encouragement, guidance and practical help. Getting fit is suddenly no longer a chore but something to look forward to. Total Fitness helps clients […]
The breath of life: The Lung Mechanic
It is no surprise that breathing is central to the core of our existence. What may be surprising to some is that breathing well is fundamental to us operating efficiently. Catherine George has spent her entire professional career as a physiotherapist helping people to optimise their breathing to ensure improved health and wellbeing. […]
Fish and kale laksa soup
Courtesy of Nicola Galloway “Soup for dinner is not unusual in our house. I think it is the one-pot-meal aspect I love so much, plus the layering of flavours and textures. Although this laksa can be eaten all year round, it is particularly good as the weather cools down. The aim with this […]
Fish a healthy dish
Numerous scientific studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids have healthy benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia, and arthritis. The three main types of omega-3 fatty acids are called ALA, DHA, and EPA. Plant sources, such as nuts and seeds, are rich in ALA, while fish, seaweed, and […]
Sliced and diced
Veggie prep can get a bit stock standard during a busy work week and inspiration can run a little dry by Thursday night. We have curated a collection of nifty kitchen gadgets that will make veggies more fun for children, or help create a healthy alternative to your usual carb picks, while also […]
Love of lemons: Ali’s Lemons
A love of fine food, family gatherings, all things Italian, and fresh, high-quality ingredients combine in perfect harmony for this Canterbury entrepreneur. Food enthusiast, business owner and chief whip, designer and bottle washer, Ali McGregor is the founder of Ali’s Lemons. A childhood immersed in the traditions of farming, gathering with friends and […]
Let the drinks beGIN: Juniper Distillery
Sean Juniper was not a spirit drinker until he decided to make his own gin. “Having the surname Juniper, was a major factor in deciding to make gin. My wife rightly pointed out that we didn’t enjoy gin, so I decided to make one that we did. Having brewed beer for years, I […]
Metal magic
We’re lucky that furniture these days comes in all manner of materials including metal. A design trend popular since 2020 – and at various times in decades past – metal furniture has come a long way since its initial entry into the furniture stakes in the 1950s. Today metal furniture styles range from […]
