Cold as ice: Cryo System
Applying cold or ice is an accepted treatment for many injuries and ailments. The cold constricts blood vessels and decreases circulation to the area, helping alleviate pain, inflammation and reduce swelling. These principles are applied in a more advanced and time-efficient way by a process called cryotherapy, available in Christchurch at Cryo System. […]
Made for the elements: ECCO Shoes
A bold new statement sneaker is setting a fast pace across the country. Sneaker lovers can now make a giant step forward with this favourite form of footwear thanks to ECCO Outdoor and its new BIOM 2.0 range. From the urban to the suburban jungle, to nature, the BIOM 2.0 sets the scene […]
Creating with passion
Best known among the brides and bridesmaids of Christchurch, Stacey Banfield is paving the way for young women in business and showing what a whole lot of talent and passion looks like. Metropol chats to her about her journey so far. An incredibly talented make-up artist by trade, Stacey’s creativity is not limited […]
Whitebait time again: Purple Weka Cafe
An indelible part of being a Kiwi, for some the first whitebait patty of the year takes on the significance that the first Easter egg does for others. They’re not known as ‘white gold’ for nothing – swimming upstream from the sea in the Spring, these tiny slivers of deliciousness are our taonga, […]
Spiked pink coconut lemonade
Ingredients 2 cups ice 3/4 cup vodka 1/3 cup lime juice 1/3 cup cranberry juice 1/4 cup Malibu Soda water Lemon or lime to garnish Handful of mint leaves to garnish Handful of frozen berries to garnish Method Add the ice, vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice and Malibu to a pitcher and muddle […]
Flowers by you
Floral arrangements create a beautiful burst of colour in any room and add a little something special to a home. If you have ever wanted to try your hand at creating your own pretty arrangements, Metropol has a few top tips to get you started. Selection When selecting your flowers, try choose a […]
Creating homes that last: DJ Hewitt Builders
“This house is still like the day it was built,” say the very happy owners of a Merivale home, seven years on. This would be the timeframe when many homes would start to show wear and tear. However, they knew well that in the end, you get what you pay for, and more. […]
Back pain specialists: Muscle People
Whether back pain strikes after a sports game where you took one for the team, it has crept up on you with the passing years, or you simply reached for the can opener in your own kitchen and something went pop, you’ll know that back pain is debilitating – casting a cloud over […]
Spring into the garden: Kiwiflora Nurseries
With the welcomed arrival of spring, it is the time when people start thinking about their gardens and what to plant for the season ahead. Growing plants and trees at home takes the right knowledge, and a little help from the experts is never a bad idea. Kiwiflora Nurseries have an ever-changing range […]
Lighting the way: Love Light Soy Candles
Softly flickering candlelight and delicate fragrances bring ambience to any room. From romantic to light and airy, orchard fruits to the smell of the sea or mum’s favourite flowers, set the scene with Love Light Soy Candles, hand-poured, here in Christchurch. Sisters Lisa Mallinson and Tania Mitchell create a range of unique 100 […]
