Mid-winter winners: Total Food Equipment
Mid-winter Christmas parties and intimate family gatherings take over the July and August calendars – and everyone is enlisting the help of this Moorhouse Ave store to set their tables. Sandra McLay has been curating the collections Cantabrians shop to style their homes and kitchens for more than 15 years. At Total Food […]
Shades of the season
Deep berry and ‘jam’ tones are a favourite for the winter season and beyond. Bonus points for a gloss or shine finish. Pistachio and matcha are taking over more than the food industry – the muted green colour is making its way into makeup. Enlist an eyeliner for a pop of the […]
Mulled pear cider
A perfect warming cocktail for winter, mulled pear cider is ideal for guests. You can make it ‘hard’ by adding rum or keep it alcohol-free; either way, it’s a lovely tipple. Ingredients 7 pears 2 lemons 3 Tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional) 10 cups water 5 cinnamon sticks 3 star anise pods […]
Winter heat: Isaac Theatre Royal
Who says winter is for hibernation? The cooler months are sizzling with entertainment at Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal. This line-up of live music and performances will warm your soul, lift your spirits, and have you dancing in your seat – or at least humming all the way home. “July and August are absolutely […]
Moda moments: Lenton
When style aficionado Amy Hislop swapped big city Sydney for tiny town Kaikōura in 2019 and pursued a homewares boutique, her lifelong dream of opening a fashion store was banked. Come 2025, Amy took a chance – on herself, and the growing local fashion community. Why? “Because folk from a tiny town love […]
Streamlining immigration health: Christchurch Immigration Health
From quick medicals to family-friendly care, this Christchurch clinic is taking the stress out of immigration health checks – all done with heart and efficiency. Navigating immigration requirements can be a stressful part of moving to a new country – especially when it comes to meeting health screening obligations. For those applying to […]
Incontinence in conversation: iWellness
A condition many suffer in silence, incontinence brings social, emotional and physical impacts that people struggle with behind closed doors. Reducing the stigma surrounding incontinence means speaking up. Incontinence doesn’t discriminate – it can affect men, women, young and old alike. While it’s common, it shouldn’t be ignored. “At iWellness, treatments are designed […]
An evening with the Cowboy Junkies: Isaac Theatre Royal
Canadian alt-country pioneers Cowboy Junkies return to Christchurch this November to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen caught up with songwriter Michael Timmins. In 1988, when Canadian alt-country legends Cowboy Junkies released their slow, haunting version of Velvet Underground’s Sweet Jane, little did they know they’d still be playing it […]
Reformer Pilates at home: Freedom Pilates
Rediscover strength, balance and wellness with the power of at-home reformer Pilates. In a world where wellness and exercise are more valued than ever, reformer Pilates has emerged as a powerful practice for building core strength, improving posture, and boosting health. Now you can achieve these amazing results all from the convenience of […]
Creativity cures
One of New Zealand’s most celebrated artists offers a master class in atmospheric realism. “If I’m not being creative, I feel like I’m missing something,” says Katie Trinkle Legge, an internationally-acclaimed artist who paints from her sunlight-bathed studio on Waiheke Island. It’s here she finds a cornucopia of colourful inspiration. Citrus trees surround […]
