Pain being a pain: Freedom Health Pilates

Have you ever suffered an injury or pain that felt like it was never going to get better? Do you remember feeling how hard life became? It wasn’t just the pain. it was the energy it took to move, the loss of self-esteem and the sense of sadness that you could no […]

Fragrance that defines you: Fragranzi

What is life without the heady traces of some indefinable perfume lingering in the air? Those aromatic scents that, for many of us, can conjure memories of people and places from our past.   Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio retails not only a unique range of fine fragrances for men and women, but […]

Swimming in success: Apollo Projects

Christchurch’s Apollo Projects have once again proven their expertise when it comes to the design and build of leisure facilities. The team have partnered with the Christchurch City Council to deliver the fantastic Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool.   The stunning $22million sports and aquatic facility is located adjacent to Linwood Park. […]

Celebrating stirling service: Kendal Vehicle Services

Kendal Vehicle Services; Burnside’s Auto Super Shoppe has been servicing northwest Christchurch now for over 25 years having just celebrated its big 25th plus one birthday in April (delayed due to Covid-19).     Business Manager Carol Bradley has been at the helm since 1995, and her tight-knit team lives and breathes […]

Winter hues

Snuggling into soft pillows helps make the time pass more easily during those cold, wet, winter days (and nights).   Colour too can add warmth to a room, and blue is a classic hue for doing this. From deep midnight blues to baby hues, it’s always a popular colour choice. As a […]

Step up for sustainability

Kathryn Wilson is putting her best foot forward, adorned with a new eco-friendly offering aimed to create a kinder footprint thanks to her eponymous footwear brand. Arriving in store this month, her KIND collection has had a lot of thought put into it, so you can purchase carefree.     Congratulations on […]

Winter Wishlist

It’s hard to fathom that we’ve nearly reached the mid-way point of the year. With the changeover to June also comes cooler months, time to rug up, zip up and layer up. Here are Metropol’s fashion favourites for winter 2021.                      

Select with care: Face Value Clinic

Choosing the right cosmetic practitioner and clinic can be confusing. Here are some pointers from the team at The Face Value   Experience counts, especially when it comes to dermal fillers and other injectable treatments so make sure you are in safe hands. An extensive knowledge of facial anatomy is essential to […]

Sustain-a-beauty

  Reef-friendly SPF is an essential (or should be!) part of your skincare routine, but some ingredients can contribute to coral reef bleaching, and cause harm to other sea life like algae, mussels, fish and dolphins. In fact, ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxate are actually banned in Hawaii! Look for reef safe sunscreen […]

A stylish cause

Fashionistas are invited to a winter styling event on June 17 to raise funds for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other Zonta charities. Hosted by the Zonta Club of Christchurch North and co-ordinated by Stephanie Rumble, the evening will showcase Ballantynes’ winter collections and styling ideas.     The “Winter Styling Event”, to […]