Reaching resolution: Saunders & Co
Relationship separations are challenging for many different reasons. They are especially difficult emotionally, as anyone who has been through one could tell you. Amidst heightened emotions and stress, there is a lot that needs to be worked through, especially regarding the division of relationship property. Before formalising the division of assets and the […]
Wild disorder
An ant’s eye, orange peel, a hibiscus flower, rhubarb, bacteria and a space blob are brought together with stunning effect in Alicia Frankovich’s new exhibition Atlas of Anti-Taxonomies. Now on at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, the exhibition features more than 100 images that the New Zealand-born artist has gathered, sourced […]
Safe and sound: Commonwealth Vault
Security and safety are core values in many people’s lives. Having peace of mind that your most valuable items are as safe as possible is priceless. What many people don’t understand is that home safes are simply not enough. For items to be properly secure, they need to be out of the home […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Remembering the past At this time of year our thoughts inevitably turn to 22 February 2011 and the people and places that we lost on that day. On past anniversaries we have gathered with the families of those killed or injured in the earthquake to collectively express our grief, our sorrow and our […]
The Influencers: Boyd Warren
Resilience and unity Recent government announcements provide a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel for many businesses, especially those grappling with a shortage of skilled labour. The tight labour market is evident in the record numbers of jobs advertised online and in the many case studies from local business of […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Support local The news that New Zealand’s border will gradually reopen at the end of this month is welcome news to many of us. It marks a long-awaited opportunity to reunite with separated family, catch up with friends and reconnect with the rest of the world. Attracting skilled workers to our shores, resuming […]
The Influencers: Kelvin Davidson
Staying on an even keel It’s going to be another fascinating year for the property market. The recent move to red is a clear signal that Covid’s disruption is not yet done, which may cause some turbulent times for the New Zealand economy and property market in the months ahead. The total value […]
From the editor: 3 February 2022
Share the love St Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, and for some it is a special time to show how much they care. Caring should not just be something reserved for special days, as recent events have taught us. And caring is not just about buying expensive gifts, although that […]
Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling
Christchurch sensory perceptionist Dr Jo Burzynska talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about experiencing and enjoying the world around us. The smell and that first sip of coffee in the morning, birdsong filtering through the traffic, the velvety petals of a rose; all invoke the use of our five main senses for brief […]
A caring community: Elmswood Retirement Village
Retirement facilities are presented with many challenges during Covid-19 lockdowns. New care protocols have to be put in place to get residents through in the best physical and mental health. Metropol asked how Elmswood Retirement Village navigated the August 2021 lockdown. The Activities team was singled out as the superstars, organising morale-boosting outdoor, […]
