How to help cancer patients
Cancer survivor and Metropol writer Cosette Calder gives practical tips on how to help people facing a cancer diagnosis. When someone you know is diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard to know what to say or do. It’s a difficult and often overwhelming moment. For many, knowing how to respond or how […]
Celebrate Cup Week: Riccarton Park
Christchurch, our favourite time of the year is almost here. Turn your emails off and your energy on for the best week on the Canterbury calendar. Riccarton Park Dress up, dance and delight at Riccarton Park’s magnificent three day offering. A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment – only […]
Natural. Fresh. New: The Crossing’s Tholsie & Co
This year, trade fascinators for natural florals. Made from real plants and flowers, The Crossing’s Tholsie & Co ushers in a new era in raceday style – where floristry becomes fashion. Each delicate orchid earring, divine piece of headwear or elegant boutonnière is handcrafted with beautiful elements of nature. “Our wearable florals are […]
Dogged determination: Dora’s Delights
A fussy poodle was the trigger for starting an all-natural, hand-crafted dog treat business specialising in big dogs and tough chewers. It all began with a fussy poodle named Dora and a batch of homemade dried liver treats. Dora’s owner, Tracy Loomes, a dog groomer of 20 years, was simply trying to please […]
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