Outdoors on repeat: Johnson and Couzins
Is the rain, wind and cold ruining your outdoor flow and your family time? Don’t let winter drive you indoors. Imagine a world where you can enjoy your outdoor space with ease and in any weather, thanks to the perfect balance of protection. That dream is possible with Johnson and Couzins’ SkyLouvres. This […]
Editor’s note: Events & being ‘extra’
It’s August – that means Christmas is just around the corner. Yes, I have already asked around the Metropol office how early is too early to put the tree up. The answer? Not yet. I’ll persevere. The time in between now and December flies like a rocket as the social calendar comes back […]
6 ways to reduce sugar
(and tackle meno belly)
Are you struggling with perimenopause or menopause belly? You’re not alone. Fellow menopausal belly battler and Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen goes in search of the villains. Top of the list? Sugar. There you are, going about your business, getting on with living your life when suddenly, from seemingly out of nowhere, a […]
Bringing the fun: Chipmunks Playland Wigram
Wigram is home to one family hub celebrating seven years as a destination for fun, learning and play for children in Christchurch. Recognised as a place to make special memories with friends and whānau, duty manager Charmaine Abalos believes Chipmunks Wigram is so much more than just a play centre. “What makes Chipmunks […]
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