Lamborghini lover: Christchurch European
This exclusive Lamborghini has just landed in Christchurch. With Lamborghini buyers often wanting exclusivity, this special edition Aventador V12 Pirelli Edition is the answer,” says Niki Mills, who introduces this one-of-a-kind car to the Christchurch European collection. “It teams up the iconic vehicle manufacturer with high-performance tyre brand Pirelli, which has supplied the […]
Bringing the BBQ to you: Smoke Inc
Smoking hot functions and off-site catering are no problem when you have a mobile smoker on site to feed the troops. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, corporate event or family celebration, Smoke is making it easier than ever to enjoy authentic low-and-slow barbecue wherever the party is. What started as a small barbecue […]
Truffle snuffle. The Waipara labradors hunting for a prized global delicacy
When winter moves in, the truffle dogs of North Canterbury get to work. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen talks to truffle dog handler Jax Lee-May about the benefits of using dogs over pigs for truffle hunting (hint: finger count) and what she learnt from police drug dogs. On a frosty winter morning in […]
Tiny hands, big talk
Before babies can talk, they have plenty to say. A smile, a point, a wave – these early gestures are the building blocks of communication. Baby signing helps families build on those natural skills through music, movement and simple signs. Baby signing isn’t about replacing speech or teaching formal sign language. Instead, it […]
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