Running with Jo Ryder
“Children are our future,” sang Whitney Houston. “Teach them well, and let them lead the way…” Among those helping teach Christchurch’s young people so they can look forward to a better future is Police Youth Services officer Jo Ryder, as Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch explains. Mother, mentor, and enthusiastic runner all describe Jo […]
A Hamptons coastal Christmas: OneWorld
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Christchurch’s own home of Hamptons homewares. OneWorld’s latest offering captures the opulence of Christmas charm with an enthralling range of décor and giftware. “This beautiful collection has been curated with timeless elegance in mind, and each of these gorgeous pieces is now in […]
Hemp for good health: Sativa Botanicals
Sisters Kelly Edwards and Paula Fore (pictured) established their business in 2020 with a clear goal: to develop and provide premium hemp products, and to match that with outstanding service. With values of compassion at the foundation, the pair knew they could join the industry with their high standards and fresh approach, and […]
Relish this: Gordon’s Pickles
Leveraging two decades of experience supplying gherkins and pickled onions into many of New Zealand’s largest and most recognisable food service customers, Gordon’s Pickles has an impressive range of ‘ready to serve’ quality products, available direct from its factory door. Amongst a selection of sliced and whole gherkins, chilli and honey-flavoured, and traditional […]
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