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As temperatures drop, Christchurch women are adjusting skincare routines to tackle dry and dehydrated winter skin, writes Lucy Brewer. Canterbury’s crisp winter mornings can leave the skin feeling dry, but with ‘skinmalism’ making a comeback, it’s time to concentrate on the skin barrier this frosty season. According to appearance medicine nurse Katie McIndoe […]

China town: Mayor Phil Mauger

New sister city Shenzhen shares priorities of sustainable development and economic growth. This past month, I had the privilege of leading a delegation to China, focused on strengthening relationships, exploring innovation, and identifying opportunities to deliver real benefits for Christchurch. Our visit began in Qingdao, where we discussed shared priorities around sustainable development, […]

Plastering professionals: Proudfoot Plastering

With the shortest day behind us and spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start ticking off all those maintenance tasks around your home and property. If you have any plastering jobs on your list, the team at Proudfoot Plastering are specialists in a range of exterior cladding, facade […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging: MRIs explained – Reform Radiology

What is an MRI? How is it different to other imaging technologies? Here are the answers to the questions radiologists get most. MRI technology has advanced significantly in recent years, delivering faster scan times, exceptional image quality, and greater efficiency, says Reform Radiology’s Chief Medical Officer  Dr Joel Dunn. “This is an exciting […]

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