Coffee date with a side of décor: Station Coffee
What started with a retro coffee trailer, became a destination sip and shop location in Methven. The family-run business brings delicious coffee and gorgeous décor together under one roof, with a special play area for children. Station Coffee, having just celebrated its second birthday, and Farmhouse Design & Décor bring two of the […]
You customise, we deliver: Ruru Furniture
An indicator of both a well-chosen life and self-care is owning furniture you love, tailored to both your taste and your dimensions. By dimensions we don’t just mean the size of the room you are dressing, but your actual size. That seems impossible right? A cursory Google indicates the era of hand-made furniture […]
Dealing with myopia: Anstice Optometrists
Managing myopia in children is important from an early age. In 1983, the typical onset of myopia (short sightedness) was at around 11 years old, however, by 2000 that had dropped to age eight. Lifestyle and family history are the primary cause, with one or more myopic parent influencing the conditon in their […]
Metropol Inspire: Experience as a platform for change
Change occurs thanks to those determined and inspired, and Christchurch teenager Annabell Young, stands as an example of this. Despite living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Annabell took action, overcoming ongoing challenges, to become the Community Award winner at the 2024 Canterbury GirlBoss Awards. The annual awards recognise the achievements of young women who defy […]
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