The Art of living
He proved us wrong about reality TV. Now married to the woman he met on the show, Matilda, the couple is about to celebrate their son’s first birthday. Cantabrian and former The Bachelor New Zealand, Art Green, speaks with Metropol about love and life in the limelight, and moving his business home. […]
From the Editor: 20 August 2020
“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” – Alain de Botton I was going to start this, my first column as editor of Metropol, writing about beginnings. After a bit of googling I had found a lovely quote from spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle about the magic of […]
Giving back to a good bunch: Daffodil Day
When she was diagnosed with renal cancer, Christchurch woman Angie Milner’s immediate thoughts were making sure she supported her family. The Cancer Society made sure she was supported, too. Not many people expect a cancer diagnosis. And especially not Angie, who had no risk factors when told she had a […]
A charitable endeavour: Hohepa Canterbury
Hohepa Canterbury is building a new future for those in its care, with a capital fundraising campaign aiming to raise $2.2m for two new purpose-built homes on their main Barrington Street campus. A residential community and learning centre providing education and social therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities, the only […]
Gritty Pretty
When it may be months until we can fully trust an early morning clear blue sky or the slippery frosts they bring, a chunky Chelsea boot is a chic way to take no chances in these changeable climes. Thick, flat and platformed, a rubber-soled stomper adds grit to the most […]
Laser focus on summer feet: Foot Print Podiatry
Cutting edge laser beam technology is cutting feet issues for Cantabrians – just in time for open-toe shoe season. Footprints Podiatry’s Lunula Laser uses a double cold beam to ensure no pain – or even sensation – for patients, and Senior Podiatrist Howard Nicholas tells us more about the leading fungal nail […]
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