Endovascular, vascular and transplant surgery
Peter Laws was instrumental in the functional design and build of Specialists at 256 Papanui, a new purpose-built medical facility in Merivale. “Working in a new facility with purpose-built clinic rooms, ultrasound and procedure rooms really makes the whole process simple, efficient and easy.” Varicose veins can be assessed, scanned […]
A dream retirement: Merivale Retirement Village
Nestled in the heart of the genteel locale of Merivale is one of our city’s most forward-thinking retirement complexes that ticks all the boxes when it comes to providing superior quality care for retirees looking to kick back and enjoy the good life in luxurious comfort and style. Merivale Retirement […]
Gut Feelings: The Gut Foundation
In the inner sanctum of our colon exists a wonderfully complicated eco system, which is is a large community of living organisms, known as our microbiome. The Gut Foundation’s General Manager Margaret Fitzgerald tells us about the relationship between the gut biome, the vagus nerve and the brain, and why we should […]
A sweet, sweet summer: Sweet Societe
A sensational spread for any summer soirée or tea party wouldn’t be complete without the decadent goodies from Sweet Société. Craving a sweet treat? You’ve come to the right place! Sweet Société is a boutique French-inspired bakery in The Colombo that’s a wonderland of heavenly flavours. A rainbow of delectable […]
Staying well
It’s been said that we’re ‘living shorter and dying longer’, but Christchurch pharmacist Mark Webster is pioneering an integrative healthcare model that is seeing more and more people living well and staying well. It was long rides on the tube in the UK that sparked Mark’s lifelong passion for a […]
Kind Beauty
Despite the saying, we don’t always have to be cruel to be kind. The idea that ‘beauty is pain’ shouldn’t have to refer to the testing processes on animals. While not every makeup and skincare company uses this form of testing, it is more common than you think. Therefore, using […]









