Earth Organic Hairdressing

Loving our hair: Earth Organics Hairdressing

Traci Aylmer of Earth Organic Hairdressing wants us to love our hair better by treating it better and the best way we can do that is by not using harsh petrochemicals on our crowning glory.     Formerly from Brighton, England, Traci has worked in the hair and beauty scene for more […]

Beauty Progress

Mind & body wellbeing: Beauty Progress

If the mind is willing to frolic into spring like a Canterbury lamb but the body is tiptoeing along like a tuatara, then a visit to Beauty Progress for a Thai Massage will see body reunited with mind in as little as 15 minutes.       Authentic Thai Massage treats the […]

Unichem Cashel Pharmacy

Holistic Health: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy

The team at Unichem Cashel Pharmacy is passionate about bringing an holistic approach to your health. “We treat the whole person, rather than offering a ‘bandaid’ approach,” says Annabel Parrant, owner, pharmacist and qualified practitioner in nutritional and environmental medicine.     Unique to Unichem Cashel Pharmacy is its DNA profiling clinic. […]

Cup and Show Week fashion

Racing-season stunners: Cup and Show Week fashion

Although its inception was centred around equine rivalry, for as far back as human memory can reach, horse racing has been connected almost inextricably with fashion.     And, while fierce competition is a key feature on the track when it comes to our very own Cup and Show Week in Christchurch, […]

Tracey Day

At the fashionable fore front: Q&A with Tracey Day

She’s at the forefront of what’s hot and what’s not. So Metropol caught up with Tracey Day, one half of TAD (Tracey & Daniel) about what’s new and all things fashion.     Your clothes at TAD (Merivale and Pegasus) look both classy and comfortable. Are those two features important? Definitely. If […]

Petersens Jewellers

Curators of quality: Petersens Jewellers

There are certain things in life where quality wins over quantity every time – jewellery is one of them. Petersens Jewellers in the Bush Inn Centre takes pride in offering treasures and memories to last a lifetime.     Synonymous with high quality brands, selected and sourced by owner/operator Brent Morrison from […]