Calling on cucumbers
Refreshing, buildable, rich, and easy, a Greek salad is simply made for balmy summer nights. With cucumbers aplenty in Christchurch pantries currently, put them to good use with this tasty feature dish. Canterbury is home to many olive farms too, so buy local ingredients where you can. Crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta, briny olives, sweet cherry […]
Makeup without a mirror: Lucky Pinn
Waking up, stepping out of the pool, or finishing a session at the gym. All followed by a rigorous makeup routine to feel yourself again. Imagine if these daily activities required no more effort than one appointment at Lucky Pinn, to live every day with framed eyebrows, plump, pigmented lips, and smudge-proof eyeliner. Semi-permanent makeup […]
The joy of Christmas
People celebrate Christmas in different ways, yet for most it is a “favourite” time. Here’s how some of Metropol’s 2023 interviewees will be spending the festive season: Jason Gunn: “The week leading up to Christmas is my favourite time of the year. Our kids come home. And when our family is together… all seems right […]
An artistic garden: Grow Landscapes
Improve the ambience of your garden this summer with fountains and garden art from Grow Landscapes & Lifestyle. Picture the gentle murmur of trickling water, sculpting a tranquil ambience for warm evenings – this is where a water feature takes centre stage. To enhance your garden’s atmosphere, contemplate incorporating corten steel garden art. With its […]
Soothe a sunburn
Being sun smart should always be top of mind this summer. For the dreaded day when you forget your sunscreen or are lulled into a false sense of security by overcast weather, here are some tips on how to soothe the pain and speed up the healing process: Apply an aloe vera gel, keeping this […]
A lasting legacy: Riccarton House & Bush Trust
Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush is a 600-year-old forest remnant, set in the heart of Christchurch. Due to its small size and urban setting, Pūtaringamotu is vulnerable to external pressures and activity. To increase its resilience, the Riccarton Bush Trust operates under a management plan to protect and enhance its indigenous flora and fauna, including mahinga kai […]
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