National architecture winners
The 2024 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards recognised two Canterbury projects amongst the winners, identifying the best of the best architectural design in New Zealand. A Fendalton residence by Sam Connell of Figure & Ground, featured in the 12 December issue of Metropol, won the award for the best New Home over 300m2, […]
The gift of growing
Last-minute presents, or the ‘thank you’ gift you need for the hosts of your holiday escape, find the solution in the form of a plant. Gifting a plant is more than it seems, symbolising growth and life. A timeless tangible offering that dates back centuries, it is still a welcome gift in the […]
Kiss me
Lip gloss is the handiest weapon in your beauty arsenal, for dewy, no-makeup days. Like the noughties, lip gloss is again all the rage – but the product formulas look vastly different. It could be argued that Hailey Baldwin Bieber’s Rhode Peptide Lip Treatments are to thank for the revolution. Becoming such a […]
Indulging intuitively
Mindful and intuitive eating is an increasingly popular way of life in New Zealand. Taking time to enjoy your meals and listening to your body’s hunger cues is as essential as it is topical. At a time when binge and undereating statistics in New Zealand are growing, having a healthy relationship with food […]
Enjoyable pet travel
In holiday season here, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventures and beach days for Kiwi families, and their furry friends. Taking the dog, or sometimes the cat, on holiday is part of the Kiwi psyche, bringing with it certain necessities to make trips enjoyable for humans and animals. Specific items are essential for […]
Te Pae General Manager Ross Steele: A regenerated city
In just under three years since opening, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has become a shining example of the successful regeneration of our city. Hosting a diverse range of national and international conventions, exhibitions, banquets, meetings, and live entertainment, Te Pae is helping to firmly establish Christchurch as a unique destination for global […]
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