Bite into gold: Commonwealth Safe Deposits

Whether an Olympian or an investor, you never forget your first gold. Bullion has always been considered a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainties, and tends to thrive in lower interest rate environments. In a world of intangibles, you can hold gold, you can stack gold, and like an Olympian, you can bite […]

Not just a place, it is our people: Te Pae general manager Ross Steele

From the early planning stages of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, we knew our city was going to have one of the finest convention centres in Australasia. In my biased opinion, it is the best. We recognise that all convention centres, no matter where they are in the world, are built to host […]

Healthy hair transitions: Haar Design

We spend the colder months pining for the warmer ones, and our hair does too after suffering breakage and dryness. As the weather heats up, chances are we will be soaking up every warmer moment we can, through sport and leisure, and looking after our hair correctly becomes paramount. Haircare is just as […]

The power of an accent piece

Accent pieces add personality to your home. Through colour, texture, proportions, and shape, they are the perfect accessory, says Metropol’s Zoe Fenton. With a wall Feature walls create visual impact. They take a room with a plain interior and add personality through bold colours or textures. Enliven a room by incorporating a feature […]

Ovaries: Talk About Them. Camilla and Marc’s mission

No one would be here without them, yet there is still no early detection ovarian cancer test. Australian fashion design duo Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman are seeking to change that. In its fourth consecutive year, their global campaign, Ovaries. Talk About Them, aims to get an early detection blood test to clinical […]

Take the tram: Christchurch Attractions

Grab an all-day pass and explore Christchurch’s central city on board the Christchurch Tram’s restored vintage tramcars. With 18 stops to hop on and off at, and live commentary from your driver, it’s the ideal way to see the evolving city centre – plus children travel free with a paying adult. There are […]