Let’s par-tee!
Searching for a way to get fresh air, exercise and social interaction all in one (sometimes frustrating) fun activity? Join your local golf club. Offering some of the most breathtaking landscapes across 400 courses nationwide, it’s no wonder thousands of people choose to play golf each year. New Zealand has been known as […]
She loves golf
Research tells us that women often face barriers when it comes to getting into golf – things like time, cost, and confidence. She Loves Golf Canterbury is about breaking those barriers down. This spring and summer, Canterbury Golf is running a six-event series of short-format golf (6 or 9 holes) every Monday evening. […]
Jandal scandal
Flip-flop, jandal, thong – call them what you want – this is the shoe you’ll be seeing all season. An icon of the summer wardrobe in New Zealand, these classic sandals are proving they can be both basic and beautiful. Whether Havaianas or a pair much more embellished, what we’re seeing styled on […]
From roots to results
For truly healthy hair, opt for plants instead of parabens when you’re choosing products to put on your head. Commercial shampoos and conditioners promise smoothness, volume, or shine for ‘healthy-looking hair,’ yet many achieve that through synthetic shortcuts that, over time, can do your hair and scalp more harm than good. “People are […]
Cycling for child cancer: Nuk Korako
At age 71, former MP Nuk Korako is back on his bike to raise money for children with cancer. He’s no stranger to pedalling for a good cause. Former MP and Ngāi Tahu Canterbury Regional Councillor Nuk Korako (pictured) is well-known for his community-driven charity rides. He has already cycled 1417km this year […]
Matcha made in heaven
Have we all gone mad for matcha? Metropol writer Indiana Bell investigates Christchurch’s insatiable thirst for the popular green drink. In the midst of a milky beverage, miniature icebergs bob. Milk and matcha react together, submerged in a cloudy sea of white and green. Throughout the drink, strawberries bloom on a vibrant grassy […]
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