A thing for spring
A change in season is always an exciting time in the fashion world, and spring especially has a light and playful feel. New collections come to life with floral prints inspired by the beautiful blooms, and colours are often that little bit brighter and more vibrant than the months just been. This year, […]
The perfumer: Fragranzi
Be your most memorable self by crafting your very own signature perfume. As Coco Chanel said, perfume is the ultimate fashion accessory. At Fragranzi, their unique, hands-on Medici system allows you to craft various perfumes to suit individual preferences. The liquid fragrance is then dispensed into either a 15 or 50ml bottle. As […]
Time for him: Beauty Progress
He cheers the kids on at footy, encourages them at the swimming pool, claps politely at every school concert, is a barbecue maestro, and somehow makes even the bad days good. No matter what life throws at him, he keeps his worries to himself and concentrates on staying strong for his whānau. His […]
Witness the fitness
Not all fitness watches are created equal. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott looks at Suunto’s impressive flagship model, the 9 Peak. If I were a betting man, it’d be a fairly safe wager that as you are reading this you are either wearing, or at least own, a fitness watch of some sort. […]
See the big picture: Southern Eye Specialists
A unique exhibition celebrates an important perspective while enhancing the experience for patients at a leading ophthalmology practice in Christchurch. The arrival of works by photographic artist Conor Clarke at their Kilmore Street premises is another way Southern Eye Specialists (SES) is looking after patients and championing eye care. The exhibition, As far […]
Superfood: Immunity Fuel
Our health is on our minds, our media, and social feeds. We are all wondering what we can do to minimise the effect of circulating ills and chills. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have clocked the growth in scientific understanding of the importance of gut health. For premium gut health, […]









