Birds of our backyard
Birds act as backyard barometers, indicating the health of the environment surrounding us. How does Canterbury shape up? Thousands of garden birds were counted in last year’s longest running citizen science project, the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey. After months of number-crunching, Manaaki Whenua has released the findings. Across the region, a record […]
A batch a day: Good Bitches Baking
Baking is a mechanism in spreading kindness – and one Canterbury charity celebrating their 10th birthday has delivered more than 20,000 batches of made-with-love treats to communities in need. “The purpose of Good Bitches Baking is to bring a slice of sweetness into someone’s day who is having a difficulty,” Sally Clarke says. […]
Sanctuary at home
Create your own calm at home with spaces that speak to serenity. Understated neutrals complement more striking colours of nature – both can join your décor as objects you actually reach for – like a teapot or hot water bottle cover. Curated by Nina Tucker.
Surprising menopause symptoms
It’s not just weight gain and hot flushes, menopause has a host of unusual symptoms, as Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen knows only too well. Hot flushes, weight gain and mood swings may steal the spotlight (got the t-shirt, ate the cookies…), yet menopause comes with a surprising array of lesser-known symptoms that […]
Beautiful bathrooms by design: Dream Bathrooms
Impeccable custom bathrooms paired with the latest products and expert craftsmanship all under one roof? No, you are not dreaming. Filling a gap in the bathroom design and installation market, Adrian Kay was inspired to start Dream Bathroom Solutions; an end-to-end bathroom service offering design, product supply and installation. Adrian and his experienced […]
Nocturnal mouth taping – fad or fact?
More people are taping their mouths at night. Is it a viral fad or an evidence-based treatment for snoring and ill health? It might sound unusual at first, yet mouth taping is becoming one of the most talked about wellness trends of 2025 among those looking to improve sleep, cure snoring and sleep […]
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