Can Clinical Pilates help you? Freedom Health Physio & Pilates

Have you noticed the recent boom in Pilates Studios opening in Christchurch? Have you been interested in giving it a go but not sure if it is right for you? Metropol talks to Cath Julius, Clinical Director of Freedom Health Physio & Pilates, about Clinical Pilates and how it can help you. What […]

Inspired by natural beauty: Seddon Terrace

Exciting new store now open at The Colombo. Welcome to Seddon Terrace jewellery, proudly New Zealand made. Seddon Terrace takes its name from a place tucked away on the famed gold-mining mecca of the South Island’s West Coast. Our stunning collections feature quality precious metals with unique and worldly craftsmanship to create traditional […]

Sounding it out: Veins NZ

Aneurysms happen all too often when dilated blood vessels rupture. They can prove fatal, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Consultant specialist vascular surgeon Peter Laws and the team at Christchurch Vascular Group (CVG) offer a dedicated vascular ultrasound service, that may save your life. What is an aneurysm? In Peter’s […]

The final flourishes

From traditional and elaborate dinner tables to casual and rustic lunch settings, here are a few tips on creating your perfect festive table. Choose your theme Decide on a few core colours, and use those to keep the table looking cohesive. This could be traditional red and green, all things gold, or something […]

Gingerbread goodness

Gingerbread houses are the epitome of Christmas nostalgia for many and are a festive way for families to spend time together and creating these holidays. For me, it is a family tradition to build a gingerbread house with my mum and sister and even though we are all apart this year, it is […]

Creamy lemon bars with browned butter raspberries

Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest Ingredients  1 sleeve Ritz crackers, finely crushed into crumbs (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups crushed crackers) 6 Tbsp salted butter, melted 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 large egg + 2 large egg yolks 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp lemon zest 1 cup freshly squeeze lemon […]