A real pearler
Upcycling real crushed pearls into its flagship skincare range is just one of the innovative advances made by Christchurch-based company Jeuneora. In 2016, Jeuneora launched its skincare business with only 100 units of collagen. Fast-forward to 2021 and it is now supporting the beauty and wellbeing of tens of thousands of glowing customers […]
Lasting first impressions: Metros Marketing
If there is one thing that will always remain true about business, it is that people are at the core. There is a reason why we shake hands when meeting someone new. It breaks down the barriers and allows each party to engage in real conversations, sitting face to face; something that cannot […]
A fulfilling lifestyle change: Arvida St Albans
Keeping active and in touch with your community is one key to happiness as we age. Metropol caught up with Laura Evans from Arvida St Albans to explore their approach to aged care. How does Arvida help residents maintain a sense of community? Each day people can choose to get together for activities, […]
Yoga Day in Christchurch
For the first time yoga en masse is planned for Saturday November 27 in Christchurch, timed to coincide with a similar event in Auckland. Timed on the eve of summer, it is an opportunity to feel the grass under your toes, the sun on your back and experience the collective energy of doing […]
Seductive ceramics
Lyttelton’s Grace Uivel always felt a “deep pull” towards the ceramics craft. She talks with Julia Strelou about her journey and her art. “I’ll never forget the feeling of trying the [pottery] wheel for the first time; it was like finding the love of my life,” says Grace. “I just had to figure […]
Post-lockdown Pampering at Champs-Elysées
Everyone needs something to look forward to; it’s what gets us through the tough times, knowing something wonderful awaits just around the corner. Lockdowns may be with us for a while, but in true Kiwi style, we find a way to turn it to our advantage and even give it a name – […]
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