Totally pawsome: Kuri City
Only the best for you and your dog is the mantra at the city’s only daycare for small dogs. When you walk through the doors of Kuri City, you’re not just dropping off your dog, you’re stepping into a community designed entirely for dogs and the people who love them. With 184 reviews […]
5 ways to well-being
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 in New Zealand will be held from 6 to 12 October and the theme is ‘Top Up Together’. A ccording to the latest well-being figures from Stats NZ, more women in New Zealand report experiencing poor mental wellbeing, at 31 per cent, compared with 22 per cent of […]
Energise little explorers: Christchurch Attractions
Little explorers are right at home in Christchurch. Secure an annual pass from Christchurch Attractions and never worry about where to take your children when school holidays come around. For just $240 per family of two adults and up to three children, enjoy unlimited entry to the iconic Gondola and Tram experiences. Between […]
Great homes for great hounds
As the racing ban takes effect, 2500 greyhounds will soon need a place to call home. After years of controversy and mounting animal welfare concerns, greyhound racing in Aotearoa is officially coming to an end. The Government has announced that by 31 July 2026, all racing will cease, and with that decision, around […]
Clever clogs: The evolution of the Croc
Metropol editor Nina Tucker investigates… are Crocs cool again? I didn’t want to believe it either. That was, until deputy editor Tamara Pitelen and I were in Merivale research-gathering – otherwise known as window shopping – and there they were. A pair of sparkling, embellished, platform Crocs sitting on the shelf of a […]
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