Lest we forget: Mayor Phil Mauger
Christchurch has been through a time of remembrance and gratitude but also celebration, and joy. On 25 April, we paused to honour those who gave everything so we might live freely. Anzac Day is a reminder that freedom is never free, and that we carry an obligation to those who served. Our Draft […]
Tackling lipoedema: Handson
About 11 per cent of Kiwi women are living with lipoedema, a chronic condition that is still widely misunderstood, and in many cases, undiagnosed. Lipoedema, also known as Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT) disorder, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the fatty tissue beneath the skin. It is characterised by a disproportionate buildup […]
Gateway to the world: Christchurch Airport CEO Justin Watson
Summer visitors contributed $861 million to the South Island economy. This summer has been one to remember for us at Christchurch Airport. The energy and the number of people coming through our doors have been something special, and it’s great to see what that means for our city and the South Island. We […]
Beautiful bonsai
Beyond the art, there’s a science to keeping bonsai alive – and beautiful. New Zealand bonsai artist Aaron Curtis sits down with Metropol about the craft behind each branch, and his New Brighton store and café, Shiro Bonsai. Aaron, tell us, how did your career in bonsai begin? I originally started from being […]
Trust your gut
It’s time to take the old adage seriously, and care for the organ that takes such care of our intuition. With all the noise in the gut wellness market lately, here’s five simple, natural at-home hacks to heal your gut and beat the bloat. 1. Eat more fibre The easiest way to better […]
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