Life’s a stage for Michael Hurst & Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Navigating love, loss, and the lasting power of music, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst explore the realities of dementia in their latest production. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch catches up with them ahead of the play’s Christchurch season. Avisit to Christchurch usually brings back a raft of fond memories for celebrated Kiwi actors and […]
Sublime sorbets & more
In the culinary world, palate cleansers reset our taste buds and help us transition from one flavourful course to the next. Frenchman and “King of Chefs”, Auguste Escoffier reported that a palate cleanser could elevate any type of multi-course meal, rinsing and resetting mouth flavours so diners could savour each course to its […]
Passionfruit syrup soda
This tangy, tropical passionfruit soda is an ideal thirst quencher and is savoured by the sweet tooth. As passionfruit falls off the vine and fills supermarket shelves, use it to create an easy syrup. Wonderfully versatile, it may be drizzled on cakes, desserts, and ice cream, or combined with sparkling water. For a […]
Canine couture
Fashion trends are ever-changing for people, and pets. From patterned jumpers to stylish bandanas, bright colours and cute patterned pieces, dress your dog off the rack and don’t look back. Bold bandana Express your pet’s personality – or your own – with fabric, such as the styles from local brand Cool Bandana (pictured). […]
Saying yes to a lot more: MP Vanessa Weenink
The Prime Minister started the Parliamentary year with a speech setting out the Government’s aims. We’re continuing to focus on driving economic growth – our most important goal. Too many businesses want to hire more Kiwis, invest in their future, yet find themselves stopped by a system that makes it too easy to […]
Let’s talk relationships: Arthouse Architects’ Jorgen Andersen
I often get asked about the design process for residential projects and our approach as a practice. It’s something I have been thinking about more in depth as I design my own family house. Relationships. The relationship of the mass of the house to the site, to the neighbours and the street – […]
Welcoming clients old & new: V for Hair
Master hairstylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee returns to her roots following a two and a half year battle with Long Covid. Vicki’s 35+ years of hairdressing expertise make her a sought-after stylist at V for Hair Merivale, specialising in precision cuts, expert colouring, transformative hair makeovers, and seamless transitions to beautiful grey and blonde tones. […]
Pain to performance: Muscle People
In their lifetime, 80% of people will find themselves facing lower back or spinal pain. The best way to improve it is through physiotherapy. Even better is finding a clinic with a team that cares long after you leave your appointment. Muscle People’s priority is the care and comfort of every patient from […]
Thinking of downsizing and retiring? Nest Residential
Who wants to end up in a retirement village? “Not me, that’s for sure,” says Simon Fenwick, of Nest Residential Homes. I know, I know, easy to say when you are middle-aged like me, and not facing decreased mobility and increased care. Easy to say when you can still mow lawns and get […]
