Tackling loneliness at work
An international study found one in five employees report feeling lonely at work. Being in the office isn’t the key solution, according to researchers from Canterbury University (UC) and the Institute for Life at Work. University Associate Professor Sarah Wright and Chief Scientist at the Institute for Life at Work Dr Constance Noonan […]
Gateway to learning: Anstice Optometrists
The “back to school” checklist covers many areas of your child’s requirements to be first-day-ready. In the flurry of new drink bottles, lunch boxes, shoes and uniform, one main contender in the upcoming learning environment is often overlooked. Eyes are not only the window to the soul, they are also 80% of the […]
An EV for all seasons
It’s always a big deal when Toyota launches something totally new, and the arrival of the brand’s first purpose built BEV was certainly their biggest of 2024. Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby spent a week with the bZ4X to see how it lives up to the hype. Understanding the Toyota bZ4X’s three letters […]
Keeping ahead of heart disease: Pacific Radiology
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is New Zealand’s number one killer, with one Kiwi dying every 90 minutes. In recent years, the number of people affected by cardiovascular disease has been on the rise globally. Early detection plays a critical role in preventing serious outcomes, and Pacific Radiology in Christchurch offers a valuable tool for […]
All aboard!
Driving isn’t solely restricted to Kiwi roads. We’re also a nation of water lovers, jumping in to drive rigid inflatables (RIBs), jet boats, gin palaces, jet skis and all manner of water craft for thrill and leisure. In areas such as coastal Canterbury, the ocean or a river is never too far away, […]
From fractured to functional, fast: Dudley Creek Health
Prompt patient treatment with optimal recovery is a key part of the service model at a leading Christchurch specialist treatment centre. Treating semi-acute fractures in collaboration with other medical specialists is all part of the service. Specialising in adult hand, wrist, and elbow injuries, the team at Dudley Creek Health (DCH) includes a […]
Crankworx Summer Series: ChristchurchNZ
Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch Adventure Park 13 – 16 February 2025 Adrenaline junkies, this one’s for you. The highly anticipated Crankworx Summer Series is coming to Ōtautahi Christchurch from 13-16 February. Christchurch Adventure Park will host this action-packed festival, where local and international riders will take on world-class courses. For the first time […]
Putting the lens on UV rays
Slip, slop, slap, and wrap. We all know what to do to protect our body from ultraviolet (UV) rays, but what about our eyes? The sun’s harsh rays can cause damage to eyes and the sensitive skin around them, and Statistics New Zealand reports the country’s UV levels are high enough to wear […]
A new vision experience: ILS
In the summer sun, polarised lenses to combat intense light and glare are essential, yet often not considered until it is too late. As technology advances, photochromic lenses become the benchmark. When UV hits, these lenses react: in sunlight, they darken, and become polarised outdoors, and in softer light, lighten. The Transitions XTRActive […]
