Radical acceptance with Kirsten Ellis
Moving forward is an impossibly heavy task after losing a partner. For Kirsten Ellis, it became the only way out of losing herself to grief. Soon, she would become a business scholarship award-winner and triple her business’ revenue, all while navigating parenthood alone. She tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker how. Losing her […]
Book it in: Mickey Raes
The cooler months are a time to break out the knitting needles, jigsaw puzzles, and books, and rug up warm inside. If craft of any sort takes your fancy, in Hanmer all roads lead to Mickey Raes, a treasure trove of creative ideas. Owner Wendy Lamont has been supplying customers with their craft […]
Country escape: Route 72 Cafe Bar & Emporium
A trip out to the country for brunch or lunch is a wonderful respite and tonic away from the daily grind of the city. When that brunch or lunch is combined with some fabulous shopping, the recuperative therapy is complete. Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium in Cust Village does indeed combine the best […]
Future proofing your fertility: Fertility Associates
Egg freezing is an opportunity. It’s a small task now, that sets up your future self with the option to choose. “There are a lot of professional women, who are ‘head down, bum up,’ building their careers. As a result, the biological clock ticks away in the background,” Fertility Associates’ Val Graham says. […]
Dedicated to student development with Christine Leighton
After 42 years in education, St Andrew’s College Rector, Christine Leighton, is very clear about the privilege of spending a career dedicated to the development of young people. Teenagers are wired to test boundaries and while this has not changed over the last few decades, the world surrounding them has. Schools are places […]
Building more rental properties
Canterbury ranks fourth among the regions building dedicated rental properties, with 59 completed so far. According to research conducted by Property Council New Zealand, as of 31 December 2023 there have been 1307 Build to Rent (BTR) homes delivered across New Zealand. Additionally, 850 BTR homes are under construction and a further 3395 […]
Eco Design Advisors
Eco Design Advisors help improve the comfort and health of New Zealanders by providing free independent advice on home performance. Working for local councils, their advice can range from new builds and significant renovations, to behaviour change and simple retrofits. The service can take the form of a conversation around a table, or […]
The power of mentoring: Alison Adams of ChristchurchNZ
Christchurch is a great place to do business. We have a unique innovation ecosystem where companies collaborate and support each other. The city’s size and the cooperative mindset of our people create an environment where everyone chips in to help each other succeed. Which is why the nationwide Business Mentors programme works so […]
The Garden City: Phil Mauger, Christchurch City Mayor
Christchurch isn’t called the Garden City for nothing – and it definitely keeps that title when autumn rolls around. The leaves are turning red and yellow, and starting to fall (we’re sweeping them out of the drains, don’t worry), and the weather is starting to cool off. There’s still a lot going on […]
