Recipe for retail: Becky Dennison
Few people pursue opening their own retail store, and even fewer do so during a pandemic. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker chats with thriving fashion retailer Becky Dennison to discover how she fulfilled her childhood dream. Picture a young Becky standing behind her roadside flower shop, filled with blooms from her parent’s garden. […]
Editor’s note: Creative Cuisine
Christchurch is blessed to have so many amazing culinary offerings, from local cafés, restaurants, bars, and gastro pubs. Choosing where to dine (and drink) can be a tough decision, so why not step out of your comfort zone, and explore new options while patronising old favourites too. Almost three years ago, my foodie/winemaker […]
Preserving Pūtaringamotu: Riccarton House & Bush
A Christchurch park ranger has a special vision for an inclusive and enlightening experience at a beloved Riccarton heritage site. Michael Steenson (pictured), the dedicated ranger at Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush, is invested in the future of this natural haven. Thanks to a Masters degree in geography, he integrates local wisdom into the fabric of […]
Captivating art beckons: Christchurch Art Show
Philosopher Henry David Thoreau said, “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” Art lovers can let loose their imaginations and view those of others at the annual Christchurch Art Show, Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March. This year’s show will have more than 150 upcoming and established artists exhibiting at Te […]
Colour me gorgeous, naturally: L’amour Hair
Want to look and feel your best, but find the motivation challenging? One sure way is with a great haircut or hair colour transformation that’s naturally you. Give yourself a healthy boost of confidence, reduce stress levels with regular trips to a trusted hair salon, and enhance your mental and physical health. L’amour […]
Lavish living: Village Lake Luxury Apartments
There’s no denying Hanmer Springs offers a bountiful number of activities and experiences to entertain. When there’s so much to do, comes the need for a space to relax in luxury. Escape the chill and experience an ultimate winter getaway at Village Lake Luxury Apartments. The hosts invite Cantabrians to choose between two […]
Grey areas: HairMantra
Hair turns grey at different ages, with some people starting to grey from their mid-20s to 40s. Half of all people will exhibit significant amounts of grey hair by the age of 50. If greying occurs before the age of 30, it is known as premature greying. One scientifically-sound reason for this happening […]
Woven wicker solutions: Woven Veranda
The use of wicker in furniture dates back as early as Ancient Egypt, evidenced by the archeological discovery of a ‘royal’ wicker chair-seat inside King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Popular during the Victorian era, wicker enjoyed a resurgence in the 1970s, and is still an enduring choice in many modern homes. You can enjoy the […]
Contour your body: KM Surgical
Liposuction procedures have come a long way in the last decade, making them a safe and effective option for achieving good facial and body contours. Liposuction with the tumescent technique was developed by surgical dermatologists to be a very safe and effective liposuction procedure, with only local anaesthetic. Dermatologist Dr Ken Macdonald, of […]
