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Pork Stir-Fry: NZ Pork

There’s nothing like a classic pork stir fry in your culinary repertoire. It’s a simple, no-fuss recipe that the whole family will love.     Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 400g NZ pork fillet, finely sliced 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp chilli flakes […]

Moroccan Charred Chicken Skewers with Herby Labneh: The Collective

Moroccan flavours are the ultimate way to add flavour to chicken and we’ve got a nice, easy recipe for you to follow.     Ingredients:  Labneh: • 400g tub The Collective Straight Up Unsweetened Yoghurt • 1 clove garlic, minced • ½ tsp dried oregano • ½ tsp dried thyme • Pinch […]

Longhurst’s luxe local: The Long Knight

The Long Knight is a family-friendly gastro pub with delicious meals and snacks to cater for most taste buds.     Happily situated in the heart of the Longhurst and Knight Stream subdivisions, opposite the Longhurst Medical Centre, with outdoor seating overlooking Greenaway Park, it is an ideal place to relax and […]

Tavern ticks all of the boxes: The Elmwood Trading Company

Marty and Naomi Fuller are the proud owners of The Elmwood Trading Co., a locally loved tavern that has an amazing community around it. Metropol caught up with Marty about how they’ve been getting on since taking over the reins 22 months ago.     With a massive grin on his face […]

A cut above the rest: Douglas Furniture

Making the most of the lockdown, Douglas Furniture took out the mirror to reflect on its processes and how the team can better improve them. After operating in Christchurch for more than 65 years and being one of the more established joineries in New Zealand, they managed to find uncharted territory. We […]