Revitalising your aged kitchen: MF Turnbull
Giving your kitchen a fresh lease on life may be as simple as upstyling its cabinetry and hardware to create a contemporary look and feel. Rejuvenation experts in that field are Monique and Murray Turnbull. They have had more than three decades of experience injecting new life into furniture, fittings, and homes. “Repainting […]
Olé: Edrick Corban-Banks
In Canterbury’s Charteris Bay, acclaimed international paella master Edrick Corban-Banks passionately serves up this iconic dish. Metropol writer Sue Kingham explores his enduring love for Spanish cuisine and the reasons locals keep returning for more. On a clear blue-sky day, the café at Orton Bradley Park in Charteris Bay offers a slice of […]
Fresh new faces, fabulous finishes: Haar Design
One of Christchurch’s leading names in the hair scene and many local clients’ most treasured hair confidant, Caro Haar welcomes new beginnings, and faces, in 2025. Reaching a monumental 90 years of combined industry experience across Haar Design’s senior stylist squad; salon owner Caro’s team for the year ahead is a force to […]
Team up
Jumping on board and trying new social activities comes with a myriad of benefits, aside from improved fitness and weight loss. The social and mental health benefits are often less publicised, yet equally important. Group exercise at any age, whether it is a regular walk in the park, an after-dinner stroll, a game […]
Dine in divine culture: Manu
There exists a place where the delicate flavours of Pacifica and Asian fare dance in your mouth, where every element from food to furnishings delights the senses. By Nina Tucker. As if dining during a tropical retreat, Manu, on Cambridge Terrace, is an escape to the islands – and it’s much easier to […]
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