Sip, smile, chateau-style: Chateau on the Park
Christchurch is blessed with a wonderful range of restaurants, bars, function venues, gardens, and waterways. Whatever culinary or beverage-based entertainment anyone is in the mood for, is often just minutes away. One iconic venue that comes complete with all of the above, and an otherworldly charm that is all its own is Chateau […]
Get your greens
The time is now to truly get your fix. Gardens are churning out green vegetables galore: cucumbers, courgettes, spring onions, spinach, beans, cabbages, cauliflowers, silverbeet, and a variety of herbs and microgreens. If you’re not picking it yourself, chances are you are finding it cheap at your local grocer or supermarket. Packing a […]
On a brand new adventure: Avon City Ford’s John Luxton
After more than 30 years of brand loyalty, John Luxton, Principal Dealer at one of Canterbury’s most iconic car dealerships, is stepping down. He reminisces with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about what made it count. The legacy John leaves at Avon City Ford, in his retirement, equates to that of a family, […]
Strengthen your pelvic floor: iWellness
Nearly half of New Zealand women experience incontinence because of pelvic floor issues, according to a 2024 University of Otago, Wellington study. One out of two Kiwi men aged over 60 also suffer from incontinence. Fortunately, effective non-surgical help is at hand for Cantabrians, men and women, who suffer poor pelvic floor health. […]
Watermelon & feta salad with mint
Watermelon and feta are a lovely balance of sweet and salty in a summer salad, with a touch of mint for an extra refreshing taste. Look for heavy watermelons in prime condition, especially the seedless varieties. Prep: 15 minutes Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS 10 cups cubed watermelon (about 1/2 a large one) 2 […]




























