All-rounder: Honda ZR-V
A colleague asked me, “Is that a Maserati you’re driving this week?” When I said it was the new Honda ZR-V, he was genuinely surprised. Honda hasn’t been openly mistaken for a piece of Italian automotive exotica since the NSX. The ZR-V is Honda’s latest compact crossover SUV. It’s not a bad looker […]
Researching endo
University of Canterbury Engineering Lecturer Dr Rachael Wood, PhD student Katherine Ellis and Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr Deborah Munro, are carrying out ground-breaking endometriosis research. A Canterbury scientist hopes her newly-funded research will lead to better ways of managing endometriosis, a disease that affects more than 100,000 Kiwi women. Dr Rachael Wood, from […]
A sizzling summer bbq: Cliffys Flame Grill & Spa
When it comes to barbecues, there are a select few that are strides above the rest. O ne barbecue brand creates culinary marvels that can skillfully smoke meat to perfection, transform dough into mouthwatering pizzas, and sizzle burgers to juicy, flame-kissed deliciousness, and that’s Weber. Celebrating its 1st birthday with a new identity, […]
Flex your creativity: Art Metro
Christchurch has a local art school with a gallery showcasing the creative work of students. Loyal student, Monica Yeazel, whose works are pictured above, talks about her experience at the student gallery that has been helping people unleash their inner artist for years. Monica, a retired pharmacist, wanted to flex the creative side […]
Sustainable hair care: Holistic Hair
An eco-savvy Auckland-based haircare company is minimising its ecological footprint, one recyclable bottle, and hair treatment at a time. Inspiring other businesses to exemplify consumer needs with environmental responsibility, Holistic Hair co-owners Nicky and Jodene, pictured, have since 2015 aligned their brand focus to establish a sustainability-based company ethos. In recent years, the […]
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