Managing muscle soreness
More people are hitting the gym and engaging in strength-based training than ever before. Exercise New Zealand findings show that in the first half of 2024, the industry saw a surge of new members, with most clubs reporting a 5% growth compared with 2023. The most common activity is strength training, followed closely by group […]
Celebrating creativity and community: Isaac Theatre Royal
As we cross the threshold into mid-2024, the Isaac Theatre Royal team reflects on a decade of resilience and renewal since the rebuild in the heart of Ōtautahi. The past year and a half have been radiant, with the historic stage echoing vibrant creativity and the deep connections that bind our community.Central to the mission […]
Food & fantasy: The Rabbit
By day, it is a picturesque café serving up homemade desserts and artisanal coffee. By night, the space transforms into a dinner destination and bar offering premium sushi and a range of elegant cocktails. Nothing sounds better. Located in the heart of Ashburton, The Rabbit is new to town, yet is already making its presence […]
Hydroponic house plants
Several times a week I visit a Mandeville Street café, memorable for great coffee, fab food, and a biophilic wall of house plant cuttings growing in test tubes. By Lynda Papesch. While travelling overseas recently, I also noticed a similar trend, with cafés, restaurants, and large multi-national hotels all growing house plants in decorated glass […]
Christchurch choir boy takes on the opera
Cathedral choir director Nicholas Forbes has a lifetime dedication to choir. He tells Metropol writer Daniella Judge about his involvement in the upcoming New Zealand Opera show Le comte Ory. Nicholas’ exuberant personality and excitement over Le comte Ory are infectious. It’s easy to imagine him happily leading a team of opera singers, which is […]
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