Tradition meets taste: The Bridge Prebbleton
One year into refining and reopening a bustling Prebbleton favourite, hospitality veterans Murray and Melissa Smith feel incredibly grateful. Sorely missed during its three-year-long closure and refurbishment, The Bridge welcomed Prebbleton locals and keen visitors when it opened its doors again. “What a year it has been,” says co-owner Melissa Smith. “From carefully […]
Ayrburn Classic: through the judge’s lens
Excitement doesn’t even begin to cover it, writes Metropol’s motoring expert and now Ayrburn Classic Festival of Motoring judge Ben Selby. After a successful first running in 2025, the Ayrburn Classic returns for another year. From 20 to 22 February in the picturesque surroundings of Central Otago’s Wakatipu Basin, Ayrburn, a one-of-a-kind lifestyle […]
Fitness supreme: My Body Fix
What does it take to beat out hundreds of gyms nationwide and become Aotearoa’s Supreme Exercise Facility? Meet the Christchurch-local winner. Crowned with the prestigious title of Supreme Exercise Facility at the Exercise New Zealand Industry 2025 Awards, Christchurch’s BodyFix gym has punched above it’s weight to beat out the best from across […]
Pilates at home: Freedom Pilates
More people are choosing Pilates at home to fit around their own timetable. Reformer Pilates studios have popped up around the country as Kiwis get behind one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness practices. But at-home reformers can provide the same benefits without the inconvenience of studio schedules and locations. Freedom Pilates’ co-founder Cath […]
All loved up
What says they’re your one true love? A bottle of pink Veuve Clicquot, a Versace mug, or candy hearts (Simon Lewis Wards style) of course. Look no further than our Valentine’s Day gift guide – we put the thought in so you don’t have to.
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