Meet your matcha
A centuries-old tradition rooted in mindfulness, art and ceremony has become a modern ritual. The popular green drink is a multi-billion dollar phenomenon; matcha is now a must on a café menu. But matcha lovers, have you thought about making it at home? Matcha has been at the heart of traditional Japanese tea […]
A peaceful Akaroa getaway: Mt Vernon
Discover the ultimate destination for relaxation at this mindfully curated Banks Peninsula accommodation and venue. The serene location of Mt Vernon Lodge is nestled in the hills overlooking Akaroa Harbour. It provides the perfect escape for city dwellers needing to cut loose from the stresses of Monday to Friday, to celebrate something special. […]
Red wine poached pears in puff pastry
Tracing back to medieval Europe and ancient Rome, when cooks used spiced wine poaching to soften unripened autumn cooking pears, this elegant dessert is a winner if you’re out to impress. Serves 4 Ingredients • 4 small firm pears, peeled • 750ml red wine • 1/2 cup caster sugar • 1 cinnamon stick […]
The screen fatigue fix: Anstice Optometrists
Why the right lenses may matter more than the right coffee. By 4pm, your eyes have made thousands of tiny adjustments – shifting between monitors, phones, documents and fine print – long before the sports pickup, evening plans or final meeting. That heavy-eyed, headachy feeling isn’t always tiredness. Often, it’s visual fatigue caused […]
Christchurch City Council goes solar
Solar panels lining the top of Christchurch Art Gallery are set to save $32,000 a year in electricity. As part of Christchurch City Council’s electrification programme, 488 new solar panels have been installed on the roof of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said he’s thrilled to see […]
Finding harmony Mel Parsons
Award-winning Ōtautahi indie-folk singer-songwriter Mel Parsons has spent 17 years building a loyal following. With a seventh album on the way, four young children, and a career built on her own terms, she talks to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about the beautiful chaos of balancing family, creativity and life in Lyttelton prior […]
Speed meets style
Sharp silhouettes, playful poise and power poses from both pooch and person command attention against a thriving city backdrop. High end but not high maintenance, life in Christchurch is more stylish with a ‘pawtner’ in crime. Photography ANGELICA DUMAGUIN of SONDER MEDIA. Styling SKYE ZÖFIA MARRYATT. Editorial direction NINA TUCKER, TAMARA PITELEN. […]
Lisa Philp on homing hounds
With the ban on greyhound racing coming into effect from 1 August, about 1600 ex-racing greyhounds are looking for homes. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen spoke to the national manager of Greyhounds As Pets Lisa Philp about rehoming Aotearoa’s great hounds. Lisa Philp has five greyhounds at home. As the national manager for […]
Oh, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz
The Mercedes-Benz GLC meets the moment with an extra dosage of fuel frugality in the form of the new GLC350e. Ben Selby takes it for a drive. The ‘e’ part of the equation refers to the addition of plug-in-hybrid technology. The GLC350e is capable of 132km (NEDC) on battery power alone and an […]
How to adopt a greyhound
With 1600 former racing greyhounds needing a home, now seems like a good time to answer the biggest questions people have about adopting a great hound. Adopting a dog is a life-changing decision for you and for the dog. It is not something to take lightly, but if you are ready to open […]
