Home stretch for 2024: Mylend
Christmas mince tarts and decorated trees go hand-in-hand at this time of year. Just like Home Lending and Interest Rates. It’s so easy to just park anything finance related at this time of year, when in fact it is a great time to start talking about your personal finance goals for 2025. Do […]
A statement leviathan
One could never accuse Mercedes-Benz of lacking in choice when it comes to SUVs. Those wanting the pinnacle of size and luxury would naturally defer to the flagship GLS. With the exception of its opulent Maybach variant, the GLS450d and its AMG counterpart represent the zenith of Mercedes-Benz luxury for those wanting space […]
Choosing a perfume
Shopping for perfume? Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch offers some suggestions, taking inspiration from various astrological insights into preferences and personality traits for the various signs of the Zodiac. Arians are strong personalities, love floral fragrances for their romance and sensuality, and enjoy dynamic citrus notes. Taureans can be both stubborn and thoughtful. Spicy […]
A family-filled sunny season
Family and summer go together like fish and chips at sunset. Make the best memories by choosing your activity by age. UNDER 12 For the youngsters, embracing summer involves diving into swimming pools and racing along inflatables. Christchurch is home to several local swimming pools, many of which offer pool parties throughout the […]
Wash that body: Check Your Bits
A life-threatening scare four years ago led a Christchurch couple to create a unique bodywash, aimed at women and men using it to regularly check for cancer signs. Aptly named Check Your Bits, the bodywash is the brainchild of Tamara Milne and Ryan Newman, inspired by their own experience with breast cancer in […]
Dinosaurs & good deeds: Jurassic Adventure
Christchurch’s prehistoric theme park is ramping up for the holiday season. With business partner Peter Gatonyi, Aaron Keown has successfully curated an immersive, sensory, and all-round thrilling experience with Jurassic Adventure. Celebrate and spend time with family with this holiday special, The Big 3: experience the Mini Golf, Dino Dig, and Raptor Run […]
Holiday health tips
‘Tis the season to indulge, overeat, forget to eat, drink too much, or forget to hydrate during all that festive fun. Health experts say there’s no reason not to enjoy stress-free celebrations, if you follow a few simple tips, such as these below: • Stuffing is for turkeys, not people so resist the […]
Winning formula: Black Beech Wine and Pizza Bar
that is hard to argue with. So, if you happen to become the new owner of a wine and pizza bar, you wouldn’t change the award-winning pizzas, right? That’s exactly the approach that Manpreet Singh and his team have taken at Oxford’s Black Beech Wine and Pizza Bar. This little gem is a […]
Discover your perfect holiday getaway: Maruia River Retreat
Hit pause on that busy life and treat yourself to a luxury wellness escape. Nestled within a lush native New Zealand forest, Maruia River Retreat offers an exclusive sanctuary designed for those seeking a break from the hustle. Picture waking up to the soothing sounds of the Maruia River, surrounded by vibrant blooms […]
Make holiday memories: Chipmunks Wigram
Childhood memories made at vibrant indoor playgrounds last forever. This Christmas, treat your family to a place they will hold in their hearts forever. Bursting with adventure, Chipmunks Wigram keeps the little ones entertained and burns off excess holiday steam. Recently renovated and designed for endless hours of fun, the Play Zones cater […]
