Science in action: Canterbury Museum
For an immersive family outing, Canterbury Museum has the solution for powering off devices and empowering innovative thinking. Game controllers down; time to get your science on. Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary, this uniquely interactive globetrotting exhibition, is anchored on Christchurch shores until October 31st. Created by the Artisans of Florence, the exhibition commands […]
Seeing the future: Anstice Optometrists
Childhood vision issues can have wide-ranging effects – on their learning, participation in sport or other activities. “A child could be having difficulty concentrating or they could lack confidence in their academic work. This can be put down to a lack of interest, when actually they’re having difficulty seeing,” says Jeremy Fox, of […]
Dedicated to youth wellbeing
Christchurch charity UpstreamNZ, which is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of children and young people, has raised more than $100,000 for youth charities through a new funding model. “New Zealand has some of the highest mental health stats for teenagers in the world,” says UpstreamNZ co-founder Mitch Shaw. “Research shows that having positive […]
Strike now: Laserstrike
Imagine sneaking quietly through a dark corridor, with danger lurking all around. You’re expecting it, you just don’t know when it will strike until bang, you’re hit by an unseen opposition. Weekend fun, holiday fun, surprise fun can all be summed up in two words – Laser Strike. This interactive, adrenaline-filled and intergenerational […]
A real pearler
Upcycling real crushed pearls into its flagship skincare range is just one of the innovative advances made by Christchurch-based company Jeuneora. In 2016, Jeuneora launched its skincare business with only 100 units of collagen. Fast-forward to 2021 and it is now supporting the beauty and wellbeing of tens of thousands of glowing customers […]
Lasting first impressions: Metros Marketing
If there is one thing that will always remain true about business, it is that people are at the core. There is a reason why we shake hands when meeting someone new. It breaks down the barriers and allows each party to engage in real conversations, sitting face to face; something that cannot […]
A fulfilling lifestyle change: Arvida St Albans
Keeping active and in touch with your community is one key to happiness as we age. Metropol caught up with Laura Evans from Arvida St Albans to explore their approach to aged care. How does Arvida help residents maintain a sense of community? Each day people can choose to get together for activities, […]
Yoga Day in Christchurch
For the first time yoga en masse is planned for Saturday November 27 in Christchurch, timed to coincide with a similar event in Auckland. Timed on the eve of summer, it is an opportunity to feel the grass under your toes, the sun on your back and experience the collective energy of doing […]
Seductive ceramics
Lyttelton’s Grace Uivel always felt a “deep pull” towards the ceramics craft. She talks with Julia Strelou about her journey and her art. “I’ll never forget the feeling of trying the [pottery] wheel for the first time; it was like finding the love of my life,” says Grace. “I just had to figure […]
Zooming ahead in Real Estate: Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Adapting to changing circumstances is essential in business, especially during times of uncertainty such as Covid-19 lockdowns. Real Estate is one industry which has embraced change, in buying, selling and marketing properties. Online auctions have enabled estate agents such as Fendalton property specialist Kathryn Picton-Warlow of Harcourts Holmwood to continue obtaining the best […]
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