The truth about collagen
Collagen is everywhere – beauty powders, supplements, bars, and drinks – and New Zealand might be about to change the game with the world’s first most complete collagen, thanks to sheepskin. First, what is all the hype about collagen? Why is it suddenly in everything from snack bars to skin cream? Collagen is […]
Reboot for men in midlife
Creating community is the answer for helping men in midlife reclaim health and purpose. Midlife is supposed to be the time when years of effort has paid off and the wheels of life are nicely oiled and spinning smoothly. For many men, though, it feels more like the wheels are falling off. Between […]
Father’s Day Fits
From the weekend wanderer to the athleisure adventurer, the hunter gatherer to the old money man – each hubby or father comes with his own style. Simply match the man to the aesthetic and secure the perfect gift or level up his Father’s Day look with these finds. Curated by Nina Tucker […]
Cowboy caviar
This is footy food at its finest – fresh and crunchy with no cutlery needed. When dad puts his feet up to watch the game, count on cowboy caviar to keep his energy high. INGREDIENTS 15-20 cherry tomatoes 2 avocados 1 red onion 1 can black beans 2 cups canned corn kernels, or […]
Be prepared! Terra Viva Home and Garden
The original motto of the scout movement started by Robert Baden-Powell applies to most situations in life. For gardeners, preparation is the starting point and key to success – and it’s all about the soil. “The better the soil, the better the results,” says Peter Worsp of the iconic home and garden destination […]
Adrenaline adventures: Hanmer Springs
From quad bikes to mountain bikes, bungy jumping, or blasting through narrow gorges on a jet boat, Hanmer has the adventure activities to put the spring back in your step. Forget candles and spa sessions, sometimes the best way to relax and unwind is to get wet, muddy, and physical in the great […]
What’s on in Wellington
When the capital calls, you pick up. A compact and walkable destination city, Wellington offers everything from wildlife and culture to a thriving culinary landscape – and some blockbuster events. If you’re heading to Wellington but procrastinating the itinerary planning, or impulse-booking a last-minute trip, let us offer a steer. 13 SEP: Watch […]
Power, purpose, & the gift of midlife: Petra Bagust & Niki Bezzant
Midlife gets a bad rap – often portrayed as a slow descent into elastic waistbands and forgetting why you walked into a room. Television personality Petra Bagust and acclaimed journalist Niki Bezzant tell Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen that finding yourself in your fifties might be the best chapter yet. Midlife is a […]
Read or rust: Novelist Kate De Goldi says books are critical to our wellbeing in an AI age
Award-winning author and Aotearoa’s new Te Awhi Rito reading ambassador Kate De Goldi says our brains are under siege – by screens, algorithms, and the distraction of ever-pinging phones. The WORD Festival guest tells Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen that the solution is beautifully simple: sustained reading to rebuild attention, empathy and imagination, […]
6 ways to reduce sugar
(and tackle meno belly)
Are you struggling with perimenopause or menopause belly? You’re not alone. Fellow menopausal belly battler and Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen goes in search of the villains. Top of the list? Sugar. There you are, going about your business, getting on with living your life when suddenly, from seemingly out of nowhere, a […]
