Women’s WOF
September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month, a timely call for sexually active women aged 25 to 69 to undergo potentially life-saving cervical smear tests, and to consider other health and well-being checks. A cervical smear test plays a pivotal role in the prevention of cervical cancer, providing a chance to identify cellular alterations in the […]
Road to Olympia – Leah Reuben
When the International Federation of Body Builders (IFBB) Pro Show takes place in Hawaii on 18 November, Leah Reuben from Christchurch will be amongst the international competitors. Metropol writer Céline Gibson looks into the world of bodybuilding. Posing before a panel of rigorous and exacting bodybuilding judges is a far cry from Leah Reuben’s day […]
Father’s day tech
Drag dad into the 2020s with some cool gadgetry this coming Father’s Day. CURATED BY IAN KNOTT
Coco care
Coconut oil is a versatile beauty aid with a plethora of uses. Here’s a list of its many benefits. Hair Care Deep conditioning Coconut oil’s ability to penetrate hair strands and prevent protein loss makes it an excellent deep conditioner. Apply, comb, and leave overnight, then rinse in the morning. Frizz control Rub a small […]
Make dad’s day
CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Celebrating dads and male parenting, this Sunday (3 September) is Father’s Day. For many families it is a time to treat dad and thank him for all he does. Here are some fashionable suggestions for you to consider:
Warming winter puddings
During winter, people often turn to warm and comforting desserts to combat the cold weather. Puddings, with their rich and indulgent flavours, are a favourite choice for many during this season. Here are some of the most popular winter puddings: Sticky Date Pudding This classic dessert features a moist cake made with dates, topped with […]
Racing granny Debbie Chapman
Safety comes first, followed by Italian cars and good fun, for Cantabrian grandmother Debbie Chapman. She explains why to Metropol. Debbie Chapman is getting ready for the racetrack. Soon she’ll be unrecognisable. Fireproof socks, a three layered fire suit, balaclava, gloves, helmet, and head restraint, followed by a five point harness. And under all that, […]
Frost friendly plants
Waking up to a chilly morning and having to de-frost your car isn’t ideal. Even worse when that frost affects your garden. Read on for a list of resilient plants, that thrive even in the frostiest of conditions. Flowers Early spring blooming flowers such as crocuses, snowdrops, and primroses can all survive the winter, and […]
Knit one, purl one: The art of yarn bombing unravelled
What drives someone to cover a tree with an intricately knitted creation? Metropol writer Cheryl Colley spoke with Lynne Lawson, a Christchurch devotee of yarn bombing. When street benches turn into couches with soft knitted coverings, trees and public statues sprout colourful woollen coverings, it’s all to do with yarn bombing. Using knitted or crocheted […]
Xtreme: Art Fetiche
Designing, creating, and installing the components for a customised man cave in Christchurch is the latest in a long line of awe-inspiring projects from local company Art Fetiche. It’s a company that is anything but ordinary, working with people and organisations that want to stand out. Read on… When Canterbury businessman Dean Graham wanted […]
