Super platters
Often with special occasions, friends and family continue on long after the main catering is finished. That’s when platters come into their own, with tempting sweet and savoury treats to accommodate those late-night munchies. Usually at the end of the night, let’s call it supper time, the demand is for lighter fare, with people grazing […]
Ōtautahi’s entrepreneurial Antony Gough
Christchurch businessman, property developer, and entrepreneur Antony Gough talks fashion, property development, and rebuilding, with Metropol editor Lynda Papesch. Antony Gough is equally well-known for his sartorial splendour as he is for his entrepreneurial business acumen. Considered one of Christchurch’s most influential businessmen, he’s earned his own unique place in the city’s rebuild history. He’s […]
A life championing cheese
In mid-March, world-renowned cheese-master Juliet Harbutt visited Christchurch, supporting the Tearfund Sri Lanka Post-war Dairy Project. Metropol’s Céline Gibson caught up with her to find out more. Cheese is a passion for Kiwi Juliet Harbutt, and always will be. These days she uses her love and knowledge of cheese to help those less fortunate, while […]
Surviving school holidays
Rallying the children to go out and do something every day of the school holidays can be quite stressful, especially if you’re looking after several of them. Read on for some ideas about how to entertain at home. Put on a talent show Encourage them to create their own acts and perform in front of […]
Experience North Canterbury
With the school holidays approaching, why not venture outside the city and experience nature with your children? Here are some great things to do in North Canterbury that your family won’t forget. Cycle Take a ride on the Amberley Cycle Trail. This trail is perfect for families of all ages and abilities, with a gentle […]
Marshmallow easter eggs
Marshmallow goes with Easter eggs like cream goes with trifle. For those of you keen to do a little DIY this Easter, here’s a simple way to make your own marshmallow eggs. Makes 15 eggs. Ingredients 2 Tbsp gelatine 1 Tsp lemon essence 1 cup cold water 1 cup sugar 1 egg white 1 cup […]
Fruity hot cross buns
One a penny, two a penny… Hot Cross Buns are an entrenched Easter tradition, dating back to the Egyptians, Ancient Greeks and Romans. These cultures all made variations of the bun to celebrate the change in seasons, although it is the Saxons who are believed to have marked theirs with a cross to honour Ēostre, […]
Break out the secateurs
Autumn in New Zealand gardens is often a time to start bringing out the loppers, secateurs, and shredders, and start the big prune. A s temperatures drop, so too do the leaves of many deciduous and seasonal plants, shrubs, and trees. Avid gardeners deadhead flowering species regularly, gaining up to three flowerings during spring and […]
Turn on the sun
As at December 2022, almost 46,000 solar power systems had been installed in New Zealand. For new installations added in December 2022, the average residential system size was 5.7 kW and the average commercial system was 38.4 kW The benefits of using solar energy are constantly extolled, and many new builds are set up for […]
Vinnies to open housing project
The Society of St Vincent de Paul, Christchurch (Vinnies), in collaboration with St John of God Hauora Trust, will officially open its first social housing facility on Pavitt Street on 3 March. Spokesperson Mike Daly says the opening is the conclusion of a four year project to fund raise and construct the seven apartments that […]
