The best summer staycation
Whether you are bound to the city for work, find it too hard to travel with children, or have family coming to visit you, here are some of the top things to do in the Garden City this summer. Adventure – Mountain bike or hike the port hills. The bike trails have a variety of […]
Outstanding service
Reader’s Digest has named its top outstanding customer service businesses for 2023. The company’s editor-in-chief Louise Waterson says that for the majority of businesses, Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns impacted heavily on daily operations, yet the Quality Service Award winners for 2023 rallied, building success by placing their customers’ needs at the centre of all […]
I’m a tiger
Animal prints have stood the test of time, often associated with an exotic, sexy look. Options include leopard, zebra print, cheetah and tiger prints, alongside snakeskin. Less is usually best, opting for one fabulous print item, and then styling it with classic add-ons, and metallic accessories. At one time considered evening wear, animal prints have […]
Summer travel wardrobe
Keep it lightweight this summer, both suitcase and skin For your upcoming summer trip, channel Marie Kondo and her philosophy of only keeping items that ‘Spark Joy’ to put together a travel wardrobe. Check out Metropol’s selection of summer wardrobe pieces. 1. Maxi Dress* 2. Linen Dress (shorter) 3. Light Jacket 4. Denim Jeans 5. […]
Merry techmas
Giving the gift of gadgety goodness 1. The Dyson Gen5 Detect, the very latest in handheld stick vacuum technology. Suck up dirt you never knew was there. 2. Astro A30 customisable headphones, fantastic sound for gaming, relaxing or at the gym, with a removable boom mic. 3. Nokia 2660 Flip Phone, no frills, no Facebook, […]
Light up your life
Making the most of long summer nights outdoors necessitates a need for decent backyard lighting. The best time to install lighting is when building new, renovating or landscaping, but if that ship has sailed already then here are several options for add-on or add-ins. A few string lights might work temporarily, yet not last longer […]
What not to let pets eat
With friends and family gatherings on the rise during summer, food is often unthinkingly left within easy reach of cats and dogs, and not always to their benefit. Now is an ideal time to brush up on what foods it is imperative to keep out of the reach of beloved pets. Aside from the hygiene […]
New mental health facility
Structural strengthening started in November on Kahurangi, Canterbury’s new child and youth mental health community outpatient facility. The former laundry building, on the outskirts of Hillmorton campus, is being transformed into a purpose-designed facility for children up to the age of 18 to access specialist mental health community outpatient support. Hann Construction expects strengthening of […]
Six years in the making
The Hornby Club in Christchurch is officially operational after a multi-million-dollar redevelopment that has taken six years from concept to opening. The club was officially opened in early December by Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger. The project was developed through the pandemic, amidst construction material shortages and several compulsory club closures due to nationwide lockdowns. General […]
Working with clay
Christchurch ceramic artist Janna van Hasselt was among 30 finalists in the 2022 Portage Ceramic Awards, for the 10th year in a row. She talks to Julia Strelou about art and life. Janna van Hasselt’s journey into the arts began locally when she studied printmaking at the University of Canterbury. In between international travel and […]
