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 […]
Look after your liver
This time of year is fun and festive, but also busy and full on. Social calendars are often full, and healthy routines are usually a distant memory. Indulging is normal around the silly season, so it is good practice to keep a few healthy habits close by. Our liver especially can take a big hit […]
Curate your Christmas
Christmas is a magical time for most Kiwis, unfortunately, it is also the cause of monumental wastage. According to consumer.org.nz, approximately 50,000 tonnes of waste is predicted to flood New Zealand landfills after Christmas week, close to the weight of the long-doomed Titanic. One way to reduce your Christmas wastage is to opt for long-lasting […]
Enjoy the outdoors
Adding a pergola or a gazebo (pictured above) to your property is a terrific way to make the most of the outdoors at home. If you’re organised, there is still time to add one before the festive season starts. As a permanent structure, both have multiple benefitss, will add value to your property, and make […]
Need for speed
In a New Zealand first, University of Canterbury Engineering students, inspired by legendary Kiwi racer Burt Munro, are taking on a world land-speed record in a rocket-shaped electric car they’ve designed and built. Members of the University of Canterbury Motorsport (UCM) club, (pictured), have spent 2022 building a 7.5-metre-long car they hope will break a […]
Skincare Successor
If you had told Brigit Blair that her solution to soothing her children’s eczema would one day become an internationally recognised brand, she might not have believed you. Twenty seven years later her daughter Juliet speaks to Metropol’s Georgia Summerton about taking on the CEO role of that very brand. Born in England to Cantabrian […]
Joy Reid: One mother to another
A familiar face to many Cantabrians, and a recipient of a KiwiBank 2023 Local Hero Award, Joy Reid has long been a trusted voice reporting on many New Zealand moments. Broadcasting is one of her many hats – Georgia Summerton chats to her about her story, including her incredible charity and the personal story behind […]
Trek to Hanmer
Heading to Hanmer Springs means all types of adventures pop up on your radar. Trekking is one of them. You can experience the Hanmer Basin via a horse trek, which will offer a unique panoramic view of the surrounding outback from up high in your saddle. Or you could pick a llama to accompany you […]
