Roasted tomato and ricotta flatbread: Miss Polly’s Kitchen
Ingredients 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves – roughly chopped 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup pesto 1/2 cup ricotta 1 large store-bought seeded pizza base 3/4 cup zucchini ribbons 1 Tbsp pine nuts – toasted A handful of fresh basil – roughly chopped 4 fresh thyme […]
Pretty Paonies
“In my mind, no other flower can compete with the perfection and the fragrance of the paeony.” Chantal Larocque Most of us think pink when it comes to paeonies, however these pretty blooms come in a range of colours, including deep burgundy, sunshine yellow, vibrant orange and all the shades in between. A popular choice […]
Pets at work
As a pet owner, the over-excited, tail-wagging, ‘welcome home’ is one of life’s greatest joys. How good would it be if you never had to say goodbye in the first place? More and more companies have been adopting a ‘pet policy’ in workplaces, and the benefits are proving worthwhile. A few of the key reasons […]
Master Builder Dream Designs
Canterbury Masters Builders took home accolades for almost 50 projects in the 2022 Registered Master Builders House of the Year regional awards. The Supreme House of the Year award for the region went to Metzger Builders Ltd for a home in Fendalton. The same home also won the New Home Over $4 million category, Kitchen […]
Off and racing
Successful sailing duo Peter Burling and Blair Tuke visited Christchurch earlier this month in preparation for SailGP on Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour, 18-19 March 2023. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with them to talk tactics. Olympic medallists, America’s Cup winners, and SailGP co-CEOs, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have truly earned a place in New […]
Wow, take a bow
The 2022 World of Wearable Art™ (WOW) Supreme Award went to Hawke’s Bay artist Kate MacKenzie, the second time she has been bestowed the coveted top prize. MacKenzie is among 21 award winners in the 2022 World of WearableArt Awards Competition, across three recurring sections, Aotearoa, Avant-garde and Open, as well as three new sections […]
Stay, see, savour
Whether you have visited in the past or are a first-timer, taking a trip to Ōamaru needs to be on your weekend getaway list this spring and summer. Only a short three-hour drive from Christchurch, there is so much to see and do in the beautiful Victorian heritage town. Stay When away on a trip, […]
Get the look
Take inspiration from Ballantynes and the beauty of the garden city. Photography: Honey Lens Styling and makeup: Ballantynes Models: Portfolio Model Agency Hair: Mods Merivale
Get the glam
Getting glammed for a special occasion often means a more dramatic makeup look than day-to-day. But for those who don’t feel confident rocking a bold red lip or a dramatic winged liner, then opting for ‘soft-glam’ might be for you. Soft glam has a very effortless, diffused, and almost ethereal look, and is all about […]
Christchurch on show in spring
How good is spring? Longer days, a great schedule of events to enjoy, and it’s when we can say goodbye to our winter hibernation. We love spring in Christchurch. Our avenues are lined with blossoms, and our wonderful parks are carpeted with daffodils. It’s when our city and region are properly ‘On Show’. What’s not […]
