Huge oaty chocolate chunk style cookies: Everyday Favourites
Courtesy of Everyday Favourites Ready in 50 minutes Makes 24 large cookies Ingredients: 300g softened butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla essence 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup milk 1 cup rolled oats 200g chocolate, coarsely chopped Method: Cream […]
Red carpet run
Earlier this month, throughout New Zealand, hundreds of retired greyhounds took to the red carpet all around New Zealand. The red-carpet themed fancy dress or Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) took place on 25 September to raise awareness for the breed. From Invercargill to Whangarei, 24 walks took place throughout the country, setting a record […]
Inspirational home ideas: The Canterbury Home Show
The Canterbury Home Show is the South Island’s longest running and most successful event of its kind. Strategically positioned in October each year, the show connects 150+ quality home building and renovating businesses with over 12,000+ motivated homeowners looking for products, inspiration, ideas and expert advice to complete their home improvement projects over the popular […]
Foraging flowers and styling
Kate Williams helps run a law firm, and in her spare time is a creative stylist, well-known in Christchurch circles. She talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about her work/life balance and her upcoming book. Kate clearly remembers gathering, foraging, creating, and painting from early childhood and the sense of satisfaction this provided throughout her […]
Live action racing
The New Zealand Sail Grand Prix is coming for a two-day spectacle of action-packed racing and entertainment on Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour, 18-19 March 2023. Event director Karl Budge previews what’s in store. SailGP’s new breed of live action racing brings excitement on and off the water as the best sailors in the world, including Kiwis […]
Relax and recharge in Akaroa
Surrounded by natural wonders, the charming town of Akaroa is a much-loved treasure, only a short drive from central Christchurch. Close enough for a day trip or easy weekend away, the historic French settlement is the perfect place to escape from the pace of the city. Stay Akaroa has an array of beautiful accommodation options, […]
New season colour and texture
Bold, colourful and textural, paired with soft, feminine and subtle layering pulls out all the stops for spring and summer. Go with one, mix and match, or create your own look, it will still be a winner. Here are some of the new season options:
Five ways to eat oysters
People either love them or hate them, but oysters remain a prized delicacy. A versatile shellfish, they can be eaten raw or cooked, the later including fried, baked, steamed, or stewed. Some people like to swallow the oyster whole, while others prefer to chew them to savour the full flavour. Most Kiwis prefer Bluff oysters, […]
Craft your own gifts
Many of you will be familiar with Cricut crafting machines. The range of available accessories allows you to personalise gifts for friends and family. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott checks out three of them. Back in February this year I reviewed the Cricut Maker 3, the precise card, paper and vinyl cutting machine that can […]
Collaborative design reaps awards
The NKBA (National Kitchen Bathroom Association) Awards is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for interior designers. For entrants to the NKBA awards, achieving a win in any of its categories is an accolade to be proud of, but to be a first-time entrant and win four awards is recognition indeed. […]
