Supporting women in work
Job hunting can be daunting, especially if you’ve been unemployed or in the same role for a long time. It’s easy to forget your value, question your skills and lose confidence — mindsets that ChristchurchNZ has identified as a key reason why approximately 20,000 women in Canterbury are either underemployed or underutilised in the workforce. […]
Dressed for success
Dressing for work doesn’t need to mean plain pant suits and all neutral colour palettes. You can still have fun with your corporate wardrobe while looking smart and put together. There are a few key tips that will help you build a wardrobe that is suitable for the office but also has some of your […]
Boost your wellbeing
More than 1600 people across New Zealand have already pledged to take charge of their wellbeing and fundraise for a better mental health system. Part of Mindfulness Month, launched this August by the Mental Health Foundation in partnership with The Kindness Institute, the initiative encourages participants to prioritise a mindful moment during each day of […]
Good for business
Conferences are big business these days. They are also good for business, bringing together like-minded people to learn, generate new ideas, network and to refresh motivation. The benefits of attending a conference are different for everyone. Visiting a new place is part of the appeal for many attendees (and their partners), and most conferences and […]
Baked lemon slice
Ingredients 150g butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder LEMON TOPPING 4 eggs 3/4 cup caster sugar 4 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1/4 cup plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 100ml lemon juice TO SERVE 1 Tbsp icing sugar, to dust […]
Sage and mushroom baked brie
Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Ingredients 1 ripe camembert (or wheel of brie) 120g button mushrooms 15g butter 3 sage leaves 50ml dry white wine 1 pinch ground cumin Freshly ground salt and pepper Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Insert a knife into the skin of the cheese and […]
Hummus three ways
Ingredients Classic 400g can chickpeas (or 350g cooked chickpeas) 1/4 – 1/2 small clove garlic, chopped 2–3 tsp hulled tahini (optional) Juice of 1/2 – 1 lemon 2–3 Tbps extra-virgin olive oil About 1/4 cup ice cold water Method Drain chickpeas, rinse well and tip into a food processor. Add garlic and tahini (if using) […]
Fit and healthy felines
Cats may seem lazy with all of the lounging around in the sun they do. But keeping your cat active and healthy is important, as overweight cats are more likely to suffer from health conditions such as osteoarthritis and diabetes. Here are a few tips to keep your favourite feline fit and healthy. Keeping hydrated […]
Next stage for new theatre
With the main contract about to be awarded, construction will start soon on Christchurch’s new three-storey Court Theatre. Tender documents are currently with the short-listed contractors, with the theatre to be completed by 2024. Its multipurpose facilities will include a main theatre with 360 seats, a family theatre seating 120 to 150, several flexible studios […]
Tap dance to the top
In a cut-throat New Zealand entertainment industry, emerging young Christchurch performer Bayley Graham has found himself in the spotlight, thanks to hard work and dedication. The tap-dancing talent chats exclusively with Metropol writer Nina Tucker about his recent win on the New Zealand talent show ‘60 Seconds’, what tap dance means to him, and the […]
