It’s Electrifying
The eagerly anticipated all-electric Rolls Royce Spectre is fast heading towards completion, with the latest round of tests for the “electric super coupé” along the French Riviera. Spectre unlocks the extraordinary potential of integrating a fully electric powertrain into our architecture of luxury platform,” says the company’s director of engineering, Dr Mihiar Ayoubi. “Our testing […]
Key to our city
For three years now, Ross Steele has had the task of bringing Te Pae Christchurch to the attention of the rest of the world, especially those in the market for conferences. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch checks in to see what he’s been up to. Responsible for successfully marketing Te Pae Christchurch as an international conferences, […]
Fortune favours the bold
Whatever age or stage of life, starting up your own business is not for the faint-hearted. While the autonomy of self-employment tempts many, it takes a lot of pluck to swap job security for the unknowns of going it alone. For Kerry Jackson, founder of M.M Linen, it was a challenge she was up for. […]
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) […]
