Singing the blues
Blue is a much-loved colour, used throughout history by the ancient Chinese, the Egyptians, Greeks, Moors and many other cultures. As a colour it both contrasts and complements most other colours so it is a popular choice, especially for interior design. On the colour spectrum, it runs the gamut from pale icy blues to sea-kissed […]
Gold on the water
She made worldwide headlines last year following her historic performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Newlywed Dame Lisa Carrington is one of New Zealand’s greatest athletes, and her accomplishments and incredible success in competitive kayaking have inspired generations of proud Kiwis. The first New Zealand woman to become a triple gold medalist, there is no […]
Sprinting to the top
In recent years, New Zealand has seen a rise in the number of the fastest women ever to have run on home soil. Two of these women, Rosie Elliott and Anna Percy, both 24 years old, are from Christchurch. Still early in their athletics careers, they show incredible talent and promise for continued success in […]
The waves of wellness
Every year we see wellness trends come and go. Let’s take a look back at some of the all-time greats of the last decade and see what has stuck the course. Gut health When research emerged that gut microbiota play a fundamental role in our health, it became a huge focus in the wellness industry. […]
Living healthy, living well
“You can’t pour from an empty cup” – Joseph Fleming Taking care of others comes naturally to most of us. Our children, our parents, our cherished friends, we don’t think twice about looking after them. So why do so many people struggle to take care of their own health and wellbeing? Wellness is now recognised […]
Finding balance
Author, speaker, and wellbeing retreat leader are just a few of the hats wellness coach Rachel Grunwell wears. Metropol’s Georgia Summerton chats to her about her experience coaching others towards a happier and healthier life. After decades working as a journalist, Rachel was offered a wellbeing column while on maternity leave. It was writing this […]
Fish and kale laksa soup
Courtesy of Nicola Galloway “Soup for dinner is not unusual in our house. I think it is the one-pot-meal aspect I love so much, plus the layering of flavours and textures. Although this laksa can be eaten all year round, it is particularly good as the weather cools down. The aim with this dish is […]
Sliced and diced
Veggie prep can get a bit stock standard during a busy work week and inspiration can run a little dry by Thursday night. We have curated a collection of nifty kitchen gadgets that will make veggies more fun for children, or help create a healthy alternative to your usual carb picks, while also steering clear […]
Enjoying a healthy home
What makes a healthy home? Ask different people and they’ll probably all give you similar answers – warm, dry and comfortable. They’re right, all of those do help in creating a healthy home yet there are several paths homeowners can tread to ensure various levels of healthy. Starting from scratch and building new is a […]
Influencing with style
The 2021 Women of Influence winners were recently announced, and amid the impressive line-up is Yu Mei founder, Jessie Wong. Taking out the Business Enterprise award, Jessie has seen amazing success in her career, and is making her presence known in the fashion industry. Metropol writer Georgia Summerton chats to her about her journey so […]
