Meet the Principal 2018: Gillian Simpson of St Margaret’s College
“‘Everyday Superstars’ is the theme chosen for the St Margaret’s community for 2018 by our Year 13 cohort. For true wellbeing we all need to be a vital part of something bigger than ourselves and to feel needed and valued. The girls define an ‘everyday superstar’ as someone who contributes to the wellbeing of the […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Dr Lyn Bird of Selwyn House School
“One of my life long aims, as a principal, is to ensure all students are equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes for their future lives and careers. To ensure students are equipped for their future, it is paramount that a personalised, future-focused curriculum which develops students as self-regulated learners is provided. Selwyn House School offers […]
The city’s future icons: Home Trends Builders is excited about building modern homes in Christchurch
The team at Home Trends Builders is keeping its sunglasses handy and polished as the future keeps getting brighter. Each project is something a little different, driven by co-owners Peter and Elaine DeGouw’s enthusiasm for bringing inspirational, great-looking homes relevant to the Christchurch market, to fruition. Peter says the company focuses on building, “homes that […]
A healthy glow: getting your skin perfect for the big day with Caci Clinic
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You’ve been planning since the proposal, now it’s time to start working towards healthy glowing skin for the big day. The team at Caci suggests beginning your pre-wedding regime six months prior. Start with a free consultation at a Caci clinic, where the team can recommend the best options for […]
Aneurysm risk & assessment: Christchurch Vascular Group want to help you look after yourself and your loved ones
It’s a fancy word, but an aneurysm is simply a dilated blood vessel. As the blood vessel dilates, there is an increased risk of complications such as thrombosis or rupture. If the abdomen’s main blood vessel – the aorta – becomes dilated or greater than 30mm, it is called an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm or AAA, […]
Chin up: reduce your double chin without surgery at Face Value
At last, the long awaited non-surgical approach to reducing double chins has been approved for use in New Zealand and now administered in Christchurch by Face Value Cosmetic Medical Clinic’s Dr Philip Frost. “I am delighted to be one of first doctors in New Zealand trained to offer this treatment,” Dr Frost says. “It has […]
Going grey gracefully: V for Hair wants to see you looking your best in grey
Beautifully styled grey hair is turning more heads than ever before in a growing trend towards natural beauty – enhanced with a little salon magic. Master Stylist Vicki O’Fee, of V for Hair and Beauty upstairs in Merivale Mall, says women often start to grey by 35, or even earlier – and many are now […]
Something to smile about: dental implants are giving Dentistry on Merivale’s dentures clients another choice
Do you have one or several missing teeth? Have you had dentures for years but want something solid and natural looking to chew and smile with? Dental implants may be the solution for you. Dental implants are small, pure titanium screws that are surgically placed in your jaw and have proven themselves to be a […]
