Her home, her castle: Q&A with Dot Smith
As a child, she dreamed of living in her very own castle. Some fifty plus years later, after decades of hard toil, Dot Smith, Queen of Riverstone Castle in Oamaru, finally realised that dream. When did you decide to fulfil your childhood dream of having your own castle? The day I turned […]
Long Live a Long Life!
It was a packed and attentive audience that gathered to hear Tony Buettner, Blue Zones National Spokesperson, give his second presentation at Alpine View Lifestyle Village, courtesy of their TRILife Talks Wellness Programme. Tony shared remarkable stories of five diverse places in the world, known as the Blue Zones, where the populations have […]
Five years of legal expertise: Pegasus Bay Law
For the past five years, Pegasus Bay Law has proudly provided clients in Christchurch and Kaiapoi with trusted, professional legal services. Celebrating its anniversary in January, the team took the time to reflect on the significant growth of the business, while also looking forward to what’s planned for the future. With two offices […]
Creating Memories: Caroline’s Kombi tours
Summer holidays are all about creating memories with friends and family, so bring your visitors aboard Caroline’s Kombi for an experience they will never forget. Sit back, relax and explore Christchurch, say Caroline and Murray of Caroline’s Kombi tours, who would like to wish everyone a happy New Year Tau Hou Hari. “To […]
Fun for the foodies
Christchurch is set to don its chef whites and apron in April, as it puts on a fun and fabulous foodie event in the city. So clear the pantry, empty the fridge, prepare to stock up and get ready for the 2019 Food Show Christchurch, on from 5 to 7 April at Horncastle Arena! […]
Street-style eats back: Night Noodle Markets
The eagerly anticipated Night Noodle Markets will once again transform North Hagley Park into a bustling Asian street food festival this Waitangi Day as it hits the city for 12 delicious nights from 6 -17 February. Coinciding with the Chinese New Year, Cantabrians can embark of a vibrant flavour journey through Asia, with […]
Making happy babies
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health recommends babies ideally are exclusively breast fed until aged six months. Breast milk is full of antibodies so it develops a baby’s immune system and that’s why it’s such a special commodity. Breast might be best for babies, but getting feeding underway can be a struggle. Now, thanks […]
Editor’s Perspective: Metropol 31st Jan
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you” Oprah Winfrey There’s something addictive about success. Whether it’s kicking bad habits, forming better ones or setting our lives on the paths we aspire to. However, we’ve talked to some highly motivated women recently who don’t set New Year’s resolutions – […]
Chelsea Winter’s Healthy Philosophy
It’s the season of resolutions; a time when we remain focused on the promises we vowed to keep soon after the clock ticked over marking the start of 2019, before our resolve starts to waver somewhere around Easter. Not surprisingly, many of these resolutions are centred around our culinary consumption. So we caught […]
A Thoroughly Mod Thumbelina: The Court Theatre
Listen up all ye small people, tall people and somewhere-in-between people for some very exciting news! The tiniest girl in the world (she’s no bigger than your thumb) is coming to The Court Theatre and her name, ever so appropriately, is Thumbelina! The story of Thumbelina was written by Hans Christian Andersen in […]
