Effortless style for every occasion, go botanical: OFI Linen

Busy women who value style and convenience love having a great go-to boutique where choosing outfits is easy. In the heart of the city, Cashel Street is home to OFI Linen where head director Wendy Giltrap and her experienced team understand the pressure of finding the perfect outfit, even when time is short. “A customer […]

Editor’s note: Shop local, support small businesses

With the 2024 holiday shopping season set to be one of the most challenging on record, Buy NZ Made is urging Kiwis to support local businesses this Christmas. Rising costs, economic uncertainty, and ongoing global challenges have put immense pressure on small businesses across the country, including Canterbury. Christmas is traditionally a peak period for […]

It’s almost time for New Zealand Cup Week: Riccarton Park and Addington Raceway

Our beautiful garden city comes alive during Cup Week. Fill the calendar and feel the excitement. New Zealand Cup Week at Riccarton Park: 9, 13, 16 Nov 2024 A Canterbury social highlight, the New Zealand Cup at Riccarton Park is fast-paced, featuring high-class entertainment. A stunning venue for it, Riccarton Park invites you to enjoy […]

Restoring New Zealand’s law and order: Vanessa Weenink, MP Banks Peninsula

Every New Zealander deserves to feel safe in their homes, businesses, and communities, but in recent years, that feeling has turned to fear for too many. Here in Canterbury this issue is no different. That’s why this Government made a promise to restore law and order and we’ve taken decisive action in our Q3 Action […]

Editor’s Note: Going global with Kiwi cleantech

Early in October came the news that 14 ambitious Kiwi cleantech startups are chasing global investment and partnership opportunities as part of the 2024 Cleantech Trek to the USA and Europe. Estimated to be worth more than NZD$1 trillion annually by 2030, the global cleantech market is growing rapidly due to investment in clean energy technologies such as […]

It’s playtime: Canterbury Playcentre Shop

Warmer weather is on the horizon and playtime naturally shifts outside. Children learn through hands-on experiences and emulating the environment around them – role playing with cooking is one such popular activity. The Canterbury Playcentre Shop offers a wide variety of equipment designed for early childhood, which encourages exploration, imagination and experimentation. Their range includes […]

Make summer dressing a breeze: Off The RAC

Refresh your wardrobe with the latest styles arriving just in time for the warmer months. Think relaxed tees, breezy shorts, elegant dresses for race days, and special occasion outfits. Whether it’s a pop of colour or a classic staple, this boutique has everything you need—all at great prices. Known for its popular labels like Stella […]

Get the Look at The Crossing

New Zealand Cup Week and The Crossing go hand in hand when it comes to getting dressed and ready. Create the events-season wardrobe of your dreams, and style from hair to handbag at the city’s shopping playground. HAIR Twiggi Hair, Modern Man STYLING Mary Outram MODELS Portfolio Model Agency, Jessie, Hollie, Fabian PHOTOGRAPHY Honey Lens […]

In the city

Christchurch truly comes to life as Cup Week nears and the weather warms up, and there’s no better place to be than in the city. A delightful day is never far away, with no shortage of experiences to enjoy. Host a brunch and head to the shops Gather your guest list and put on a […]

Editor’s Note: Excitement builds for Cup Week

Every issue of Metropol is special to our team, although often for different reasons. This issue comes out as Christchurch is well down the track gearing up for Cup Week. Deciding content, working with clients, designing and proofing the pages, and finally sending the magazine to the printer, is followed by the excitement of having […]