Urban property development specialists: Growcott Freer Property
Growcott Freer Property is a New Zealand-owned urban property development company, providing both prospective investors and homeowners the chance to own a brand-new property in some of Christchurch’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Directors Nicholas Growcott and Isaac Freer personally oversee every project, partnering with some of the biggest names in the industry to ensure […]
From the Editor: 10 June 2021
Here’s another issue hot off the press for you to enjoy and there are some great stories, ideas and advertising in the following pages. Metropol is blessed to have such loyal readers and advertisers, all of whom help to ensure its future for many years to come. Publishing any magazine is always a […]
Winter hues
Snuggling into soft pillows helps make the time pass more easily during those cold, wet, winter days (and nights). Colour too can add warmth to a room, and blue is a classic hue for doing this. From deep midnight blues to baby hues, it’s always a popular colour choice. As a colour, blue both […]
Working for mental fitness
Mental health is a huge issue in New Zealand currently with calls for more funding, and more understanding of a problem that affects young and old, male and female alike. One man with personal experience is author and psychologist Paul Wood. At 18, he was in prison and his life was completely off […]
He’s no ordinary thing
When a close friend needed help, Opshop frontman Jason Kerrison did something he knows well, going on stage and fronting the recent Man Down benefit concert, the band’s first live performance in Christchurch in nine years. The rest of his tight-knit group of friends also rallied around to help when they heard their […]
A comedic encore
Comedic minstrel Tim Minchin is set to raise the roof at the Christchurch Town Hall on Friday June 25 with his special brand of entertainment. A singing satirist, Minchin is widely known for his unique style, blending comedy, acting and singing into a lively performance, using all his own material. English born and […]
Vegetarian-friendly cities around the world
Cuisine is often a determining feature in travel. Examples include Tuscany in Italy to sample acquacotta, torta di ceci, olives and fettunta; France’s Champagne region for chaource and langres cheeses, truffles, les biscuits roses de Reims and bouchons de Champagne au chocolat. Gastronomic vegetarian dishes are becoming more available and more sophisticated, and […]
From the Editor: 27 May 2021
Time flies when you are having fun, they say, and there are so many fun activities in Christchurch that I am definitely enjoying myself. . Options change with the seasons and typically many Kiwis fly north to warmer climes when winter arrives. Now that we can hop on a plane trans-Tasman or to the […]
Awesome road trips
New research has revealed that the Great Ocean Road in Australia is the most beautiful road trip route in the world according to Instagram data. Others at the top of people’s bucket lists include Big Sur in California, and the United Arab Emirates’ Jebel Hafeet. Many people are still wary of international travel […]
The beauty of winter
Glistening ski slopes, temperate hot pools, wining and dining by an open fire are all hallmarks of an awesome autumn or winter holiday in our own glorious country. You don’t even need to stray far from home with a bounty of activities and attractions within easy reach of Christchurch. The following pages list some of […]
