The city of choice: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
A privilege of being Mayor is the opportunity to attend openings and announcements, and there are three I wanted to highlight here. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking at the announcement of a $250 million expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre. This will be a terrific boost for our city’s […]
Editor’s note: The strength of our city
As the calendar fills up, so does my cup. The Metropol office is buzzing through events season, with Christmas just around the corner. This time of year is such a revitalising time for us, to connect with our community in person instead of through a page, and celebrate the life we live in […]
The making of a master chef: Sunshine Cafe & Moonlight Bar
Food is joy, it brings people together. In Pegasus, a new café by day and bar by night serves delicious eats and an ever-changing experience thanks to one passionate chef. Tim Koh, owner and head chef of Sunshine Cafe & Moonlight Bar on Tahuna Street, discovered a love for cooking in university. Throwing […]
Look sharp now: Sharp Glass
Christmas is over and New Year lies ahead. The car is crammed to bursting, the dog already living his best life at Muttley Motels, the snacks are packed, and you have even remembered the sunhats. Just need to lock the house, load the kids, and the holiday is on. Crash! That’s the eight-year-old’s […]
The power of an assistance pet
Assistance pets give people with disabilities a chance, to be independent and live a full life. Research shows that while assistance pets are primarily employed to help individuals facilitate physical tasks, they have a positive impact on psychological and social aspects, and boost vitality and quality of life. Assistance pets have been found […]
Property investment market gains momentum: NZ Mortgages
Christchurch’s property market is seeing renewed interest from investors following recent changes to the bright-line test. As of 1 July, properties held for two years or more, instead of the previous five or 10 years, are now exempt from capital gains tax. This reduced timeframe incentivises investors to re-enter the market, with Christchurch’s […]
The season of giving: Te Pae Christchurch GM Ross Steele
As we countdown to Christmas, our city is alive with excitement, bustling with visitors attending events, including those hosted at our venue. This season brings a unique opportunity to give back and uplift those in need, something we’re proud to take part in. Every year, our global venue management group, ASM Global, celebrates […]
Café and roastery in one: Coffee Worx
Between Wigram and Rangiora, this loved-by-locals café chain offers its classic roast both north and south. Rangiora is a growing and thriving town that is now a similar size to Ashburton, at approximately 20,000 residents. Have you been lately? It boasts several unique clothing stores, upmarket homeware stores, and a great collection of […]
Optimise summer socialising: Louvre Solutions
Summer brings friends and family together, enjoying barbecues and cool beverages in outdoor spaces perfectly suited for the occasion. It begs the need to upgrade patio furniture, the decking or flooring beneath, and that which houses it all, a louvre roof. The timing is spot-on now for expanding your indoor living into the […]
Housing market update
The average home in New Zealand is now worth $901,231, according to the latest Quotable Value (QV) House Price Index. The mid-November report shows property values have remained largely static in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region this quarter, despite a modicum of growth in October. QV operations manager James Wilson says the […]
