Ready for retail therapy: Darcy Boutique
As the event season begins, now is the time to find your perfect outfit. Amongst the vibrance of Merivale, sits a chic, modern clothing store supplying honest advice and beautiful garments. At Darcy Boutique, each piece is carefully curated by owner, Victoria Knutson, with her customers in mind. Victoria and her staff ensure […]
Expertly constructed homes: D.G.I Morgan Ltd
Anyone who’s put serious thought into the daunting task of actually building their dream home understands how important it is to get the little things right. It can be the difference between realising your vision and being stuck with something not-quite-right for years to come. It’s this kind of attention to detail that […]
A perfect spread: Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants
Cup Week is a time of celebration for Cantabrians. With glorious warm spring weather settling in, it’s a great time of year to enjoy together time with friends and whānau. If you are putting together a Cup Day shindig to watch the big race, and have a few mouths to feed, a high […]
Secure the best setting: Cashmere Club
With spring in full swing and Cup and Show week just around the corner, event season switches into top gear. If you have a Christmas gathering coming up, it’s time to contact Kayla Woolley, events manager at the Cashmere Club, to secure your booking at a venue that will please everyone. “The Garden […]
Fusion takes flight: Manu
This new restaurant by celebrated local restaurateur Karen Hattaway, a veteran of the Aotearoa hospitality community, is a rare new bird on Ōtautahi’s thriving cuisine scene. Centrally located beside the Ōtākaro river, Manu serves up “fresh innovative Pasifika glam”. It’s a bold concept the team has taken great pains to achieve in a […]
A pint and a punt: Hornby Club
Cup and Show Week is always keenly anticipated by the hospitality sector in Christchurch. It’s a chance for various venues to show off their facilities and food in great celebratory style. The Hornby Club is no exception in its excitement at being part of this special Canterbury event. The club’s celebration of Cup […]
European feel, Christchurch charm: Chateau on the Park
A neo-Gothic-style hotel, a moat full of goldfish and glossy aquatic plants, five acres of beautiful English-style gardens and even a suit of armour – that must be somewhere in Europe. Instead, it is right here in Christchurch, the iconic Chateau on the Park, a DoubleTree by Hilton, where guests have enjoyed the […]
Torque Talk: The Human Element
The human element: the self-driving car is a concept that has fascinated the motoring world for generations. Metropol’s motoring writer Ben Selby shares his thoughts. Back in the 1950s, the space race was heating up and the fascination with what could be one day possible led to the idea of a car which […]
Stay in style and comfort: Fino Hotel and Suites
Mediterranean Revival architectural style typically features stuccoed walls, red-tiled roofs, and wrought iron balconies with window grilles. Lush gardens, fountains and atriums are also often incorporated as part of this style, and commonly applied to hotels overseas. Now, Christchurch has its very own example. Directly opposite the Christchurch Town Hall is the Fino […]
A WOW of a time in Wellington
As the nation’s capital city, Wellington is not just a business hub; it offers plenty to see and do, eat and drink, and have an all-round good time. Planning your trip will be easy, finding time to fit in all the activities you’d like will be the difficult part. Here are some ideas: […]
