Why we need a fashion festival
Three reasons why Christchurch is the perfect host for a fashion festival. The Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival (CSFF) is a sartorial showcase, bringing stylish New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) events with South Island flavour. In a three-year partnership between sustainable economic development agency ChristchurchNZ and NZFW, it builds on last year’s landmark debut […]
Meet the people behind your next purchase: Pier Law
Is buying a house on your radar? Make sure you have the experts in your corner. Property is a big part of the work done by the team at Pier Law. With offices in Northwood, Kaiapoi and New Brighton, this busy conveyancing practice helps people buy and sell homes across Canterbury every day, […]
Place to celebrate: The Redwood Hotel
Looking ahead to booking somewhere for an end-of-year gathering? Get in quick. If you have been tasked with planning an end-of-year celebration, the Christchurch Function Centre at The Redwood Hotel should be your top pick. Led by manager PJ Prasad Pilla, his dedicated events team will handle everything – from your first enquiry […]
Destination Kaikōura
The excitement of Marlborough Anniversary Weekend from 31 October to 2 November is your calling for three days of fun, fresh air and delicious food in Kaikōura. DAY 1: Start your weekend off with the right energy and see Kaikōura as you have never experienced before on a 3.5 hour EcoZip adventure. A […]
Love it and list it: Sparkle Stay
Tired of managing your holiday rental? Hand it over to the professionals and let them deal with absolutely everything from checking guests in to buying extra soap. Managing a short-term rental can be rewarding, but for busy owners (or those living outside Christchurch) the day-to-day demands can quickly become overwhelming. From Airbnb designing, […]
Could Holly Lea be your next home?
A collection of 22 new apartments marks another milestone at this adored Fendalton village. The Heathfield Apartments were recently opened at Holly Lea; the 22 new homes become the latest development in the village’s rich history. Elegant and celebratory with a live harpist adding a special touch, the opening event was attended by […]
Beyond the injectable Your cosmetic questions answered: Transform Clinic
Leading appearance medicine nurse with years of specialised experience, Katie McIndoe has built a reputation for excellence in advanced non-surgical aesthetics and is in constant demand. Katie sits down with Metropol to talk about the evolution of injectables and how treating a client looks different for everyone. Katie, how do injectables now compare […]
Dream kitchens: Dream Doors
You could have the kitchen of your dreams in just five simple steps. The Dream Doors five-step process guides clients through consultation, design, manufacturing, installation, and handover. This structured client-focused approach is designed to reduce renovation anxiety through effective communication. Managing director Adrian Kay emphasises the importance of each phase: “We focus a […]
Awesome encounters
From playful dolphins to soaring albatrosses, experience Kaikōura’s marine magic this spring. Spring is a great time to experience Kaikōura from the water. As the days become longer, it’s the perfect excuse to get outdoors and experience some of the incredible wildlife found just offshore. For many visitors, swimming with Kaikōura’s wild dusky […]
Beginners guide to subdividing
Wondering if you could subdivide? Factors to consider: Anyone who lives in Christchurch with eyes in their head can see that the city is undergoing massive change. New residential subdivisions are sprouting up all over the city and in older suburbs, standalone family homes built in the 1960s and 70s are being bowled […]
