Creating classic masterpieces: Seaton’s French Polishing & Furniture Repair
Whether it’s a passed down heirloom, or an amazing thrift find, Seaton’s French Polishing & Furniture Repair can turn your treasured pieces into a modern masterpiece. Owner Mike Fullen and his team are experts at taking a weathered piece of furniture and restoring its former glory, or giving it a modern twist. “It’s […]
Supreme skincare service: Transform Clinic Merivale
Our skin is our largest body organ and is exposed to various external and internal factors that can affect its health and appearance. Fortunately, there are many quality skin treatments available to help rejuvenate and restore skin to a smoother and healthier appearance. Transform Clinic Merivale specialises in advanced aesthetic treatments to help […]
Gentle pet goodbyes: Our Pet’s Goodbye
Discovering that your beloved family pet has a terminal illness, or finding yourself in any situation where you may need to consider euthanasia for your pet, is devastating. Emotions run high during this stressful and confusing time. One final humane act offering your pet peace is compassionate euthanasia. What if there was a […]
Ballet flats are back
For a few years, platforms have ruled the runways. Recently, the flat and dainty ballerina shoe is having a moment in the spotlight. Arguably revived by Miu Miu’s fall 2022 show, but always in fashion thanks to Chanel’s famous two-toned flats, the ballet flat is only just reaching its potential in the New […]
Te Pae net carbon zero
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been recognised as Toitū net carbonzero certified, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to leading the industry in world class sustainable operations. Ayear after committing to the milestone – and almost two years in operation – Te Pae has met Toitū Envirocare’s internationally-recognised standards of measuring, managing and […]
Solving your property problems: vUrbs
Building, developing urban and rural subdivisions, and even renovating properties usually involves planning and resource consents, and sometimes problems arise. To avoid sticky situations, or find suitable solutions, it helps to have experts on the job. Experts such as the professional team at vUrbs Planning Services, who work with government and private sector […]
Property analysis
Canterbury is one of only two regions nationally, where women and men own equal percentages of properties, according to a new report. Released on International Women’s Day (8 March), CoreLogic’s 2024 Women & Property report found that nationally female-only real estate investors significantly lag their male counterparts in fast-tracking wealth creation through property. […]
Curating a bathroom aesthetic
The best of the country’s bathrooms were recently put to the test for their beauty and functionality. The winning bathrooms followed one of two aesthetics: light, relaxing, fresh, some Hamptons-esque, or dark, romantic, sultry, and luxurious. These two moods allude feelings of calm and lush purpose, making it easier to unwind and practise […]
Capturing history with Ian Borthwick
Journalist, photographer, award-winner, and friend to many in the professional rugby arena, Paris-based, yet Christchurch-born Ian Borthwick has a way with words. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker sits down with him to uncover his latest project. Imagine the bustling cities of the world, swarming and polluted, before coming to a standstill during the […]
Bridging culture and beauty: Art Fetiche
There’s a knack in creating artworks that captivate, to capture meaning in a way that empowers and educates. From the 420sqm ‘Man Cave’ so impressive it left mouths agape, to Kauawhi, the two-koru heart-shaped sculpture in support of the Māia Health Foundation, Art Fetiche has proved countless times their commitment to their craft […]
