Refresh, repair, renew: your annual home maintenance checklist
As the days grow longer, spring offers the perfect opportunity to inspect, repair, and prepare your space for the warmer months ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a first-time dweller, a solid annual maintenance routine can protect your investment and bring peace of mind. From the garden to the gutters, tackling a […]
Glow getter
Five ways to wake up with skin that glows. Double cleanse: You wouldn’t shower with your clothes on, right? Start with an oil-based makeup remover to dissolve and remove makeup. Follow this with a water-based face cleanser to wash off all the dirt, sweat, and oil build-up. The double cleanse method means your […]
Social sparkle: The Bridge Restaurant & Bar
Love a tipple from Moet & Chandon, Cloudy Bay, or Aperol Spritz? We’ve got just the spot for you. “Over Cup Week we are working closely with Moet & Chandon, Whispering Angel, Cloudy Bay wines and Aperol Spritz to create a truly sparkling atmosphere,’’ says The Bridge Restaurant & Bar co-owner Melissa Smith. […]
High teas and sunset sessions: Chateau on the Park
As the weather gets warmer, a luxurious and leisurely high tea makes for a magical afternoon. Offering one of Christchurch’s most beautiful outdoor seating areas, High Tea at the Chateau on the Park, a DoubleTree by Hilton, is a ritual of refinement. Picture delicate savouries like cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, brie and […]
Queen of the screens: Antonia Prebble
Beloved actress across Australasia, mother, podcaster, and two-time charity ambassador, Antonia Prebble has earned a platform she now uses to give back. Metropol editor Nina Tucker caught up with the Outrageous Fortune and Westside star ahead of her role emceeing for Breast Cancer Cure’s Fashion for a Cure charity event in October. When […]
Meet the Fullers
If there’s any pair who know how to host, it’s Marty and Naomi Fuller, and it’s not all they can do. The trophy cabinet of one of Christchurch’s best hospitality duos holds more than a few shiny awards – it’s home to something you can only win after running all seven of the […]
Sweet like chocolate: Sarah Adams of Queen Anne
In 2025, Christchurch company Queen Anne Chocolates is celebrating its 100th birthday. Owned by the granddaughter of one of New Zealand’s most iconic bakers, Ernest Adams, Sarah Adams tells Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about this hard-won milestone. The year is 1921, and a bright-eyed, young Ernest Adams is striding up Tuam Street […]
Entertaining? Easy. Total Food Equipment
Silly season is approaching – formal parties, casual get-togethers and all the before-and-afters of events. Here’s a hack to the hosting: Total Food Equipment. The kitchen and homewares store on Moorhouse Ave is home to hundreds of ways to make your life easier when guests arrive in spades. Stocking classic and coveted brands […]
Festive feast: Crowne Plaza
Take the stress out of the festive season with an all-the-trimmings, indulgent buffet experience on Christmas Day. If you want all the joy of Christmas without the pressure, cooking, and mountains of dishes, mix things up this year and celebrate your Christmas Day with a decadent buffet experience at Market Place Restaurant in […]
The Showroom: Christchurch European
At 522 Blenheim Road lives the latest of everything luxury in the automotive world. The Showroom is a dedicated, new undercover space showcasing an even larger selection of our luxury vehicles,” says Christchurch European managing director Niki Mills. “This impressive new site allows us to display an additional 60 luxury and classic vehicles, […]
