A fantastic time: Christchurch City Council
It is almost Cup and Show Week when we show off our beautiful city to the rest of the country, and doesn’t it look terrific in the spring? This is the week when country comes to town, and we celebrate our rural neighbours who have made Canterbury strong. I’m really looking forward to […]
Planning and consent experts: vUrbs Planning Services
Navigating planning consent in the constantly evolving landscape of resource management has become increasingly complex and uncertain. Aspecialist planning service, vUrbs are experts at helping architects, engineers, builders, property developers, and owners with up-to-date planning expertise from the get-go of their projects.“In all projects, we recognise the need for responsible stewardship of urban, […]
Last minute show stoppers
It happens to the best of us. Life gets busy, we get caught up. If your Cup and Show Week outfit is a work in progress, we’ve compiled some go-to styles and colours for inspiration and shopping solutions. CURATED BY NINA TUCKER
Visit historic Kaiwara Homestead
An open weekend at historic Kaiwara Homestead, on 18 and 19 November, will delight gardeners and history buffs everywhere. Metropol writer Céline Gibson has a sneak peek at what’s in store. Arare opportunity to view one of Canterbury’s finest farming properties, two consecutive open days at Kaiwara Homestead in Culverden will also […]
Shield your hair from the sun: Haar Design
The importance of SPF for protecting the skin is well known, but few know how to keep their hair healthy and hydrated, especially over the harshest time of the year, summer. Introducing System Professional’s Solar Line, a line designed to protect your precious locks from damage caused by sun exposure. The line has […]
Looking to the future: Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
This election was fought amidst significant uncertainty facing businesses. Now more than ever, they need a government formed, and fit-for-purpose policy settings that create certainty, reduce the cost of doing business, allow better access to a migrant workforce, and reduce compliance costs and red tape. Canterbury businesses are bold, with big aspirations for […]
Mid-2025 opening forecast
Further delays may mean Christchurch residents and groups can’t use the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre until mid-2025. More delays and a legal dispute between the delivery agency and contractor were announced in late October, arising from a cost escalation dispute between the contractor, CPB, and the Crown’s delivery agency, Rau Paenga (formerly […]
Brand vs performance: Metros Marketing
This month I’m going to break down the key differences between brand and performance marketing. Both are just as crucial as each other, but there are a few key differences to keep in mind when choosing the right channel to market down and what to expect. 1. Brand marketing is all about creating […]
A living memory: One Gifted Tree
For an everlasting gift, a living memory, or stunning statement, a specialty tree makes all the difference. They give a bang of bright colour on the deck of a small apartment, make an impact in a big pot, or as a central feature to a new build. One Gifted Tree is a […]
Cartoonist’s slice of heaven
Farmer, rugby player, and much-loved cartoonist, Murray Ball has been brought to life in a new book by his son Mason. Murray Ball: A Cartoonist’s Life, written by Mason Ball is a warm and humorous first biography of Murray. It tells the story of how Murray became the leading cartoonist of his generation, […]
