Neck self-massage workshop: The Stretching Sloth

Does your body feel a bit stiff in the mornings – cracking and clicking your way to the coffee machine? Have you considered learning how to stretch and massage your joints before getting out of bed? The Stretching Sloth’s ultimate goal is to eliminate the grumpiness of the world caused by a pain […]

Head west for the holidays

The school holidays are fast approaching, with the last day of Term 3 falling on 22 September. This will be the last chance to go on a decent family trip before the hectic end-of-the-year period kicks off. Use this as time for the whole family to take a proper break. Why not check […]

Storytelling with Jason Gunn

Everyone has a story to tell, and there are plenty of stages on which television personality and communications coach Jason Gunn can bring life to them. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch explains. W hen Jason Gunn describes himself, the word storyteller rings out loudly across the airwaves. He’s many things – actor, broadcaster, communication […]

Rejuvenate with Kiwi supplements: Kiwi Health

Winter may be over, although the toll the cold takes on your skin and overall health may linger for a wee while to come.   Take care of yourself, recover from the season, and get ready for the warmer months by nourishing your body with vitamins and supplements. Supplements to consider include collagen, […]

Be yourself bride: Wilkins Bridal

Unlike the brides of yesteryear, today’s bride wants her wedding dress to represent who she is and what is important to her. One bride might want lots of detail, with lace and sequins, while another bride might want something pared down and simple. Wilkins Bridal brings every bride the dress of her dreams […]

Dino-mite fun: Jurassic Adventure

Christchurch’s longest mini-golf course winds through a jungle-themed landscape filled with giant dinosaurs. The 18 holes are suitable for all ages and are fully accessible, a first for New Zealand. Kids can enjoy the Dino Dig, where they excavate dinosaur fossils. Facebook reviewers love this affordable, fun, and clean park where the water […]

Content is king: Metros Marketing

Take a look at your website. Does it have high-quality, relevant content that provides value to your viewers? If you don’t, you may run into a few problems. As the years go by, our attention span seems to go with it. With the surge in popularity of short-video content from apps like TikTok […]

Celebrating 50 years: Hagley Group

Celebration was an understatement when it came to the 50th anniversary of the Hagley Group of companies. The day was an absolute burst of fun, nostalgia, and veneration for the staff, customers, suppliers, family and friends, and owner for the last 40 years, Geoff Ball. These Christchurch based companies, which have touched so […]

Planning your big day: Melton Estate

Planning a wedding often becomes a full-time job. Organising a wedding planner, a beautiful venue, and vendors who understand your needs with the ability to work smoothly in the space is a big task. At Melton Estate, a venue of architectural excellence in a gorgeous vineyard setting, there’s Tracy Caunter, wedding specialist and […]

My Fair Lady features Christchurch Symphony Orchestra: Showbiz

Showbiz Christchurch is delighted to introduce its eagerly awaited production of My Fair Lady. Following the success of previous hits, Matilda The Musical and That Bloody Woman, this is their most anticipated production of 2023. Running from 21 to 30 September. Set in 1912, the musical tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a […]