Christchurch’s tan experts: Tan in the City
The weather is cooling down and the sun’s shying away, but your tan doesn’t have to disappear as a result. Aspray tan is the perfect way to keep your mood high, and maintain a healthy glow year-round. Spray tanning has been Jessica Binnendyk’s business for more than 10 years and she’s the New […]
Keeping up appearances: Transform Clinic Merivale
Most people would agree that when we look vibrant and healthy, our confidence and happiness levels soar. One of the keys to attaining these personal goals is to find an appearance medicine clinic that keeps updated with new technologies and products. Transform Clinic Merivale is committed to securing the best cutting-edge treatments for […]
Websites mistakes to avoid: Metros Marketing
Bad websites leave a bad impression on your customers. If information is too hard to find, or your website doesn’t operate the way it should, you may lose potential customers. Here are some mistakes to avoid to ensure you minimise that risk. 1. Mobile-friendly Last year, nearly 60% of website traffic came from […]
Register your firearms
New Zealand will soon have a new firearms registry. If you’re a firearms licence holder, you’re required to register information about your arms items from 24 June 2023. There’s no charge for registering your firearms. The Registry will help us make New Zealand safer. You have until 24 June 2028 to register your […]
Fashion icon Paula Ryan
Few in the cut and thrust of the fashion industry will not have heard of Cantabrian Paula Ryan. Metropol’s Céline Gibson catches up with Paula, and talks of times gone by, and those to come. Toss out your first wedding gown, stock up on comfortable jersey knits, and have fun with what you […]
Josh Komen, giving back
More than a decade since his diagnosis, two-time leukaemia survivor Josh Komen is pledging to ‘give back’ to those who were there for him during his darkest days. The former athlete – who was known as one of New Zealand’s fastest middle distance runners – is the first-ever ambassador for the Bone Marrow […]
Attenborough’s map app
David Attenborough is one of the most loved and respected travel and nature documentary producers on the planet. During his 70-year career, he has presented from 330 locations across 83 different countries and territories. Now nature lovers can follow his footsteps with an interactive map to mark every location he has recorded in. […]
A cherished heritage site: Riccarton House and Bush Enhancement project
Riccarton House and Bush is a familiar spot for many Cantabrians who enjoy the food markets on a Saturday morning. However, do we truly know its history? A Rich History Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush holds a captivating history that intertwines with the rich tapestry of Christchurch. Nestled within this enchanting seven-hectare forest are towering […]
A great escape
Taking a break from work, family, or just because you can, doesn’t have to mean fleeing the country, although that too is an option. The areas in and around Christchurch offer a myriad of opportunities for short and long-term escapes, ranging from sophisticated luxury to more simple accommodation. Queenstown, Dunedin, Kaikoura are all […]
Starry starry night
Imagine relaxing in a hot tub, chilled glass of wine in hand, gazing up at millions of stars in the night sky. New Zealand is one of the world’s top stargazing destinations, especially the South Island with its dark clear skies and unique celestial displays. Aoraki Mount Cook An international dark sky reserve, […]
