No time like now: McDonald & Hartshorne
That old adage “A stitch in time saves nine” has passed down the centuries for a reason. Our habit of putting off tackling a problem immediately can all too often grow the problem exponentially. This proverbial wisdom makes sound economic sense on both the work and home-front. With the latter, we only have […]
Paving the Future: Dragon Stone Paving
The team at Dragon Stone Paving has completed prestigious projects all over North Canterbury, including the paving along the Avon River Precinct. Owner Lee Squires gave Metropol 10 good reasons to consider paving: Paving looks amazing and you can make patterns with colour and texture. It is more durable – paving slabs are […]
Warmer, drier, quieter: Comfortglaze
What is retrofit double glazing? Quite simply, it is new insulated double-glazed units installed into your existing frames. It really is that easy. At ComfortGlaze, they’re proud of being Canterbury-owned and operated, with a dedicated team having a combined 180 years of glazing experience, in both timber and aluminium frames. There are many […]
Award-Winning Design & Style
When a builder needs a new headquarters, who does he turn to? Himself of course, with help from multi-award-winning interior designers. The result is national recognition in the NKBA Excellence in Design Awards 2022 for Armstrong Interiors and the Gregg Architectural Builders new office project. The collaborative effort for the “Builders Office Transformation” […]
It’s Electrifying
The eagerly anticipated all-electric Rolls Royce Spectre is fast heading towards completion, with the latest round of tests for the “electric super coupé” along the French Riviera. Spectre unlocks the extraordinary potential of integrating a fully electric powertrain into our architecture of luxury platform,” says the company’s director of engineering, Dr Mihiar Ayoubi. […]
Showing respect and care: Manaakitanga Funeral Services Limited
Manaakitanga Funeral Services Limited was established in July 2021 covering Waitaha. It is the only Māori funeral company centralised in Christchurch. Funeral Director Betsy Williams is the kaitiaki of Manaakitanga Funeral Services. Of Ngāi Tahu descent, she is a well-known identity amongst a number of iwi. It is not uncommon for Betsy to […]
Grieving with dignity: S.I. Funeral Services Limited
Experiencing the loss of a loved one can leave you in shock and unsure of what you need to do. Contacting a funeral director can relieve some of this stress. Charlie McKenzie of SI Funerals says that many times after his initial contact with family members, they thank him for taking so much […]
Care and compassion: Simplicity Funerals
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be one of the hardest things someone will ever experience. At such a difficult time it is comforting to be offered care and compassion through the professional experience of qualified funeral directors. The team of Jamie, Mike, Nick and Nina at Simplicity Funerals, Christchurch […]
Gold nugget opportunity: Route 72
Rarely does it happen that a village business comes up for sale with a long, rich history behind it. When the hammer goes down on this well-established Cust business, the lucky new owners receive the key to an address that has seen one hundred years of shopkeepers plying their trade. Route 72 Café […]
A dynamic team: Ray White Rangiora
From residential to lifestyle, small to large, heels to gumboots, they have it covered! The dynamic real estate mother and daughter duo, Marijke and Amy Sheppard, are a driving force in providing that next level of service, commitment and professionalism. It is not often you find team members so in tune, their personalities complementing […]
