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 […]
A sign of the times
“In times of uncertainty – including today’s cost-of-living pressures and geopolitical unrest – consumers tend to gravitate toward stability in design,” says Davina Harper, Dulux’s colour and design specialist. “Colour has the power to lift spirits, offer emotional reassurance and bring a sense of calm into our homes,” Davina says, which is why […]
New kitchen for Christmas: Dream Doors
From a quick facelift refresh to a complete overhaul, a new kitchen in time for Christmas is a gift to yourself that will keep on giving. Have you got relatives and friends coming for Christmas? Feeling a bit of ‘house-barrassment’? Now is the ideal time to give your kitchen a facelift so it’s […]
Jandal scandal
Flip-flop, jandal, thong – call them what you want – this is the shoe you’ll be seeing all season. An icon of the summer wardrobe in New Zealand, these classic sandals are proving they can be both basic and beautiful. Whether Havaianas or a pair much more embellished, what we’re seeing styled on […]
From roots to results
For truly healthy hair, opt for plants instead of parabens when you’re choosing products to put on your head. Commercial shampoos and conditioners promise smoothness, volume, or shine for ‘healthy-looking hair,’ yet many achieve that through synthetic shortcuts that, over time, can do your hair and scalp more harm than good. “People are […]
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 […]
NZ Cup Week in Christchurch: Addington Raceway and Riccarton Park
We wait for it all year – and it’s finally almost here. New Zealand Cup Week in Christchurch brings no shortage of thrill or entertainment, so secure your spot to all the best events now. Addington Raceway As the jewel in the crown of Addington Cup Week, IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day […]
She loves golf
Research tells us that women often face barriers when it comes to getting into golf – things like time, cost, and confidence. She Loves Golf Canterbury is about breaking those barriers down. This spring and summer, Canterbury Golf is running a six-event series of short-format golf (6 or 9 holes) every Monday evening. […]
G-whizz. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology
Whether roughing it in the most inhospitable climates or ferrying the Kardashians through Beverly Hills, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a legend. Metropol writer Ben Selby puts the G580 to the test. With the launch of each new generation, we have seen the same square-jawed profile of the Gelandewagen, or G-Wagen for short, injected […]
Matcha made in heaven
Have we all gone mad for matcha? Metropol writer Indiana Bell investigates Christchurch’s insatiable thirst for the popular green drink. In the midst of a milky beverage, miniature icebergs bob. Milk and matcha react together, submerged in a cloudy sea of white and green. Throughout the drink, strawberries bloom on a vibrant grassy […]
