Coastal escape
A small coastal village with breathtaking views of towering snow-capped mountains and the vast blue Pacific Ocean, Kaikoura is a South Island destination which offers rich nature and cultural experiences. Visit the mountains, watch whales and dolphins, and take in the beautiful sunset while indulging in fresh, locally caught seafood […]
It’s a wonderful life: Elmswood Retirement Village
It’s been a well anticipated start to 2021 for residents of Elmswood Retirement Village as the newly refurbished Avon wing reopens and is now ready for occupation. Twelve serviced units have been given a fresh, high-spec makeover. These spacious units have been designed with luxury living and entertaining in mind. […]
New destinations: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
After Covid-19 left long-time flight attendants Tom Noonan and Sam Main out of work, the pair spread their wings to new horizons – and are set to open a new furniture store in Christchurch. Interior Warehouse will stock affordable luxury furniture and homewares when it opens on Moorhouse Ave next month. […]
Solving the people puzzle: Anderson Lloyd
People, and problems – or more specifically, helping the former solve the latter – is what drew Ashley-Jayne (AJ) Lodge to law. The employment law specialist has recently joined Anderson Lloyd’s Christchurch office as a partner, and tells Metropol how she navigates the complexities of the field. Employment law is […]
Looking beauty in the eye: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Nothing makes your heart sink like being told that you look tired, especially if you’re not. However, sometimes our eyes can be deceiving. This is because the area around the eyes is one of the first to show the early signs of aging. Dr Brigid Lee and Denise Prosser of […]
Something for every body: Magazine Designer Clothing
Choosing what to wear is one of the first decisions we make each day. Make that decision a good one by stocking up your wardrobe with quality timeless pieces. All of which can be found at Magazine Designer Clothing. Metropol sat down with owner Linda Savage to hear more about the beloved […]
The scent of fun: Fragranzi
Fragranzi’s vision is to ignite a passion for perfumes, fragrances and their design. The perfumery’s unique Medici make-your-own perfume system is a simple, no-fuss way to be creative, anytime, alone or in groups of up to fifteen. Getting a small group together to book a fun two-and-a-half-hour Perfume Design Party […]
The gift of relaxation: Beauty Progress
Motherhood and apple pie can go together beautifully in certain circumstances, but then so do motherhood and carried-my-four-year-old-on-my-hip-too-long, and motherhood and cooked-the-dinner-while-supervising-the-algebra-homework-while-feeding-the-dog-and-pretending-be-present-and-correct-on-a-Zoom-meeting. But stress, pain, and stiffness need not be inevitable for those deep in motherhood or indeed for anyone in any ‘hood. At Beauty Progress, an extensive menu of […]
Best friends of beauty: The Beauty Parlour
A therapist’s role is to alleviate concerns and help clients lead better lives. At The Beauty Parlour in Fendalton, the qualified beauty therapists do exactly that; helping each client to enhance their natural beauty and indulge in some selfcare. The team covers all aspects of everyday beauty and is always […]
A fitting smile: Dentures Plus
There’s a somewhat erroneous train of thought out there around the subject of dentures as to maintenance and cleaning, with some people believing that once their dentures are fitted, they can more or less forget about them. Ryan Carlton of Dentures Plus cautions against this casual attitude. “Just because it’s […]
