Proud by name and result: Proudfoot Plastering
An entire exterior replaster transformed this earthquake damaged house into a beautiful, healthy home. Greg Proudfoot Plastering worked with other contractors to not only repair this home, but ensure its long-term maintenance – while looking brand spanking new. Greg and his team were engaged to replaster this ‘90s home […]
The masters of plaster: Canterbury Exterior Plasterers
With 33 years in the business, every client of Canterbury Exterior Plasterers is assured of expertise, reliability, and gorgeous results. What you don’t get, however, is a team set in its ways. The latest products, identifying the right product for the job, new skills, and a variety of challenging projects […]
View from the top: DCM Roofing
If you haven’t had a good look at your roof lately, chances are Iain McPhail of DCM Roofing has – from the cockpit of his aerobatics plane. Iain’s been in the roofing business for 20 years and often jokes to clients that he’s probably seen their roof, while flying upside […]
A healthy sale
Christchurch’s Health Precinct has taken a step forward with the recent sale of a site destined to become a multi-storey medical services facility, proposed to have luxury recovery suites and medical procedure rooms spread across seven floors. Ōtākaro Limited sold 36 to 44 Oxford Terrace – next to the Canterbury DHB’s […]
The business of farming: Lincoln University Agribusiness
The oldest university in New Zealand, Lincoln, has a long connection to the country’s primary industries and is at the forefront of agricultural research and business. But not only does the institute teach the country’s future generations of farmers – it also partners with people, government and entities to offer advice, research […]
Are you up for the challenge? Wellbeing Challenege
Now is the time to create wellbeing habits to boost your immune system and reduce stress. The Wellbeing Challenge is a fun and social way to do this. One of the things I have noticed this year, is that many people are tired already despite having had a break. Stress is […]
Casting the net wider: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
Pandemic-induced closed restaurants meant casting the net wider for Christchurch’s Oceans North Seafood, which quickly whipped up an online ordering and home delivery service for Kiwi foodies and families keen to join the ilk of the country’s top chefs and restaurants. A long-time preferred wholesaler for premium and sustainably sourced […]
Protecting your privacy
A recent Apple update is being touted as big news for consumers, who can now opt out of brands using their data. It’s just the latest move by the tech giant to give users more protection for their ever valuable data, and is being labelled as “seismic” for consumers and digital media […]
Business sales set to grow: LINK Business
Low interest rates, retiring baby boomers, returning expats, migration and growing business confidence as New Zealand remains Covid-19-free is contributing to a “cautiously optimistic” Canterbury business community, according to LINK Business Brokers’ latest market update. LINK Christchurch Sales Manager Katherine Shepherd says local Canterbury businesses have found themselves in a […]
Walk on the Wildflower side: Wildflower Botanicals
With over 30 years in her industry, qualified herbalist and nutritional health coach Megan Sheppard knows what she’s doing when it comes to giving your body what it needs. Metropol sits down with the queen of clean ingredients to hear about her natural health empire, Wildflower Botanicals. THE PRODUCTS “We […]
