Penthouse appeal: H+M Builders x Wynyard Design Studio
Picture this – a generous penthouse apartment on the 10th floor of a Gloucester Street building in an increasingly vibrant central Christchurch, with panoramic 270-degree views over the city, Hagley Park, and the Southern Alps. Tempted? Its new owners certainly were, and when they decided to renovate, H+M Builders together […]
‘tis the season to be crafty: RESENE
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, why not take the same positive approach to your festive flair? Before you go crazy at the shops on everything from too much tinsel to over-the-top ornaments, consider an eco-friendly approach to your home’s festive décor. The best part is that […]
Composing celebrations: Lansdown Narropera
Some big birthdays are being celebrated with some big sounds at Lansdown Homestead this month. The Tai Tapu venue will come alive with the sound of Beethoven in celebration of 170 years of Canterbury being settled, and 250 years since the composer was born. The four hour-long daytime concerts on […]
A fairy tale Christmas: Isaac Theatre Royal
Grab your godmother and touch up your tiara – Cinderella is coming to town! Magical transformations, heaps of hilarity, sparkling song and spectacular scenery is set to fill the stage of the Isaac Theatre Royal for nine shows this festive season. From December 15 to 20, the fairy godmother of all […]
Carving out change: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
What do you do when all your business instantly stops? For one Christchurch business, Moko Pounamu, it meant completely changing business models and moving from a wholesaler of beautiful greenstone and bone carvings – to a retailer. The greenstone and bone carving specialists have supplied beautiful New Zealand keepsakes for the […]
behind the beauty brand which gives a damn
Hannah Duder is the Christchurch-based co-founder and CEO of Indigo and Iris, an ethical beauty brand which donates 50 percent of profits to restoring sight to people in the Pacific Islands and to empowering New Zealand women to achieve financial independence. Metropol catches up with Hannah about what drives her in business. […]
Sparkle season
All that glitters is not gold – but it could well be some embellished holiday beauty. The party season is nothing if not an excuse to have some fun, makeup included. Glitter and sparkles have had a makeup moment in a year that needed some brightening up, so we’ve compiled three ways […]
Face the freckles
You’re not imagining it, freckles have become a trending beauty look recently. While once these cute lil’ spots were covered, they are now showcased (and faux-cased) loud and proud. We all know these wee guys have a tendency to present themselves after some sun exposure – but please, don’t let your skin […]
Saving face: Lovebite
One of the first things you notice about someone is their smile. Being a focal point of the face, it draws many an eye. That’s why for a lot of people losing confidence in their grin, the move to dentures is a saving grace, or more appropriately, saving face. Metropol catches up […]
Summer staples
The Summer season calls for a total wardrobe shift. Think less layers and more sun-kissed skin, with SPF of course. With longer days and warmer temps we want to be ready for all the outdoor get-togethers and celebrations. So, we’ve curated our ultimate summer style inspiration to take you from afternoon to […]
