On route: Route 72 Cafe & Emporium
It can only be called a complete experience – not simply a cafe and a store, but a destination with so much variety and pizzazz you need hours to take it all in. Set in the quaint and picturesque village of Cust is Route 72 Cafe & Emporium, a country cafe/ bar […]
Bright & vibrant in Rangiora: The Station
A curated selection of giftware, clothing and jewellery bring a fresh offering to Rangiora at The Station Café and Shop. The former train station turned café and beautiful gift store is under the new ownership of Steve and Vivienne King who have lived in and loved the North Canterbury area for […]
Taking the cake: Original Foods Baking Co
Celebration season is upon us, and every Kiwi knows you can’t turn up empty handed. Original Foods Baking Co. is here to save the stress of reinventing the salad, engineering an extravagant platter, or choosing the best bottle of wine. Jaimee Ferris, Marketing Manager of Original Foods Baking Co., tells Metropol why […]
Paprika Spiced Cutlets
Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 18 mins | Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS Lamb 2 x Quality Mark 8 bone lamb racks, trimmed of any silver skin oil for rubbing Smoked paprika mayonnaise 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup olive oil lemon juice, to taste 1 teaspoon good quality […]
A revitalised abode: DJ Hewitt Builders
A bespoke kitchen and bathroom Fendalton makeover cleverly merges two worlds – sleek design and functional family life. The 20-year-old architecturally-designed home has had a life-changing renovation of meticulous detail by DJ Hewitt Builders. This was in close collaboration with local Spatial Design firm Detail by Davina Sutton, who says the tired […]
Repetition & rhythm: RESENE
While there will always be artistic styles that experience waxing and waning popularity, the artwork you choose for your space should feel very personal. Whether you opt for an investment piece or simply want to display something that holds sentimental value, the key is picking something that really speaks to you – […]
Christmas gifts guaranteed: Barrington Gifts
Barrington Gifts is a local owned and operated business with three stores across the city – at Barrington Shopping, Wigram Landing and South City. There truly is something here for everyone – from decor, weddings, art and jewellery, to gifts for babies, children and a dedicated section for those impossibly difficult […]
Landscape magic: Trellis Warehouse
The warm weather is here, so if you’re looking to improve your outdoor features – trellis is a multi-purpose style hero which can transform your al fresco areas. Here are Metropol’s ideas for using Trellis Warehouse’s premium grade treated pine at your place this summer. PANELS AND GATES A trellis fence, […]
Constructing a strong reputation: Tonu Civil Construction
Once you find a company you can rely on for small or larger projects, you never let them go. Recommendations are given to carefully selected friends only, so precious is the quality, communication, and cost effectiveness of your prized contractor. And so it is with Tonu Civil Construction, whose projects come […]
Setting an interior trend: Canterbury Exterior Plasterers
While the name over the door is Canterbury Exterior Plasterers, this little powerhouse company also creates beautiful interior feature walls. The concrete-look walls are made with Rockcote, a lightweight material which is able to be moulded into architectural and interesting shapes for an of the moment aesthetic popular with residential and […]
