From paperwork to completion: WD Build x Hardy Projects
You might be thinking you’ve done the easy part – registered before the deadline on the EQC website for on-sold, over-cap properties – but are dreading what comes next: preparing the paperwork, communicating with the Christchurch City Council, and of course coping with the stress and upheaval of the repair itself. […]
Rural living in the city: Cashmere Land Developments
It took 20 years for Graeme and Joy McVicar to obtain consent to transform their picturesque Cashmere farm into a residential housing paradise. Thanks to their tenacity and the recent endeavours of the new owners Cashmere Land Developments along with design engineers Inovo Projects and contractor CCL Construction Contracting, Cashmere Estate now […]
Passionfruit slice: Two Raw Sisters
Ingredients base ¾ cup dried coconut ½ cup almonds ½ cup buckwheat or rolled oats ¾ cup dates, softened in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drained 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or extract Pinch of sea salt filling ½ […]
Pointe in time
Christchurch-raised ballet dancer, Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson, has returned from ten years dancing in the US due to Covid-19 and taken up a position with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. He tells Morgan Tait what it’s like to be a performer amidst a pandemic. “The biggest way that Covid-19 has affected me […]
Intelligently designed for independence: HQ Construction x WindsorCare
Eight new architecturally designed villas in Shirley offer would-be buyers the chance to live independently, while still being connected to the services of WindsorCare. The 100 square metre north-facing single storey dwellings are constructed from durable materials chosen with long-term maintenance in mind. Opposite The Palms shopping centre and near […]
A day in the life of Cameron Bailey: Harcourts gold
Cameron Bailey is one of New Zealand’s most renowned real estate agents, and Harcourts’ number one consultant of almost 7000 internationally. Metropol catches up with the Christchurch Harcourts gold agent about how he manages his career, and his life. 5AM I wake up and check any emails which may have come […]
Internationally designed for locals: The Option
The flair of European cuisine hides in plain sight in Northwood at The Option Bistro & Wines. Those who have visited the continent will know, there, hospitality transcends expertly cooked cuisine with matching wines, and combines excellent service and an atmosphere which fosters connection. And that’s exactly what happens at The Option. […]
Do you need Devine intervention? Michael Devine Insurance
Independent and professional advice. That’s what clients receive when they discuss their insurance needs with Michael Devine. WHAT TO YOU PERSONALLY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF YOUR WORK? “It’s forming strong personal relationships with clients so they know they can trust us and the insurance solutions we develop for […]
Helping girls thrive: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
Teenagers – and their parents – will know the anxiety around what comes after high school. So imagine those feelings amplified by a global pandemic which means no OEs, job shortages, and disruption to tertiary education courses. Enter Thrive for Girls, a coaching organisation designed to help girls navigate their formal […]
Travel made Ezi
The hospitality and tourism industry has been one of the hardest hit by Covid-19 travel restrictions, despite more Kiwis deciding to explore their backyard this summer. However, for some local businesses it has meant a chance to do something a little different and take supporting local to a whole new level. […]
