From the Editor: 12 November 2020
We’re here. The tail end of 2020 has arrived, and those Christmas lights at the end of the tunnel are starting to glow brighter. So, too, are the longer days and anticipation for the season of socialising and celebration. In Canterbury, the commencement of silly season is traditionally signalled by […]
A man is not a financial plan: Polson Higgs Wealth Management
Studies show women make higher returns on their financial investments than men. Why, then, do so many take a hands-off approach to money? Authorised Financial Advisor Shiree Hembrow has dedicated 25 years to helping women plan for and reap the rewards of well-managed finances. The phwealth adviser says women have a […]
Time travel possible? Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
After the year we have all had, it seems as if Marty McFly and Doc had the right idea when they jumped into that time machine. Planning your Christmas work function and want to do something memorable? How about a trip back to the iconic decade of leg warmers, big hair and […]
The (Jersey) Boys are back in town: The Court Theatre
Get ready for the show of the summer as international hit Jersey Boys makes its Canterbury debut! Running at The Court Theatre from November 21, Jersey Boys is the Tony-Award winning smash musical that tells the rags-to-riches story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, offering one hell of a […]
Climbing the ladder: Jonny Nicholls
He spent two years stacking supermarket shelves to pay his bills while working 12 hour days as a fledgling real estate agent. Now, he’s in the top one percent of Harcourts’ global performers. Metropol catches up with Harcourts Grenadier’s Jonny Nicholls about what it takes to get to the top – before […]
Pilates at home: Freedom Health Pilates
Have you heard about reformer Pilates but thought the equipment looked too hard or scary? Worried it may not help your specific injuries? Or just can’t find a class time and location that works for you? Freedom Health Physiotherapy and Pilates owner Cath Julius tells Metropol why reformer is good for everybody […]
Goodbye loose bottles, hello handy sachets: Unichem Prestons Pharmacy
Say goodbye to loose bottles and traditional pill organisers with Unichem Preston’s Medication Sachet System. Packed into convenient tear off sachets, with your name, medication, date and dose time printed on each individually, the team at Unichem Prestons take the stress out of organising your daily medications. With options from weekly, […]
Shoes and so much more: Rangiora Shoe Lines
When Rebecca Barker became proprietor of Rangiora Shoe Lines in June, she was thrilled to be taking on a respected business with a long and loyal clientele. The iconic shoe store is an independent business that’s been in the heart of Rangiora’s shopping precinct for over five decades, with previous […]
Is there something in your teeth? Dentistry on Merivale
Dentistry is one of the very few medical professions where a foreign material is placed in a patient’s body and then left there permanently for years, if not decades. Add to this the fact that the environment in which this happens is routinely subject to extremes of abrasion, temperature, acidity, bacteria, enzymes […]
Blonde intentions: Surreal hair and beauty
Making the change to blonde is a big transition and one that should not be taken lightly (pun intended). Owner of Surreal hairdressing, Michelle Marsh, talks to Metropol about her team of blonde specialists who are there to help you maintain those beautiful blondes. First and foremost, the integrity of the […]
