Down in the detail: Detail King

Detail King are automotive detailing royalty, especially when it comes to Paint Protection Film (PPF). PPF is applied to the areas of your car most likely to be affected by stone chips, marks, UV light, and other road grime. Applying PPF also gives your pride and joy the greatest shine possible. Detail […]

Your own blank canvas: Rossendale Vineyard

“Each bridal couple we work with has unique tastes and ideas. They just have to tell us what they want and we will make it happen,” says Rossendale Vineyard’s events manager Graham Jones.     “We have such an adaptable canvas here in our venue, it can be dressed and themed to […]

What we all need now…

Award-winning Christchurch singer Ali Harper’s concerts are synonymous with uplifting locals in hard times, and her latest show is no different. Metropol catches up with Ali ahead of The Look of Love, where she puts her own special touch on Burt Bacharach’s hits alongside pianist Tom Rainey.   WHAT IS IT ABOUT […]

Help! How should I manage my investments during a global pandemic?! Alistair Bean

One of the keys to successful financial portfolio management is to ensure you are treated as an individual and not boxed in as just another number. Authorised Financial Adviser Alistair Bean tells Metropol why this approach is especially vital in uncertain times. WHY SHOULD I HAVE AN INDIVIDUALISED INVESTMENT PLAN PREPARED BY […]

Empathy earns confidence: Pegasus Bay Law

“Her empathy with clients is impressive at a time when they may be under a great deal of stress and grief,” says Pam Wheeler and Robyn Loversidge, directors of Pegasus Bay Law. They are referring to their firm’s Associate, Angela MacMillan, and her work in Estates Management, a very important aspect of […]

Puppy School Paw-fection: Ourvets

A passion for dogs and their good behaviour drives Sarah Ryan, Veterinary Nurse at Ourvets St Albans. With 15 years as a vet nurse under her belt, Sarah knows what makes our canine friends tick – right from puppyhood.   At Ourvets St Albans Sarah runs The Puppy Club – puppy training […]

The anti-aging treatment everyone’s buzzing about: Transform Clinic

Profhilo is receiving increasing hype around the world for its anti-aging affects. Transform Clinic owner Jenny Little tells Metropol why the Christchurch clinic has been offering the non-surgical treatment for more than a year.   WHAT IS PROFHILO? “It’s an injectable with a high concentration of a special hybrid hyaluronic acid, but […]

A balanced approach: Christchurch Boutique Dental

At one Christchurch dental clinic, dentistry has evolved to a technology-driven art from. Metropol catches up with trailblazing holistic dentist Dr David Kao from Christchurch Boutique Dental about his craft. WHAT IS HOLISTIC DENTISTRY? “Holistic dentistry is how I describe our philosophy. It’s a balanced approach, we consider the whole form and […]

Summer Selection: Made in the Shade

The fashion world always seems to be one step – or season – ahead. So, we have some great news, at Made in the Shade – summer is in! The store is dancing in colour with its array of sought-after brands, in sizes 8 to 18, right at your fingertips like Anne […]

All for Athleisure: ECCO Shoes

The latest in fashion is that it’s cool to be comfy… and we’re all for it. Enter the rise in athleisure: casual and comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for both exercise and every day. From the office, to the bar and the park you want a shoe that can do it all. […]