The results are in…: Juvenate

When investing in your skin, you want products you know will work – and work well. We learn more about Juvenate, the super active skincare range leading the market with scientifically proven results and award-winning ingredients. Metropol catches up with Juvenate Director Marie August about the leading products.       B-HYDRATED […]

Cure your winter hair blues: GM Hair Design

Is your hair feeling dehydrated? Unloved? With split ends, or lacks lustre and you are struggling to style it? You might just need a hair detox.   GM Hair Design is your place for addressing winter hair blues, with its Hair Detox Treatment offer to address 25 different hair issues. For just […]

Bridal Bonanza: Canterbury Bride of the Year

The sentiment behind your wedding day is, undoubtedly, the most important aspect, but let’s be honest here, the bride’s entry is the moment that all in attendance are waiting for with baited breath.     That perfect dress which is said to be the focus of attention on a wedding day is […]

Putting your best foot forward: Event Professionals

When it comes to your event, be it a product launch, conference, business incentive or an award event, you want it to be a symbolic representation of your business – professional, seamless and memorable. After all, we’ve long known it’s the first impressions which count.     With more than 30 years […]

So, why Rossendale? Rossendale Vineyard

Just a stone’s throw from the city, Rossendale Vineyard feels like a world of its own.   With large outdoor spaces and flexible indoor areas, this relaxed and private venue is adaptable for any function or event. Offering delicious, nutritious, and interesting dining options, their chef can cater for all tastes and […]

Luxury Location: Clear Ridge Apartments

Daydreaming of the perfect getaway, or a special event in a stunning setting? The Clear Ridge Apartments five-star accommodation in Hanmer Springs makes those images in your head a wonderful reality. The luxury accommodation as well as function facilities are perfect for pre-and post-wedding get togethers, as well as the wedding itself. […]

Setting the scene: Amuri Estate

If wowing the crowd is on the conference and events cards for you, then Amuri Estate in the Hanmer countryside can help you do it.   Just 10 minutes out of the village and 90-minutes from Christchurch, Amuri Estate’s supreme views set the scene for perfection, while the luscious variety of spaces […]

Changing Protocol: Protocol

As they say, every cloud has a silver lining. For Protocol, that meant looking at the space they had and envisaging the space it could become.   Owner Genaea Calvert says, “COVID-19 allowed us to re-visit our business and utilisation of spaces”. So, after feedback about noise travelling from the bar area, […]

Cakes & catering with a twist: Twisted Flour and Sugar

Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants are a mother and daughter team, Sally and Kate, who create magic in the kitchen, with a pinch of chaos.     The Twisted ladies specialise in creating bespoke cakes, delicious grazing platters and individualised catering for your special event. Their spectacular cakes – from dainty treats, […]

Flavours of the World: World Cuisine

Planning a corporate event, function or in-home party? Chef Liz M and her team at World Cuisine create designer menus influenced from her world travels.   With vast international catering experience as a private chef, she has worked on exclusive dinner parties and events like Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix, […]