The most important thing you wear is your hair: G M Hair Gallery
Communication is key when it comes to hair design. You want a hairstylist who is going to listen to what you want but also recommend what they feel is needed to uplift the look further. The hairstylist is, after all, the professional. Metropol sits down with Mike Hamel, co-owner of GM Hair […]
At last! I can Hear Again!
During the recent COVID-19 lockdown, we experienced a huge change to our daily lives. The normal buzz of activities and work slowed to a more pedestrian pace and it gave most people a chance to return to a simpler, family life. That is, if both of your ears were working! […]
Let it glow
We’ve long paid heed to a ‘more is more’ aesthetic when it comes to our makeup cabinets after all, a girl can never have too many products, right? And while that may certainly be true, luminous skin has become a trend of its own and, rather than adding layers of makeup, the […]
Pork Stir-Fry: NZ Pork
There’s nothing like a classic pork stir fry in your culinary repertoire. It’s a simple, no-fuss recipe that the whole family will love. Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 400g NZ pork fillet, finely sliced 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp chilli flakes […]
Moroccan Charred Chicken Skewers with Herby Labneh: The Collective
Moroccan flavours are the ultimate way to add flavour to chicken and we’ve got a nice, easy recipe for you to follow. Ingredients: Labneh: • 400g tub The Collective Straight Up Unsweetened Yoghurt • 1 clove garlic, minced • ½ tsp dried oregano • ½ tsp dried thyme • Pinch […]
Longhurst’s luxe local: The Long Knight
The Long Knight is a family-friendly gastro pub with delicious meals and snacks to cater for most taste buds. Happily situated in the heart of the Longhurst and Knight Stream subdivisions, opposite the Longhurst Medical Centre, with outdoor seating overlooking Greenaway Park, it is an ideal place to relax and […]
Tavern ticks all of the boxes: The Elmwood Trading Company
Marty and Naomi Fuller are the proud owners of The Elmwood Trading Co., a locally loved tavern that has an amazing community around it. Metropol caught up with Marty about how they’ve been getting on since taking over the reins 22 months ago. With a massive grin on his face […]
A cut above the rest: Douglas Furniture
Making the most of the lockdown, Douglas Furniture took out the mirror to reflect on its processes and how the team can better improve them. After operating in Christchurch for more than 65 years and being one of the more established joineries in New Zealand, they managed to find uncharted territory. We […]
Hillside Haven: Fleetwood Construction
Specialist hill builders Fleetwood Construction receive most of their commissions through word of mouth recommendations, and the newly completed home on Cashmere Hill is no exception. This stunning project came to Sam and Charlotte from a previous client whose Cass Bay home won a Gold Award in the Master Builders House of […]
Pretty in Pink: RESENE
It has been the darling of recent times – millennial pink has appeared in all walks of life from clothing (men’s and women’s), products, accessories, hair and makeup, and interiors. It’s a colour that may not be going away anytime soon but the sweeter truer shades of pink we’ve been seeing in […]
