Small build market is growing: Lockwood
Granny flats, holiday cabins, tiny homes, garden offices… it’s all about to get easier. Big changes are afoot with the Government’s announced changes to their Building Consent Simplification Plan, most notably increasing the home size that will be permitted under the programme, from 60m2 to 70m2. The Government has also confirmed that the Resource Management […]
Hot cocoa-buie
When it’s chilly outside, there’s nothing better than settling in with a hot cup of cocoa. Sometimes, though, we crave a more grown-up twist to this classic favourite, which is often as simple as just adding a tot of rum or whiskey to your mug. Other times, we want something extra special. When that moment […]
Flavours of History: GunPowder Restaurant
Perfect Tikka Masala, naan breads that are fluffy and delectable, the best mango chicken eaten in years… find it all at one of Christchurch’s highest-rated Indian restaurants. Offering customers an explosion of tastes and flavours across a variety of Indian dishes, the mouth-watering options at GunPowder Restaurant and Bar include innovative appetisers, curries and breads. […]
Editor’s note: Winning ways
We have much to celebrate in this issue that, if it isn’t blatantly obvious, is serving up comfort. I am thrilled to announce the winner of our two-night stay at Elysian du Regent, the new boutique apartment accommodation on New Regent St. Drawn from a lengthy list of entrants, the lucky winners are Simone and […]
Snug café escape: Savoire Café
Tucked inside Merivale Mall, a local haven for great coffee, fresh food, and warm hospitality awaits. “Come on in, take a break. Enjoy our great food, excellent coffee, and a cosy atmosphere,” invites Savoire Café’s Amol Adhoker. Offering a lavish menu of freshly homemade cabinet food and premium coffee, handcrafted by their skilled baristas, the […]
Keeping pets calm: Pet Remedy
Car travel, vet visits or being cooped up and home alone can stress our pets. Pets are removed from familiar routines when owners head on holiday, and boarding kennels, catteries, or house sitters cause anxiety levels to soar. Environmental scents can help anxious, stressed-out pets feel happier. The Pet Remedy essential oil calming formulation contains […]
Homegrown success story: Kate Macdonald of Davaar
Kate Macdonald is the female face ushering in a new age of appreciation for strong wool jerseys. From farm to fashion, the founder and creative director of Davaar & Co., now Davaar, chats with Metropol editor Nina Tucker. “Wool was all we wore,” Kate says of a childhood surrounded by it with sister Anna, brother […]
The soundtrack to memory, magic, & mayhem: Isaac Theatre Royal
Nothing catapults you through time quite like music. few chords, a familiar lyric, and suddenly you’re back in a moment: a dance floor, a road trip, a heartbreak, a first kiss, your favourite artist playing on the Isaac Theatre Royal (ITR) stage. Music connects us to people, places, and memories in a way nothing else […]
A purr-fect show: CATS – Young Actors Edition
This May, one of the world’s most beloved musicals will prowl onto an iconic Christchurch stage – and it’s bringing over 140 bright young stars with it. A jellicle celebration of youth, talent, and timeless theatre, mark your calendars. For the first time ever, the National Youth Theatre brings CATS to the Isaac Theatre Royal. […]
Court Theatre comes of age
The Court Theatre will take its long-awaited permanent place in Christchurch’s arts landscape after entertaining the public in a temporary space for 14 years. Metropol writer Cheryl Colley dives into the development. After years of planning and building, the lights in the Court Theatre’s auditorium will be dimmed. The actors for the first show will […]
