Summer motoring is around the corner: Christchurch European
How better to enjoy warmer weather and longer days than in a Ferrari V8 convertible with the hood down? Two of Ferrari’s best are in stock right now at Christchurch European. A Ferrari 360 Spider (read our review on page 80) and Ferrari California are the latest hot property to land at the […]
From bare paddock to regenerative vineyard: The Tiki story
Tiki Wine & Vineyards in Waipara has become the first such business in New Zealand to be certified regenerative. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen spoke to co-owner Royce McKean. When Royce and Sue McKean bought their farm in North Canterbury in 2004, it was a bare paddock. The couple, who first met in […]
Refreshed kitchens, real value: MF Turnbull Kitchen Renewal
Is your kitchen outdated, or does it simply no longer work for the life you are living today? There are options aplenty when you redesign with a specialist kitchen renewal business. Many homeowners believe that achieving a modern-looking, functional kitchen requires a costly, full-scale process that will take months. However, manager of MF […]
Tempo & tresses
Salon owner and senior hairstylist by day, dynamic musician by night. North Canterbury’s Michele Webb balances being the lead vocalist of a pop-rock band with owning a top Rangiora hair salon. How did you come to own a hair salon? I’d been hairdressing for around 14 years, working full-time on the salon floor, […]
Spring fashion, Spanish feast: The Curators House
While Spanish fashion houses deserve a spot in your wardrobe, Spanish cuisine deserves a place on your plate. Here’s where dining meets the moment when celebrating the Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival and beyond. Vibrant maximalism, bright colours, and coveted brands like Loewe and Manolo Blahnik, Spanish restaurant The Curator’s House is home to […]
Fashion that works: Sally Mac’s
Customer loyalty, friendly advice and enthusiastic staff have helped this ‘world-famous in Amberley’ institution of style thrive for the past 30 years. “I started Sally Mac’s because I was frustrated with trying to find clothes,” says Sally MacDonald, owner of Sally Mac’s a women’s clothing store in Amberley. “I felt that women over […]
Strawberry & white chocolate shortcake
This is food at its most fashionable. The recipe book GIVE in collaboration with charity Breast Cancer Cure invites some of Aotearoa’s top designers to share their favourite recipes to fundraise for breast cancer research. Biddie Cooksley, founder of Tuesday Label and lover of all things beautiful, believes women deserve to look and […]
Dopamine décor
Inspired by Dame Trelise Cooper’s ‘dopamine dressers’, we invite you to oxytocin your interiors, Ōtautahi. Dopamine décor – the philosophy that heroes vibrant, personal aesthetics over rigid design rules – can boost your mood just as much as clothing that makes you feel good. What is dopamine décor? Decorating for your own happiness. […]
Thread together
Christchurch is full of crafty creatives – especially if we’re talking about textiles. With a few taster workshops, you might find the next Caitlin Crisp is in your family. Beyond a fun, family-friendly and screen-free way to spend a few hours together, learning textile craft makes fashion accessible and personal. Whether you join […]
Tasman’s Great Taste Trail
One of the New Zealand Great Rides, the Tasman Great Taste Trail offers four distinct riding experiences. Choose a section and head out for a few hours or ride the full loop as a multi-day biking adventure. Back and beyond: Grade 3, 63km, 4 to 6 hours Tapawera, Baton River, Pokoro, Riwaka: The […]
