Wigram’s must-visit: Le Bakermen Cafe and Bakery
From classic Kiwi favourites to fresh, modern ideas with a twist, the impressive range of scrumptious options at Le Bakermen Café and Bakery in Wigram makes it well worth a visit. Creating familiar dishes with an added flair, owner Will Leung opened the vibrant eatery in March and describes his […]
Strengthening is their priority: Priority Projects
Work to strengthen Walker Court, the retail outlet at 75 Blenheim Road, is well underway and on target for completion by the end of November. Canterbury fit-out, design-build and project management company, Priority Projects, is completing the earthquake strengthening and renovations at the site that is home to Burnsco and […]
European design inspiration: Armstrong Interiors
A small island in the bottom of the South Pacific, New Zealand has long taken design inspiration from offshore, in particular, from Europe and its diverse range of countries. Metropol caught up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors about what we can expect to see heading our […]
Become an artist!: Art Metro
With class registration numbers ever increasing, three students tell us why they love Art Metro. Helen Spencer-Bower joined Art Metro 12 years ago. She likes to paint in oils from her own photographs and says her painting has strengthened because of expert tuition. “Most definitely my confidence has become greater […]
Longhurst’s hottest spot: The Long Knight
The Long Knight is your local, family-run gastro pub, catering for everything from a quick bite to family dining and group functions. The bar, restaurant and bottle shop offers up top-notch food and hospitality in the new Longhurst subdivision in Halswell. Serving hearty, modern and contemporary fare, the most popular […]
Understanding Enduring Powers of Attorney: Kannangara Thomson
It is a common misconception that Enduring Powers of Attorneys (EPAs) are only relevant for ‘old people’. The reality is that a health mishap, medical or accident related, can befall anyone at any age. The fact is that everyone should have these important estate planning tools in place. Having EPAs prepared now […]
Cutting Edge Skin Cancer Checks: Encore
It’s an unfortunate fact that New Zealand has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Major factors which increase our exposure to UV radiation are our thin ozone layer and a lack of atmospheric pollution to block the harmful rays. We know that regular skin cancer checks should be […]
The perfect place: Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Cafe
If you are looking for a great day out to banish those winter blues then Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Café at Tinwald, Ashburton is your ideal destination. Only an hour from Christchurch, it’s the perfect place to catch up with friends for coffee and something scrumptious, browse exquisite giftware, or […]
Age Defying
Fine lines, dark circles, age spots, dry skin and thinning hair are just a few of the unavoidable aspects of getting older that keep us up at night. There are some clever tricks of the trade that make it possible to bring back that youthful glow. Vitamin C Beauty […]
Gathering pace: Q&A with Gatherings’ Alex Davies
The ‘root to tip’ concept of food is gathering pace as clever culinary creators seek to reduce waste and encourage sustainability. Alex Davies from Gatherings Restaurant is playing no small part in this movement. Can you tell us a bit about Gatherings and how it came about? Gatherings came about […]
