Richards Real Kitchen

Dinner made easy: Richards Real Kitchen

Ever had those nights when you get home from work and the last thing you want do is prepare dinner? What if you were able to simply heat and eat beautifully prepared meals any of those nights? Well you can, thanks to Richard Till and the team at Richards Real Kitchen.   […]

Artisan Bakehouse

Loaves made with love: Artisan Bakehouse

There’s nothing quite like the smell and buttery taste of a loaf of delectable warm garlic bread.     For Jason Scott, this taste has become a love affair and he and his team at Artisan Bakehouse Ltd are proud to be providing New Zealanders with the yummiest blend of garlic bread […]

Brokers behind the business

Brokers behind the business

Boutique business brokers Tabak Business Sales understands that the decision to put your cherished business on the market is about much more than the numbers on the bottom line.     Partner Damien Fahey says, “Tabak does it differently to other brokerages. We take the time to get to know our clients […]

Fendalton Retirement Village

One big family: Fendalton Retirement Village

It’s been something of a hidden secret in Fendalton, but the residents of Fendalton Retirement Village love its boutique size, its garden surroundings and its truly family atmosphere. The staff of the village are especially attentive to those residents who require a little more individual care.     There are different levels […]

Flirt & flutter: H&B Hair Art & Beauty

The H&B Hair Art & Beauty team is on hand to help you flirt and flutter your way through one of the most eagerly anticipated fashion and social events of the year.     H&B offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and make-up services to meet your every need. Complimentary consultations […]

Oxford Garden Fete

It must be fete! Oxford Garden Fete

Ribblesdale Garden in North Canterbury will be putting on its Sunday best, as it prepares to play prestigious host to the seventh annual Oxford Garden Fete.     The annual event which is being held on Sunday 28 October from 10am to 4pm sees hundreds of people descending on the glorious garden […]

Married at First Sight

Fab Five: Married at First Sight

This season’s much talked about reality show Married at First Sight had a big Canterbury flavour to it. Metropol catches up with the city’s contestants.     Don’t miss the tell-all Married at First Sight reunion episode, screening Sunday October 28 at 7pm on Three. Questions asked: Describe your experience on Married […]

Simply Heat

Innovative heating: Simply Heat

If you’re thinking about feature heating, the new Gazco Skope range is a must see. This new range of built-in electric heating, designed in the United Kingdom, is exclusively available at Simply Heat.     In the Gazco Skope range, your fireside glow is unique to your space, with the fuel bed […]

More Mobility

Take back your independence: More Mobility

Take back your independence     It’s scooter season! With the warmer weather and rising fuel costs, mobility scooters are the lucrative solution to an easy, enjoyable, independent life – when it’s no longer viable to drive. “There’s no registration or warrant of fitness, and they are extremely affordable to operate,” owner […]

Margi Robertson

the Queen of the underground: Q&A with Margi Robertson

Metropol catches up with NOM*d founder and one of New Zealand’s top fashion designers Margi Robertson.     You’ve recently been to Paris, what was the highlight of Fashion Week for you? It was wonderful as always to see the Rick Owens presentation. He has shown at the Palais de Tokyo for […]