New look kitchens: Dream Doors Christchurch
Dream Doors Christchurch can transform the hub of your home, providing a new look without the new kitchen price. Owner Adrian Kay leads a dedicated team of four skilled tradesmen, specialising in kitchen renovation/remodelling. “Our kitchen facelifts are what sets us apart,” he says. “We retain the bones of the […]
Interior Inspiration: Q&A with Angelique Armstrong
Metropol caught up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors to get a sneak peek at the latest trends to hit the home. What trends do you see emerging this spring? Whether you are intending on a moody dark room or a fresh white palette, all our fabric […]
Grass with class: Oderings Landscaping
Oderings Landscaping helps you ensure that the grass is always greener on your side of the fence. The company specialises in all aspects of lawn installation and lawn care. Whether it’s a new lawn, or bringing an existing lawn back to life, the team has the knowledge and skills to […]
Lighting Strikes
Eclectic, colourful, one-of-a-kind; they’re all great descriptors for the light of your life. We’re not talking about your Romeo or Juliet here, but rather the literal light of your life. A fundamental part of our everyday living, the benefits of modern lighting have evolved well beyond their core functionality and […]
Unique aquatic playground: Lake Hood
A stunning man-made lake, recreational facility and residential community the size of North Hagley Park is the largest man made recreational lake in New Zealand. Imagine your own waterfront property with a private jetty at the bottom of your garden. Lake Hood is in excess of 90 hectares in area […]
An idyllic location: Methven Resort
Just an hour from Christchurch, Methven Resort offers an unforgettable experience for a wedding venue or exceptional conference location. This exclusive escape in Methven Village is renowned for fine food, fantastic facilities, entertainment, serenity and space in a beautiful mountain setting. Accommodation staff will personalise every detail for your event, […]
Fruit of the gods: Ataahua Wines
Amongst the many quatrains found in the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, these words, written in the 11th century, have achieved immortality: “A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou beside me, singing in the wilderness…” Omar certainly had the perfect recipe for a contented life sussed – food, […]
Destination Ocean-side: Ocean Café
Located in the most idyllic place in Scarborough, Ocean Café and Bar is the perfect destination for family or friends to congregate and enjoy the essence of what sumner is all about. At 147 Esplanade, next to the clock tower, Ocean Café and Bar is open every day for a […]
Christmas on the menu: Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof
With Christmas on the horizon and the booking of the all-important Christmas function at the top of your Christmas list, look no further than ‘The Hof’, or for the uninitiated, The Belgian Beer Café Torenhof. A set Christmas menu is on offer, with prices starting from $45pp, with options like […]
Frolic Gastronomic: The Pedal Pusher
There’s nothing like celebrating warmer, balmier days than to wave bye-bye to winter foods, as they head off to their well-deserved hibernation period, and welcome in the lighter, fresh ’n’ flavoursome fare of a spring/summer season. Over at The Pedal Pusher, Addington, they’re very excited to present to customers their […]
