A lucky line-up: New Year’s Eve party in North Hagley Park
Christchurch is in for a lucky line-up this New Year’s, with the announcement that Kiwi music legend Jordan Luck and some of the country’s most talented musicians will help us farewell 2018 and welcome in 2019. The headline act at the free New Year’s Eve party in North Hagley Park on […]
Piece of Automotive Art: Vision EQ Silver Arrow
On 18 to the 26 August, Pebble Beach in California was privileged to host the Mercedes-Benz unveiling of the Vision EQ Silver Arrow show car during Monterey Car Week. The event attracts car afficionados and collectors from all over the world. The one-seater vehicle also pays homage to the successful […]
European Evolution: Kevin Burt
Metropol catches up with Kevin Burt, who has provided specialist Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi repairs for 35 years. What is your opinion of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi vehicles? Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are the premium European marques. They are world leaders in technological development with engineering that is second to none. […]
Supporting young talent: RT Motor Company
The next generation of business entrepreneurs have been showcasing their creative achievements at St Thomas of Canterbury College for charity. The event, supported by RT Motors, is the result of St Thomas’ after school young enterprise programme. RT Motors Founder and Manager Jack Thompson says the event will give young […]
A luxurious lair: The Fox’s Lair
The Fox’s Lair is a fantastic little gift boutique with artistic, vintage and quirky finds, tucked around the corner from Café Metro at 121 Papanui Road. Owners Selma and Marie are all about supporting small NZ businesses and upcoming local artists as well as ethically importing select wares. The result […]
The artist within: Kat’s Art Studio
Whether you are four or ninety-four, it’s never too late to discover the artist within yourself – all it needs is the desire, a dedicated teacher and an art studio. Katrina McGettigan is an established artist and tutor who offers art tuition to both adults and children from two studios […]
The reno duo: Innovate Renovate
Naturally if you intend to renovate your home or just need that back door fixed, you need a company you can rely on. Which is why, for the past five years, families and homeowners throughout Christchurch have been requesting the services of Ron and Adrian Bradley, the father and son team behind […]
Window Treatment Overhaul: Officine Voluptas
“Twilight drops her curtain down and pins it with a star,” Lucy Maud Montgomery once said. If you are pulling your curtains at twilight and they fall off the rail, then a swift visit to Officine Voluptas, is written in your stars this spring. You’ll find everything you need to […]
The annual bout of spring fever: Terra Viva
It happens every year without fail! Looking out at the dismal garden on a grey July day I often wonder if we’ll summon the enthusiasm to ‘attack’ the garden once again. But sure enough, by mid-August we’re suddenly buzzing around like worker bees, dreaming of summer vegetables and flowering colour everywhere […]
Protecting your home investment: Craig South
For those preparing to make one of the biggest investments of their lives, building a new home, analysing and understanding all possible risk is paramount to ensuring a successful outcome. But where do you start? How can you protect yourself from all potential perils when planning for your future nest? […]
