Kitchen essentials: Total Food Equipment
What does every kitchen need? What is your kitchen missing? Metropol talked to Total Food Equipment’s Sandra McLay for the essentials, all found at the destination food and homewares store on Moorhouse Avenue. tfe.co.nz
From the expert: Great gardens are built in winter. Green Giant: Nathan Neath
Wondering how to make the most of your garden? Expert gardener Nathan Neath shares his winter tips. Most people think spring is the time to improve their garden. By then, many opportunities have been missed. Winter is when experienced gardeners take stock. Without the distraction of vigorous growth, it’s easier to see a […]
Women of impact
From asset strategy and valuation to engineering in Antarctica, meet three of the women helping shape how the built environment of Ōtautahi grows, functions, and feels. Joanna den Hollander National Asset Manager, Ngāi Tahu Property As the national asset manager for Ngāi Tahu Property, Joanna is responsible for the group’s property investment portfolio […]
Tallest build since the quakes
A new six-building residential project in central Christchurch is scheduled for completion in 2028. Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city. It will be the tallest building to be built in the city since the earthquakes and will be part of a $103m, […]
Iconic investment
A world-class Canterbury Museum is one step closer to opening thanks to new financial support from Christchurch City Council, following annual plan investment decisions in Ōtautahi’s ‘iconic’ buildings. Christchurch city councillors voted in late May to provide additional funding for the museum’s lengthy redevelopment with a $15 million grant and a $28.6 million […]
Local government reform: Mayor Phil Mauger
The New Zealand Government wants local government bodies to amalgamate. We’ve had a busy time recently with the Government’s direction for councils to get together to come up with options for amalgamation within their regions. It’s a big piece of work, so we’re cracking on with looking at what the reform process means […]
Local confidence: Ross Steele
Four years on from its first conference, Te Pae is more than just a venue. There’s something special about milestones that belong not just to an organisation, but to a city. As Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre marks four years since its first conference, I’ve found myself reflecting less on the scale of […]
Art as the voice of Ōtautahi: Jacob Yikes
Art both transforms the city’s built environment and reflects our culture. As a full time artist living and working in Ōtautahi, I’m fortunate to watch and be a part of the city’s growth and changing aesthetic through its murals and street art. Like the 11 storey high mural I painted on the side […]
Slam dunk: James Gough
The courage to back ourselves on a major city investment is paying off. The question is not if people will debate a proposed major city investment. They always will. The question is whether a city has the courage to back itself, and what happens as a result. One New Zealand Stadium at Te […]
Automate your entrypoint: Garador
Which small lifestyle changes have the biggest effect on the way you feel? Made the school lunches the night before? Award yourself 10 extra minutes in bed next morning. Stocked up on toothpaste when the special was on? Give yourself a smug smile in the mirror. Contacted Garador Christchurch and now you pull […]
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