A high-performance rebuild: Archibalds Motors
One of the most highly respected vehicle brands globally, Porsche has long represented luxury in its high-performance sports cars. So not surprising then that Archibalds Motors would seek to capture these same elements in its new Porsche showroom in the city, the delivery of which was tasked to award-winning Map […]
Her home, her castle: Q&A with Dot Smith
As a child, she dreamed of living in her very own castle. Some fifty plus years later, after decades of hard toil, Dot Smith, Queen of Riverstone Castle in Oamaru, finally realised that dream. When did you decide to fulfil your childhood dream of having your own castle? The […]
Head North for Valentine’s Day
Whether glamping in the wilds near Cheviot, fine dining in Rangiora, or a day picnicking at the Ashley River, the countryside north of the Waimakariri offers a wealth of activities, sights and fun, no matter what you like getting up to. With the celebration of Valentine’s Day upon us, for […]
Creating Memories: Caroline’s Kombi tours
Summer holidays are all about creating memories with friends and family, so bring your visitors aboard Caroline’s Kombi for an experience they will never forget. Sit back, relax and explore Christchurch, say Caroline and Murray of Caroline’s Kombi tours, who would like to wish everyone a happy New Year Tau […]
A beer-y good place: Wigram Brewing Co
Beer Lingo 101: what’s in a ‘fillery’? Well beer of course, lots of beer. A fillery is somewhere you go to ‘fill’ your riggers, half Gs, growlers, or fancy double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel beer hydro flask with, you guessed it, fresh cold beer! At Wigram’s Craft Beer Fillery […]
The loan masters: Loan Market
Buying a house, whether your first or tenth, can be a complicated process. The benefits of working with a mortgage broker are well established. “People are time poor these days,” says Loan Market Mortgage Advisor Nathan Miglani. “I can provide clients with top quality service, backed up by a team […]
We Will Rock You: In the City
It will be “Another One Bites The Dust” as I tick another great show off my bucket list with We Will Rock You in March. I am a life-long fan of Queen, they are part of the soundtrack of my misspent youth, so it is fantastic news to hear that […]
The home of local news: The Christchurch App
The Christchurch App is your home for community news and information and now it’s free to download on your smartphone. Metropol Magazine Publisher Murray Dempsey is the driving force behind the Christchurch App and is thrilled to be sharing his passion for hyper-local news. “There’s been a move away from […]
Business Excellence Recognised
Coffee Worx recently won the North Canterbury Business Excellence Award for Hospitality and Tourism. Owners Deb and Ian Riach were thrilled to have their hard work, and that of their team, recognised with the judges describing their “good food, good coffee and a great business strategy” as impressive. The Canterbury-based […]
Have yourself a very clever Christmas! Done and Dusted
If you’re just a bit over the congested crowds of Christmas shoppers and hellish parking, and you’re desperate for time out, then hop in your car and tootle to the Cust Hotel, 1709 Cust Road; here you will make a startling discovery – Christmas shopping can actually be a relaxing, rewarding experience! […]
