Redefining lounging: Wilson & Dorset want to take people into a 21st century approach to living areas
Amanda Dorset and her husband Ben Wilson are on a mission to transform the way people live in their homes. Their business, Wilson & Dorset, aims to “redefine lounging”. “People follow this old-fashioned method of setting up their living space, with the traditional three-seater couch, two armchairs and a rug with a coffee […]
An exciting upward trajectory: the Southern Lakes are on the up and up
Adventure capital of the world; winter wonderland; jewel in the tourism crown. The superlatives trip off the tongue when describing the Southern Lakes region, which has long been lauded for its jaw-dropping scenery, adrenalin-inducing activities and fine wine and food. Whether you get your kicks bungy jumping from a great height; hurtling down […]
A coastal paradise: Kaikoura is an international destination (that you won’t need a passport to visit)
If a stunning peninsula town encircled by majestic mountains and life-filled craggy coastlines takes your fancy, a weekend getaway to Kaikoura is pure paradise – for all senses in all seasons. A $1.3 billion-dollar rebuild after the 2016 quakes returned its infrastructure and accessibility. However, the community’s vibrancy never really faded. Visitors are […]
What’s on: keeping the kids entertained
With little minds to inspire and little legs to tire out, the role of a parent can be beautifully relentless. We might not offer a babysitting service here at Metropol, but we do love to brainstorm on your behalf. Here are some of the fun things our city and surrounding areas are throwing […]
Exceptional electrical services: Electrical Testing Services can make it easy to keep things in tip top shape
Let’s face it, keeping compliant with workplace safety requirements takes precious time away from things you’d rather be doing in your prized business, but Electrical Testing Services (ETS) is here to ease that aggravation. Covering New Zealand and Australia for all aspects of electrical, testing and tagging, fire safety, thermal imaging and emergency […]
The future of building: Queenstown firm Rilean Construction is evolving to meet the Christchurch demand for energy efficient homes
When the Queenstown market leaders of energy efficient homes ‘Evolution’ (a division of Rilean Construction) wanted to expand to Christchurch, potential clients were keen and kept asking “is there one we can see?” There are 50 such homes, but they are all in Queenstown, so Rilean Construction Canterbury Manager/Director Trevor Meikle decided to […]
A luxuriously small footprint: PurePods are doing some ridiculously awesome things with building space
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us,” Churchill once said, and Canterbury’s pioneering company, PurePods, is leading from the front to ensure we are in the best possible shape. Humans’ stress response reduces just moments after entering a green space, and the term ‘biophilia’ is defined as the inherent human inclination to […]
A momentous occasion: Christchurch Adventure Park is back and ready for action
Christchurch Adventure Park staff gathered last month to mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating Port Hills fires. The fires, which broke out in February 2017, burned 1600 hectares of land on the Port Hills, claimed the life of firefighter Steve Askin, destroyed eleven homes and tore through the Christchurch Adventure Park, forcing […]
King of the rebuild: we talk to Antony Gough about The Terraces and his take on post-quake Christchurch
The recent opening of The Terraces represents a formative moment in our long rebuild process. Replacing our late-lamented ‘Strip’, not only literally and physically, but viscerally in both hearts and minds, it symbolises the awakening of the city from its developmental coma. One of so many wonderful new builds in the city, the […]
A southern expansion: Casa Construction heads south to Wanaka’s booming market
It’s going to be a big year for the Casa Construction team. With Wanaka’s population continuing to grow, Casa Construction has decided to start operating across the area, beginning early 2018. Casa will primarily focus on residential new builds, working with local architects and building teams to deliver beautifully crafted homes. Working in […]
