The most important thing you wear is your hair: G M Hair Gallery

Communication is key when it comes to hair design. You want a hairstylist who is going to listen to what you want but also recommend what they feel is needed to uplift the look further. The hairstylist is, after all, the professional. Metropol sits down with Mike Hamel, co-owner of GM Hair […]

At last! I can Hear Again!

During the recent COVID-19 lockdown, we experienced a huge change to our daily lives. The normal buzz of activities and work slowed to a more pedestrian pace and it gave most people a chance to return to a simpler, family life. That is, if both of your ears were working!     […]

Let it glow

We’ve long paid heed to a ‘more is more’ aesthetic when it comes to our makeup cabinets after all, a girl can never have too many products, right? And while that may certainly be true, luminous skin has become a trend of its own and, rather than adding layers of makeup, the […]

The Ultimate Pamper Guide: Moss Spa

Home beauty treatments and remedies may have helped you get through lockdown, but now it’s time to seriously treat yourself. Metropol has put together the ultimate pamper guide to one of Christchurch’s newest spa sensations – Moss Spa. You’ll find the house of relaxation on the ground floor at 49 Salisbury Street […]

Moroccan Charred Chicken Skewers with Herby Labneh: The Collective

Moroccan flavours are the ultimate way to add flavour to chicken and we’ve got a nice, easy recipe for you to follow.     Ingredients:  Labneh: • 400g tub The Collective Straight Up Unsweetened Yoghurt • 1 clove garlic, minced • ½ tsp dried oregano • ½ tsp dried thyme • Pinch […]

New VTNZ Repairer hits the street: Leading Edge Automotive

Christchurch’s leading edge automotive is now a VTNZ certified repairer.     Already the team to call when it comes to maintenance, servicing and repair work on European vehicles, they can now also offer independent WoFs and re-checks, all under one roof. With a network of branches nationwide, VTNZ inspectors are experts […]

No.1 in car washing: Auto Express Wash

Quickest, cleanest, greenest     Using the latest technology and a state-of-the-art water reclaiming system, Auto Express Wash has revolutionised the way we keep our vehicles sparkling clean. Located at 530b Sawyers Arms Road, the company has streamlined the car washing process, eliminating any hard work, queues or delays. Once you’ve checked […]

The power of print

Bold, brave and ultra-feminine, prints are making their mark across the fashion landscape and our wardrobes are all the better for it. Whether you experiment with animal, floral or geometric prints, you won’t know what type works best until you’ve tried them all… so we’ve thrown together some of the trending ways […]

Winter warmers: Made in the Shade

We’re beginning to make the transition into long sleeves and cosy jackets and coats and that can only mean one thing… winter is fast approaching. Make Made in the Shade your one-stop shop to stock up on winterwear.   With lots of new stock and a focus on New Zealand made items, […]

Black to basics

Kiwis are widely renowned for how much we love draping ourselves in black; not surprising then that black is a recurrent feature on the what’s hot lists, more constant in its forceful repetitions than anything else in the style books.     With this humble hue’s ability to make everything look that […]