Cup Week

Every issue of Metropol is special to our team, although often for different reasons. This issue comes out as Christchurch is well down the track gearing up for Cup Week. Deciding content, working with clients, designing and proofing the pages, and finally sending the magazine to the printer, is followed by the […]

Hanmer Springs is home to scenic rugged landscapes, heritage forests, and natural hot pools. The resort town comes alive in summer with plenty of outdoor activities to partake in, including hiking, mountain biking, horse trekking, golf and jet boating–to name a few. With all the excitement comes the need for somewhere opulent to […]

As you age, you might have noticed that your skin isn’t as clear and bright as it was when you were young. Fortunately, there are treatments designed to target these changes and return your skin to its best. IPL stands for “Intense pulsed light” and the IPL photofacial can target specific skin concerns […]

While everyone has a different definition of ‘home’, there is something we all share. It’s a feeling. A sensation of comfort, where you can breathe, relax, unwind and be at ease. By fashioning spaces you can call your own, The Good Home Pegasus has recreated this feeling. Spaces to relax; hang with a […]

Whether the outdoors or indoors is the backdrop to your special event, the desire is that your fitout will do much of the heavy lifting in setting a scene that captivates and excites guests. To take your event from ordinary to outstanding, you can’t go past Longacre Event Hire’s unique rustic wooden furniture. […]

Picture yourself snuggled up with your partner, surrounded by nature, watching the sunset and listening to birdsong. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, venture two hours from Christchurch and you can experience this. Following on from their popular couples’ Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat, the team behind Stay Geraldine this year has converted an old bus on […]

Win your own Cup Week style stakes with something gorgeously rare, utterly high-end, and well-fitted, as if it’s been waiting for you. Through connections established through Classy Two Timers, her previous clothing treasure trove, and a knack in organising wardrobes and picking pieces not getting enough love, Karyn Kerr holds a reputation for […]

Cup Week is a time of celebration for Cantabrians. With glorious warm spring weather settling in, it’s a great time of year to enjoy together time with friends and whānau. If you are putting together a Cup Day shindig to watch the big race, and have a few mouths to feed, a high […]

This new restaurant by celebrated local restaurateur Karen Hattaway, a veteran of the Aotearoa hospitality community, is a rare new bird on Ōtautahi’s thriving cuisine scene. Centrally located beside the Ōtākaro river, Manu serves up “fresh innovative Pasifika glam”. It’s a bold concept the team has taken great pains to achieve in a […]