Market-ing the local coffee shop: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
She opened her café amidst a global pandemic, and the community support has been so great for this 18-year-old Christchurch woman, she is now using her profile to promote other small local business. Izzy Leighs opened Izzy’s Café and Coffee Bar on Bealey Avenue in June, after Covid-19 disrupted her plans […]
Getting down to business: NAI Harcourts
For many, 2020 has proven to be a gamechanger, with lockdown providing the opportunity for a lifestyle reassessment. “We’re finding a lot of people are looking for employment alternatives,” NAI Harcourts Grenadier Business Sales Manager Athol McCully says. “They may have gone through lockdown and reassessed, they’ve lost their job and […]
The places we call home: McAtamney Gallery
Norah Johnson came to New Zealand from Toronto when she was seven years old. Her Irish-Canadian father and Kiwi mother settled the family in Auckland, and though it initially came as quite a culture shock, gradually Norah came to love living in the City of Sails. In her early 20s, Norah […]
Get summer ready: Woven Veranda
We’re quickly ramping up for the time of the year when we can really make the most of the Kiwi love of the outdoors. Give your outdoor living and dining zones a designer look with the latest in rattan outdoor furniture from WovenVeranda – offering both contemporary and classic collections – in […]
Supportive in pink
Canterbury is turning pink for breast cancer this month – with fundraising walks, relays, breakfasts and even buildings turning pink. Thousands of Cantabrians are set to take part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities including the Relay for Life, Pink Ribbon Walk, Pink Ribbon Breakfast and the annual Pink Ribbon […]
Life on film
Four Canterbury photographers have been recognised in the prestigious NZ Geographic Photographer of the Year competition. ‘A Year in Aotearoa’ is currently on display at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland, but Metropol has selected four of the six winning photos from, locals, Toby Dickson, Struan Purdie, Alden Williams and Nathan […]
All that jazz: Big Band Festival
Dust off your dancing shoes because the Christchurch Big Band Festival is gearing up for its 14th annual musical extravaganza this Labour weekend. Through rain, shine, earthquakes and now a global pandemic; the sweet sounds of smooth jazz will be gracing the city’s ears during the unique five-day music festival. […]
Breaking the silence
Nikki Cleine woke up one morning when she was 34-years-old and realised she couldn’t hear herself speaking. Now, the Christchurch mother of three is sharing her story to help others hear again. “I remember saying to my husband, ‘Did I just say that out loud?’ He said ‘yes’, and I […]
From the land: Selwyn District Council
Selwyn is only 10 minutes from central Christchurch and a gateway to wild scenery, producers of food lovingly made from the land, and is steeped in Canterbury’s agricultural history. Bordered by the stunning braided rivers of Waimakariri and Rakaia, the waterways provides fertile ground for farmers and adventurers alike. Exhilarating […]
Flights of fancy: GCH Aviation
There’s another way of looking at a corporate or personal celebration event this festive season for Christchurch, combining luxury with relaxation and the opportunity to explore our own backyard. People are moving around in smaller, more intimate groups these days, however, they are still looking for something memorable for their next event. […]
