Addington Cup Week is on – join the party

Addington Cup Week is getting ready to be the most exhilarating event on the spring calendar.   “This year, we are more than ever looking forward to sharing Addington Cup Week with Canterbury,” Addington Raceway CEO Brian Thompson says. “We are excited that on Tuesday 10 and Friday 13 of November, we […]

Born to sing

Delta Goodrem once told us she was, Born to Try. But to describe what this powerhouse performer has been able to achieve as simply ‘try’ would most certainly sell her short. Named after the Joe Cocker song Delta Lady, it seem Delta wasn’t Born to Try; she was born to sing.   […]

Tackling tall poppy syndrome

Tall poppy syndrome (n) a perceived tendency to discredit or disparage those who have achieved notable wealth or prominence in public life.   Kiwis have long valued hard work and recognition. Just don’t achieve too much; that’s the message that’s coming through loud and clear to our young people, whether it’s on […]

An exceptional update: Elmswood Retirement Village

“Our residents are just so excited. They can hardly wait to see their refurbished serviced apartment or studio and move back home after being off site,” Elmswood Retirement Village sales consultant Donna Monk says.     Donna is equally thrilled about the makeover renovation that is happening in the Avon Wing at […]

A blissful day out: Country Christmas Fete

Festivities will have a floral feel at this year’s annual Country Christmas Fete on October 29, which has secured a new venue at Amberley House.     Just 40-minutes from central Christchurch, Amberley House’s splendid and seldom open-to-the-public gardens will be open to tour. There’s even more space for extra stalls, with […]

Heads up! – Hair Art + Beauty

 Hair Art and Beauty has a new stylist. We caught up with Sharon Screen about a career that has taken her around the world.   With years of experience I find myself still absolutely passionate about all things ‘hairdressing’. I’ve travelled the world, creating and showcasing fabulous hairstyles from London, to Italy, […]

Best business resources

These last few months have been tough for everyone. But it’s arguably our local small to medium enterprises that have felt the strain of quarantine the most. Thankfully, there are some resources available for support and we’ve collated a list of places you can go for help, advice or support.   CANTERBURY […]

A creative trifecta

Lou Heller wanted to be an architect, became a florist and is now styling women! But it’s this creative trifecta which makes her so exceptional at what she does.     What are some of your key philosophies when it comes to styling women? I have always stood by working with my […]

Metropol Editor Melinda Collins

From the Editor: 06 August 2020

“You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut” – Dr Seuss   I have interviewed and written about some of this city’s most passionate and inspiring people over the past seven years working across Canterbury Rebuild and Metropol magazines. But it is perhaps the words below that are some […]

Getting real estate results: Harcourts Gold Milena Bartlett

Their individual skills and experience are very impressive. Harcourts Gold sales consultant Milena Bartlett has brought to her real estate role a wealth of experience in sales to the most discerning of customers, while her colleague Andrew Swift has served real estate with passion and drive for more than 20 years. Put […]