Hanmer’s shopping event: Hanmer Springs Fete
Hanmer Springs Fête is set to be North Canterbury’s newest and finest shopping event, so start planning your girl’s trip now! Enjoy the stunning historic Queen Mary Hospital grounds as you peruse more than 130 carefully curated stalls from across New Zealand. Get your Christmas shopping sorted with this incredible […]
Hanmer’s home away from home: Village Lake Apartments
For the ultimate luxurious getaway, set in the heart of beautiful Hanmer Springs, one simply cannot overlook Village Lake Apartments, where exceptional hospitality awaits. Their modern spacious apartments are the perfect place for any occasion, whether a romantic getaway, family escape or even a corporate meeting. Village Lake Apartments provides […]
Race Day Round Up
It’s the week we’ve all been waiting for. From horseracing and entertainment through to fashion and food (not to mention bubbles!), Christchurch’s most iconic event on the sporting and social calendar is creeping closer. Here’s a curated collection of some of the hottest happenings to help you celebrate Cup Week in style. […]
Are you the Best Dressed?: Q&A with Jackie O’Fee
The whispers of Cup and Show Week are starting to be heard around town, so Metropol caught up with Jackie O’Fee of Signature Style and six-time judge for Addington Raceway’s Fashion Competition to get her take on how to prepare for this year. Signature Style is your company/brand. What […]
A taste of India: Coriander’s Indian Restaurant
What do a former Bollywood actor and a chain of Canterbury ethnic restaurants have in common? No, it’s not a trick question. The answer is Amardeep Singh (Amar to his friends), the one-time Bollywood actor and model in India and now the owner of the Coriander’s Indian restaurant chain. Established […]
Heart of the city: The Crossing
Feel the pulse of the heart of the city at The Crossing, where energy and spirits are sky high. This destination shopping hub within the CBD realises what we dreamed of for our reborn city. “The vibe is great, you get the sensation of shopping in Sydney or Melbourne, wandering the al […]
Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day: Behind the scenes
On Tuesday 12 November, more than 20,000 people will descend on Addington Raceway which plays prestigious host to the 116th Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day. But for the team at Addington, the preparation begins in February and ramps up in May each year. Peter Walker caught up with some of the […]
Let’s Celebrate Addington Cup Week 2019
Spring is in the air, which apart from blossoms enveloping the city, means only one thing for Canterbury – the 116th Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway. Harness racing, high fashion, food, friends and fun; Tuesday 12 November is the absolute highlight of Canterbury’s social calendar. […]
Champions of Canterbury business
Producer of the world’s first waterproof myoelectric prosthetic hand, TASKA Prosthetics, and the world’s first zero-waste beauty brand, Ethique, have taken out the Supreme Awards at this year’s Westpac Champion Business Awards. The awards were presented at a black-tie event at Horncastle Arena last month, with 1100 members of the […]
Creating effective workplaces: Braided Foundations
Supervision for organisations and workplace managers is a valuable tool for those leading others at work or within their discipline. Catherine Overend of Braided Foundations Limited says no matter what the vocation, supervision brings more clarity and allows you to determine how best to move forward with any given situations that may […]
