Canterbury Medical Research Foundation

Wine & Art Auction for a good cause: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) Wine & Art Auction celebrates its 25th year on 1 December, with its annual Wine & Art Auction at Rydges Latimer. Since it began 25 years ago this flagship event has raised more than $1.6 million for research right here in Canterbury.     CMRF is […]

Kjole

Fashionable flair in Hanmer: Kjole

Kjole’s mother and daughter team have bought the polished casual flair of Danish designer labels direct to Hanmer Springs.     It’s been a successful first year for Kjole in the new Boulder Point Precinct. Owner Stephanie Suckling recently returned from Demark where she visited the Panorama Berlin, hailed as Europe’s fashion […]

Village Lake Luxury Apartments

Perfect in every way: Village Lake Luxury Apartments

Situated next to the lake behind the Heritage Hotel is the idyllic Village Lake Luxury Apartments. Incredibly spacious modern apartments with spectacular mountain views provide all the convenience of being at home with the added five-star luxury.     The stylish décor and furnishings are designed to make your stay relaxing and […]

Brokers behind the business

Brokers behind the business

Boutique business brokers Tabak Business Sales understands that the decision to put your cherished business on the market is about much more than the numbers on the bottom line.     Partner Damien Fahey says, “Tabak does it differently to other brokerages. We take the time to get to know our clients […]

New Vibes

New Vibes

As I glanced down the table I got the feeling that I was at some sort of Godfather meeting. The Doms of all the families had gathered at Fiddlesticks for a very special lunch with Pierre Samuel Reyne from Pol Roger Champagne.     The 2009 Vintage was being accompanied by a […]

Fendalton Retirement Village

One big family: Fendalton Retirement Village

It’s been something of a hidden secret in Fendalton, but the residents of Fendalton Retirement Village love its boutique size, its garden surroundings and its truly family atmosphere. The staff of the village are especially attentive to those residents who require a little more individual care.     There are different levels […]

Flirt & flutter: H&B Hair Art & Beauty

The H&B Hair Art & Beauty team is on hand to help you flirt and flutter your way through one of the most eagerly anticipated fashion and social events of the year.     H&B offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and make-up services to meet your every need. Complimentary consultations […]

Oxford Garden Fete

It must be fete! Oxford Garden Fete

Ribblesdale Garden in North Canterbury will be putting on its Sunday best, as it prepares to play prestigious host to the seventh annual Oxford Garden Fete.     The annual event which is being held on Sunday 28 October from 10am to 4pm sees hundreds of people descending on the glorious garden […]

Married at First Sight

Fab Five: Married at First Sight

This season’s much talked about reality show Married at First Sight had a big Canterbury flavour to it. Metropol catches up with the city’s contestants.     Don’t miss the tell-all Married at First Sight reunion episode, screening Sunday October 28 at 7pm on Three. Questions asked: Describe your experience on Married […]

Simply Heat

Innovative heating: Simply Heat

If you’re thinking about feature heating, the new Gazco Skope range is a must see. This new range of built-in electric heating, designed in the United Kingdom, is exclusively available at Simply Heat.     In the Gazco Skope range, your fireside glow is unique to your space, with the fuel bed […]