Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams brings rock back

He encapsulates the 1980s, with a career spanning more than four decades and a signature brand of feel-good rock’n’roll hits, now Bryan Adams is returning to New Zealand with his ‘Shine A Light’ tour.       Presented by Neptune Entertainment and The Breeze, the four-date tour will celebrate the release of his […]

The Gift Box

Gorgeous Gifting: The Gift Box

Christmas shopping lists are easily ticked off at The Gift Box in Lincoln.     From homeware and décor items, jewellery and stocking stuffers, to innovative toys and games for the kids, the store’s extensive range of unique gift ideas caters to all ages. “Some of our exciting new stock includes light-up […]

Rentworks Property Management

Exceptional rental experience: Rentworks Property Management

Having worked for a number of years for other large property management companies, Brent Manderson and Steve Hawker decided recently that it was time to do something for themselves, to put their own stamp on the industry. That was how they came to purchase Rentworks Property Management.     “Christchurch’s rental market […]

Metropol Editor Melinda Collins

Editor’s Perspective: December 6th

“Don’t try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human” – Tony Robbins It seems everywhere we look, there’s someone telling us how to ‘be’. Aware of this modern day challenge, Robyn Okrant devoted 2008 to adhering to all of Oprah’s suggestions on how to ‘live your best life’. […]

Distinction Christchurch

The Perfect Place: Distinction Christchurch + Win With Metropol

Location, quality accommodation and scrumptious food are just some of the reasons why Distinction Christchurch is the place to stay in the central city.     Located at 14 Cathedral Square, the hotel recently opened in March and stands proud amongst a growing vibrant central city. Watch the world go by as […]

Topp Twins

Topp of their Game: Q&A with Jools Topp

Dames Jools and Lynda are at the Topp of their game. We caught up with Jools about the pair’s impressive career and what’s next on the cards.     Your awards list is growing. Did you ever think you would be appointed Dames? Never in a million years. One of our pet […]

funny man

A funny favourite: Q&A with Jeremy Corbett + Win with Metropol

New Zealand funny man Jeremy Corbett is coming to the city with his 7 Days Live show at the Horncastle Arena on December 11. We caught up with the man himself ahead of his visit.       What is your favourite part about your line of work? Your least favourite? Why? […]

Pegasus Bay Vine Run

Supporting a good cause: Pegasus Bay Vine Run + Win with Metropol

If you fancy a run/walk amongst the picturesque hills, valleys and vineyards of Pegasus Bay followed by live music and a glass of wine all while supporting a worthy cause then you won’t want to miss out on the Pegasus Bay Vine Run.     After a successful inaugural event (earlier this […]

Cutting a Dash on Cup Day

Cutting a Dash on Cup Day

This year marked the 115th running of the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway and the pomp and circumstance of the 2018 event was every bit as magnificent as the very first Cup Day, way back in 1904.     It was a day of glitz and glamour, bespoke […]

Mini Morsels

Mini Morsels

We’re all about embracing our inner foodies and even more so when it comes to the big day. This wedding season it’s all about pint-sized presentation, with mini morsels that are almost too cute to eat.     It’s an opportunity to step out of the culinary box and try some unique […]