Preserving a legacy: The Brittens’ historic family home
It’s easy to see Isabelle Weston’s unwavering commitment, vision and determination mirrors that of her legendary motorcycle designer father, the late John Britten. The Christchurch business woman and her husband Tim have recently finished a massive three-year renovation project of the Brittens’ historic family home in Matai Street, severely damaged […]
The ultimate in luxury: Village Lake Apartments (Enter to win two nights accommodation)
For the ultimate luxurious getaway, set in the heart of beautiful Hanmer Springs, head to the Village Lake Apartments where exceptional hospitality awaits. With spectacular alpine views and premium 5-star accommodation, the Village Lake Apartments are within walking distance to the town’s thermal pools and a myriad of leisure activities. […]
Perfecting your PR Plan: Priority Communications
Priority Communications Director Michele Hider encourages Kiwi business owners to plan now for a strong start to 2019. We see it every year – the long, slow return to business after the summer holidays and many companies stalling in the interim. From mid-December until late-January, much of New Zealand is […]
Stan Walker hits the high note: Q&A with Stan Walker
It’s been the biggest year of Stan Walker’s life; he has fought and won the battle against stomach cancer. Now he’s getting back to what he loves, with a 12-date New Takeover tour that will see him performing across New Zealand’s main centres throughout October and November. Metropol caught up […]
Nourishing young tummies: Eat My Lunch
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch and yet free nutritious lunches for local children in need are the basis of a social enterprise that is helping to nourish young tummies and minds. The concept is simple – get online, buy a lunch, which is delivered to […]
Stroke of luck: Dean Harrison
Dean Harrison is one of the luckiest people in Christchurch, perhaps even the country. But he doesn’t see it that way. In fact, he sees all his success as a direct result of ‘applied optimism’. A life philosophy centred around the concept of the glass being half full, Dean is […]
Editor’s Perspective: October 11th Issue
“Keep your heels, head and standards high,” Coco Chanel For almost as far back as human memory can recall, horse racing has had a strong connection with fashion. A sport of nobility, it is believed to date back to the 1500s, when British aristocracy wanted an excuse to mix and […]
Urban farm to feed Christchurch: Cultivate Christchurch
Bailey Peryman is on a mission to feed residents and visitors to Christchurch with quality organic produce grown in the heart of the city, all while helping disadvantaged youths. Bailey, along with youth worker Fiona Stewart, set up social enterprise Cultivate Christchurch in 2015, using a vacant site on the […]
A lifeline for heritage: Stockman Group
Shaun Stockman was born in Lyttelton and grew up in Cass Bay. His passion and interest in heritage buildings and property investment began at age 24 when he purchased his first residential investment property, a small historic cottage in Strickland Street. Now he is in the process of restoring the […]
Have a spring fling: The Ellesmere Spring Fling 2018
For lovers of beautiful gardens and anyone wanting a glorious day out in the fresh country air, The Ellesmere Spring Fling 2018 country fete on Sunday 7 October is a must. Held at Broadfield Garden from 11am to 4pm, 250 Selwyn Road, which is only 10 minutes from Hornby, these […]
