Kittens for kittens: Ourvets
Little Luna was barely more than a kitten when she became pregnant. Luna was 11 months old and around two months pregnant, with a very large belly. Her owner brought her to see Ourvets Veterinarian Alice Finch because she was worried the babies might not be alive. She waddled across […]
looks to love: Canterbury bride
Glancing at wedding dress trends for 2019, it’s clear that saying ‘yes to the dress’ doesn’t have to be a hunt for indiscernible white gowns. If you’re planning your big moment and wanting something unique and fashion forward, then look no further as we take you through five standout styles that have […]
Part of a legacy: Refurbished Town Hall
The opportunity to get an exclusive preview of the extensive refurbishment of the Town Hall saw me standing on the old site of the Crowne Plaza one fine spring day. Now a Gap-Filler-style area full of food caravans with happy, relaxed locals meandering through, memories came flooding back, reminding me […]
Talk of the town: Entertainment Central
There is no question the Canterbury quakes were a game-changer. They took from Christchurch an iconic identity, one it had been building and nurturing since the Canterbury Association settled the surrounding province of Canterbury and gave the city its name in 1848. With the brunt of Mother’s Nature’s force concentrated […]
Quintessential Kiwi Foodie: Q&A with Al Brown
He’s one of our favourite foodies, the quintessential Kiwi bloke who just happens to be able to whip up some pretty sumptuous tucker in between fishing trips. Metropol catches up with Al Brown about his sweet tooth and the winning recipe for a great establishment. Where did your […]
The best move you can make: Grassam Real Estate
Selling your home is a personal business and the tight-knit team at Grassam Real Estate understands that. “We’re all about the individual touch, and with a combined 70 plus years’ experience, we focus on working for you to get the best deal that we can,” owner Juline Grassam says. “We are a […]
Art with heart: Hohepa Canterbury
With 92 percent of its artworks sold at last year’s Hohepa Art and Sculpture Exhibition, Hohepa Canterbury has every reason to be excited about this year’s exhibition. Opening Friday 28 – a ticketed event – with Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September open to the public – free admission – the […]
Exceptional Retirement Facilites: Russley Village
In Russley Village’s warm and inclusive community there’s always something happening. With 28 group activities on offer, residents can be as social or as independent as they want. The impressive facilities at the village include a heated pool, gym, cinema, restaurant, billiard area, plus the newly resurfaced bowling green which […]
A powerful pledge
The recipient of proceeds raised at an event to celebrate 125 years since women were given the vote has its own special connection with the suffrage movement. The YWCA Christchurch, which is a part of a national and global mission that has been empowering and supporting women for more than […]
Laugh, cry & sing: The Court Theatre
September heralds New Zealand Theatre Month with The Court Theatre inviting audiences to laugh, cry and sing along with the O’Reilly clan in Mum’s Choir. The O’Reillys are a vibrant, typical, true-blue Kiwi family striving to fulfil the near impossible final request of their mum: that they sing Fauré’s Requiem […]
