Backyard Winters
Winter in the backyard can either be an inviting wonderland, or a dreary scene to close the curtain to. Why is it that some gardens have that straight-out-of-a-magazine look? It’s very likely it was the professionals’ doing. They ultimately save homeowners time and upkeep, by adding a lifestyle dimension to brighten the darkest […]
Artistic Tutelage: Art Metro
Three years ago, Paul Hobbs was looking for an art class that would help improve his painting. He spied an advert for Art Metro and immediately emailed owner and Director Simon Walmisley; within a short time, Paul found himself enrolled in a class and perched before an easel. Paul currently attends the Tuesday […]
Enduring Powers of Attorney: Kannangara Thomson
As we age, we must eventually turn our minds to what happens if because of accident, illness or just plain old age, we can no longer manage our own affairs. Enter the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988, which allows us to appoint people we trust to manage our affairs […]
Ashburton Activities: Ashburton, the jewel in the Cantabrian crown
If you’re looking for somewhere to go, with a rural heart yet all the fun of the big city, Ashburton is the jewel in the Cantabrian crown. Just an hour south of the city, it is a small town with a big heart. If you’re a bit of a history buff, the Plains […]
The art of Flowers & Wine: Samantha Rose Flowers
On Friday 6 July, something a little special took place at Burnett Street. Number 179 Burnett Street, is occupied by Samantha Rose Flowers. Sam, as she is commonly known around the Mid Canterbury region, paired up with Charlie and Esma Hill from CharRees Vineyard and welcomed seven ladies into the store for Ashburton’s […]
Action-packed: Fitzroy of Merivale
This July the residents of Fitzroy of Merivale are full of festive cheer as well as the delicious traditional luncheon, served at the annual Mid-Winter Christmas celebration. It’s a highly anticipated event on Fitzroy’s entertainment calendar, along with Cup Day, St Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and the programme of concerts and visiting […]
Law firm settles in: Cameron & Co
“We have now completed the integration of three of our four branches into our new premises. It’s great to be together here where we are easily accessible to our clients and we can work together to provide the very best legal services possible.” That’s the view of the team at the law firm […]
Making Dreams Happen
Never tell huge-hearted philanthropist Scott Gilmour that disadvantaged kids can’t dream, for he has a beautiful story; it goes something like this: Southland-raised Scott was working for Intel in Portland, Oregon when he spied a newspaper article one morning that changed his life. It was about New York’s I Have A Dream Foundation […]
Nigel Latta’s Words of wisdom: Q&A with Nigel Latta
Now he’s using his voice to support the Cystic Fibrosis NZ Canterbury branch, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in New Zealand and Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week 13-19 August. Metropol caught up with Nigel ahead of his Christchurch presentation for the charity, Adventures in Parentland on 21 August. You’ve made a name for […]
Culture Club: Bustling Christchurch social calendar
The bustling Christchurch social calendar provides a compelling backdrop for the city’s informal culture club to congregate and convene. We’ve got your exclusive invite to some of the city’s best and brightest events, from art to music and everything in between. So no need to don your detective caps, we’ve done the digging […]
