Shower them in flowers: Victoria Florists
Life moves fast, and sometimes the loved ones we plan to spoil for a birthday, anniversary, or in a moment of spontaneity, are forgotten. The team at Victoria Florists know it all too well: rushed trips on forgotten occasions for last minute bouquets. To aid our busy lives, they have launched two flower […]
How to: School Holidays
Heading into the school holidays, it’s time to refresh that list of activities up your sleeve for when you need them most. Nothing is worse than trying to entertain excitable, energy-filled littlest loves at home. Metropol has you covered with these suggestions. To educate and excite, get out and about to one of […]
Get kids cookin’: International Culinary Studio
As busy parents, we don’t always look upon July school holidays with unalloyed delight. With outdoor options often ruled out, it would be wonderful to balance the inevitable screentime with something super fun, skill building, and educational. Fitting the bill entirely is the bespoke children’s holiday course at the International Culinary Studio. Director […]
Hop on a tram: Christchurch Attractions
Grab an all-day pass and explore Christchurch’s central city on board the Christchurch Tram’s restored vintage tramcars. With 18 stops to hop on and off at along with live commentary from your driver, it’s the perfect way to see the evolving city centre – plus children travel free with a paying adult. The […]
Dino devotion: Jurassic Adventure
Christchurch’s dinosaur-themed park is a fan favourite. Jurassic Adventure’s animatronic dinosaurs and all-accessible attractions have won the hearts of many Cantabrians, and here’s what they have to say. Tash Kees says, “This maze has been built for everyone and people with disabilities like Aiden can also enjoy it too. They support Hapai Access […]
New Hanmer track
If Hanmer Springs is your holiday destination, check out a new Conical Hill walking track. The Te Tihi o Rauhea/Conical Hill Loop Trail is around 6kms long, taking between 90 -120 minutes to walk. The trail can be accessed from several points and the signs (such as the one pictured) can be followed […]
A round of applause: Ovation Musical Theatre
Artistic Director, Ravil Atlas, is revolutionising Christchurch’s musical theatre scene with Ovation Musical Theatre. Ravil, a seasoned Broadway professional, brings his unwavering passion for the arts to the forefront, as he and the rest of the Ovation Musical Theatre board aim to make professional musical theatre affordable for residents of Christchurch with their […]
Exploring Wigram
Southwest of Christchurch’s city centre, Wigram has experienced considerable growth during the past decade. Today it is home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, licensed premises, and retail outlets, with a population of 11,102 just a year ago. While close to Hornby’s retail zone, Wigram has its own expanding business hub, in addition […]
Get the girls together
Hanmer Springs is renowned as an ideal place for a getaway or weekend with friends, lovers, or families. What’s often forgotten is what’s on offer at this Hurunui spa-spot for a girly getaway. Metropol has this list of suggestions for for a great girls weekend lineup. All you need to do is decide […]
Winter wonderland: Selwyn District Council
Selwyn stretches across the beautiful Canterbury Plains and is just west of Christchurch central. It’s bursting with activities, and is the gateway to every winter-lovers dream with six ski fields offering some uncrowded slopes and great terrain. Just over an hour’s drive from Ōtautahi, the ski fields are located along the Great Alpine […]
