Safer Air: Active Pure

Canterbury has played a crucial part in growing a globally leading air safety technology called ActivePure. Fully portable, its units actively and safely combat viruses, bacteria, mould and fungi in any indoor space, 24/7/365. Developed with NASA scientists, this game changer has been shown to be highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that […]

Inspirational women

Women have inspired women for more than a century now, and their power to inspire continues to grow. During the past few decades, they’ve been making their mark in the world as politicians, entrepreneurs, and leaders in general. Inspirational women derive from all walks of life. They know the importance of supporting and […]

Your Inner Winter Warrior

With the chill well and truly here for a while, sticking to your training routine or healthy eating plan, typically becomes tough, especially when the winter blues settle in. It’s no secret that comfort food cravings kick in when the mercury drops, and it’s all too easy to lose track of your fitness […]

Showing respect and care: Manaakitanga Funeral Services Limited

Manaakitanga Funeral Services Limited was established in July 2021 covering Waitaha. It is the only Māori funeral company centralised in Christchurch. Funeral Director Betsy Williams is the kaitiaki of Manaakitanga Funeral Services. Of Ngāi Tahu descent, she is a well-known identity amongst a number of iwi. It is not uncommon for Betsy to […]

Grieving with dignity: S.I. Funeral Services Limited

Experiencing the loss of a loved one can leave you in shock and unsure of what you need to do. Contacting a funeral director can relieve some of this stress. Charlie McKenzie of SI Funerals says that many times after his initial contact with family members, they thank him for taking so much […]

Care and compassion: Simplicity Funerals

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be one of the hardest things someone will ever experience. At such a difficult time it is comforting to be offered care and compassion through the professional experience of qualified funeral directors. The team of Jamie, Mike, Nick and Nina at Simplicity Funerals, Christchurch […]

A dynamic team: Ray White Rangiora

From residential to lifestyle, small to large, heels to gumboots, they have it covered! The dynamic real estate mother and daughter duo, Marijke and Amy Sheppard, are a driving force in providing that next level of service, commitment and professionalism. It is not often you find team members so in tune, their personalities complementing […]

Celebrate in style: The George

From a romantic proposal to a wonderful occasion – The George is here to guide you on the journey and to help make wonderful memories. You’ve got the ring, now pop the question. Planning a proposal can be daunting, let us help you plan the perfect moment. Whether you’re after a restaurant, private […]

Leading the way: Te Pae

The biggest, the brightest, the best. The superlatives keep rolling in for Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, the Garden City’s new state-of-the-art events venue. Now open and fully operational, it is firmly cementing its place as a world leader in conference destinations, design and delivery. Already drawing a host of national and international […]

From the editor: 4 August 2022

Recyclable paper You may notice that this issue of Metropol is on gloss paper. Unfortunately the world-wide paper shortage has caught up with our printer, and our usual matt paper did not arrive in time for this issue. Rest assured, the gloss paper is recyclable. We will be back to matt which is […]