Smart Spaces
Thinking of investing in a smart home? Chances are you’re not looking to your plumbing. However, technology is playing an increasingly important role in this space, whether your end game is improving comfort and value, creating a healthier home or lowering your environmental impact. Comfort and value Stream live music […]
Brighter days ahead
Keeping afloat in Christchurch’s hospitality industry is “tough” and those who have managed to “ride out the storm” should be praised for their dedication to the city says Oxford Group co-owner and hospitality stalwart Max Bremner. “There are a lot of innovative people here who have put their balls on […]
Ahead of the Pack: LINK Business Brokers
If you’re searching for new business opportunities, or selling an existing company, then LINK Business Brokers, are the people to call to get results. It has multiple offices throughout the world – eight within New Zealand and a team of 14 sales specialists right here in the South Island. Link […]
The Ex in Excellence: TriEx
It’s a new look, and a new feel at TriEx, but the training is as first class as ever. “There has been a lot happening in our First Aid department,” Marketing Executive, Brodie McPhail says. “Our new Christchurch office has the benefit of two training rooms, which means we have […]
Moving with the times: Total Realty
For 10 years, Total Realty has helped Cantabrians buy and sell property by “cutting costs, without cutting corners”. Celebrating the company’s anniversary recently, founder Rachael Cone reflected on how vast changes in the real estate market inspired this new business model. With a strong belief that industry commission rates were […]
Consummate in his Craft: Joe Bennett
Metropol catches up with one of New Zealand’s most prolific and successful writers about putting pen to paper. It was in a cricket pavilion in Cheltenham that Joe Bennett wrote a letter in brown ink on pink notepaper to a school in New Zealand. Fed up with his teaching job and […]
Masters of Art: Bryce Gallery
The feature exhibition at Bryce Gallery this month is Four Classical Masters a collection of spectacular works created by three incredible artists; Min Kim, Tatyana Kulida and Nyle Major. The trio, all trained in Europe, are proud to be able to share this collection of renaissance inspired work that captures […]
Classic Country Masterpiece: Harcourts
“It’s truly an honour to be entrusted with the sale of such a standout property.”, real estate specialist Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts is referring to the unique and magnificent property on West Coast Road, Yaldhust that she is currently marketing and which goes to auction on Wednesday 14 November. “The 760 […]
Jacinda Ardern’s milestone year: Q&A with Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just celebrated one year in the country’s top role, so Metropol caught up with her about rolling with the punches, the Christchurch rebuild and the joy of motherhood. What has your first year in office taught you? Patience and gratitude. Everything takes longer than you’d like […]
Dream-Maker: Marijke Sheppad
Buying a lifestyle property can be the dream for a lot of Kiwis seeking the pleasure of rural living – but beware! There are pitfalls for the uninitiated and that’s where knowledge and experience of a trusted, helpful real estate agent can be your best asset. Look no further than […]
