Luxury apartment on New Regent St: Elysian Du Regent
For lovers of luxury, high-end accommodation in the soul of the city. The quintessentially quirky and vibrant New Regent St is now home to the city’s newest and most well-appointed prestigious address. The good news is that it’s yours to rent. Thanks to the major renovation efforts of Christchurch’s Gill family, 1 New […]
The ultimate in luxury: Village Lake Apartments (Enter to win two nights accommodation)
For the ultimate luxurious getaway, set in the heart of beautiful Hanmer Springs, head to the Village Lake Apartments where exceptional hospitality awaits. With spectacular alpine views and premium 5-star accommodation, the Village Lake Apartments are within walking distance to the town’s thermal pools and a myriad of leisure activities. […]
An epic show: Les Misérables + Win with Metropol
Like musket shot to your heart,” those were the words Christchurch Star reviewer Barry Grant used to describe the 2001 Showbiz Christchurch production of Les Misérables. For those who didn’t get to see that production, or for those who did and can’t wait to see it again, then be excited for the return […]
Gardens for Tomorrow: Win with Metropol
Gardeners are endearing optimists. Frosts herald blue skies and sunny days, and there’s no such thing as a depressing winter garden when, already, jonquils are scenting the air and daphne buds are soon to flower. Gardeners don’t live for today; they’re too busy dreaming of tomorrow, and the tomorrow after that. One […]
Too delicious to forget: Jayshri Ganda’s culinary journey + Win with Metropol
Family meals so good that she needed to know how to replicate them is where Jayshri Ganda’s culinary journey began. Jayshri is the first to admit she didn’t really know how to cook. Growing up in New Zealand with Indian parents, Jayshri and her siblings never needed to learn kitchen skills. Cooking […]
Bob Dylan heads to town: Win with Metropol
On Tuesday 28 August, Christchurch will have an icon of music visiting us again. With a career spanning six decades, Bob Dylan’s impact on popular music and culture is immeasurable He is responsible for some of the most influential albums of all time, including The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited and […]
Win with Metropol: Hellers winter soup packs
Nothing quite encapsulates winter the way hot soup does. Our friends at Hellers have developed a classic range of winter soups containing their renowned smallgoods. Four delicious flavours provide wonderful nourishment on a cold day and an amazing depth of flavour. Pumpkin & Smokey Bacon, Sweetcorn & Bacon Chowder, Spicy Tomato & Chorizo […]
Win with Metropol: a double pass to see The Leisure Seeker with Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland
Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland star in The Leisure Seeker, a poignant and triumphant love story about a runaway couple who embark on an unforgettable cross-country adventure in their vintage campervan. John and Ella Spencer have almost reached the end of the road; Ella is frail, while John’s memory is failing. Instead of […]
Win with Metropol: Madam Sass Wine
We have two sassy bottles of Madam Sass to give away. Madam Sass pays homage to heroines from Central Otago’s gold rush era; gutsy women who held little regard for the establishment and relished taking risks. An enticing pinot noir full of attitude, style and extravagance, its aromas of decadent spice and sweet […]
Win with Metropol: ‘Breathe’ starring Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and Hugh Bonneville
Transmission Films has given us two copies of the inspirational love story Breathe to give away. Based on the true story of producer Jonathan Cavendish’s parents Robin and Diana Cavendish, Breathe is the true story of love without limits, featuring an incredible cast including Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge, Silence), Claire Foy (The […]
