Luxury Location: Clear Ridge Apartments
Daydreaming of the perfect getaway, or a special event in a stunning setting? The Clear Ridge Apartments five-star accommodation in Hanmer Springs makes those images in your head a wonderful reality. The luxury accommodation as well as function facilities are perfect for pre-and post-wedding get togethers, as well as the wedding itself. […]
Setting the scene: Amuri Estate
If wowing the crowd is on the conference and events cards for you, then Amuri Estate in the Hanmer countryside can help you do it. Just 10 minutes out of the village and 90-minutes from Christchurch, Amuri Estate’s supreme views set the scene for perfection, while the luscious variety of spaces […]
Changing Protocol: Protocol
As they say, every cloud has a silver lining. For Protocol, that meant looking at the space they had and envisaging the space it could become. Owner Genaea Calvert says, “COVID-19 allowed us to re-visit our business and utilisation of spaces”. So, after feedback about noise travelling from the bar area, […]
Cakes & catering with a twist: Twisted Flour and Sugar
Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants are a mother and daughter team, Sally and Kate, who create magic in the kitchen, with a pinch of chaos. The Twisted ladies specialise in creating bespoke cakes, delicious grazing platters and individualised catering for your special event. Their spectacular cakes – from dainty treats, […]
Flavours of the World: World Cuisine
Planning a corporate event, function or in-home party? Chef Liz M and her team at World Cuisine create designer menus influenced from her world travels. With vast international catering experience as a private chef, she has worked on exclusive dinner parties and events like Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix, […]
Not just a pretty place: Larcomb Vineyard
We’re not going to pretend that when planning an event your venue options are limited…in fact it’s quite the opposite. With so many choices out there, it can be hard to find the one that’s right for you and your guests. In order to help with the decision Metropol caught up […]
Platters to impress: Hanmer Four Square
The team at Four Square Hanmer Springs has a passion for creating beautiful, bespoke grazing platters – just perfect for outdoor summer eating to give you so much more time to relax and enjoy being with friends and family. The platters are available for every occasion, from large corporate events and […]
A fête-full day! Hanmer Springs Fete
Lock 30 October into your diary now. That’s to be sure you don’t miss the Hanmer Springs Fête in the grounds of the historic Queen Mary Hospital. The inaugural fête in 2019 saw 2000 people come through the gates from all over the country and even from Australia. One hundred […]
Vibrancy in Ashburton: Formosa
Ashburton’s vibrant and delicious Asian Fusion restaurant Formosa is the brainchild of husband and wife team Chef Dondon Chen and Creative Designer Amber Huang. With no business experience – but armed with enthusiasm, a lot of inspiration and a passion for food and culture, Formosa will celebrate its third year […]
Making its mark: Pegasus Bay
Pegasus Bay has long been recognised for its top drops and now the exceptional space with its breathtaking gardens, lakes, wetlands and beautiful restaurant is making its mark as a premium event venue in Waipara. “This is a new direction for us after 30 years operating our restaurant,” says Marketing […]
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