Luxurious alpine escape: Village Lake luxury apartments
Nestled against Hanmer’s picturesque mountainscape, Village Lake luxury apartments offers a 5-star alpine getaway. Modern and spacious, each stylish apartment contains everything you need to escape the city and soak in the alpine surrounds. Each apartment includes a gas fire to cosy up in front of, along with a balcony or […]
Gardens, gifts and café in one: Lushingtons Gardens, Gifts and Café
Spring is a time of renewal. It’s also a time to explore, to do something different, to find somewhere new to enjoy. There can be few more alluring places for a new experience than Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Café at Tinwald, Ashburton. It’s the perfect stop for lunch and a leg stretch […]
A crafty business: Mickey Raes
“What a time to celebrate being open for two years – right in the middle of lockdown!,” says Wendy Lamont, who can hardly believe that two years have passed since, encouraged by her mother-in-law Pauline, she exchanged her home-based handmade craft business for the beautiful sunlit store called Mickey Raes in Hanmer […]
New venture adventure: Salt n Pepper Cafe
Buying a hospitality business during the Covid-19 lockdown could be seen as a risky venture. That is, however, exactly what Dharambir Judge did when the opportunity arose to purchase the Salt n Pepper Café in Hanmer Springs. “Certainly, I had some sleepless nights about it,” says Dharambir. “But I concentrated on […]
Calling all sushi lovers: Nori Table
Nori Table is Christchurch’s very own home of high-quality sushi and an excellent hangout spot – a must visit for all sushi lovers. First opening in 2019, Nori Table now has two locations: The Tannery in Woolston, and Williams Street, Kaiapoi. Nori Table is the creation of owners and operators Jini […]
Seeing the northern sights
Just passing through or navigating to a destination, there’s many a sight to see as you head north from Christchurch. Here’s Metropol’s picks of places to check out in North Canterbury. WAIPARA The heart of the region’s food and wine scene. Stop off at one of the award-winning wineries to sample […]
A place of passion: Tait Gallery
Visit the beautiful alpine village of Hanmer Springs, park your car and take a stroll up Conical Hill Road to Tait Gallery. Take time to browse and chat to the gallery owner, William Taylor – his passion for the arts is infectious and his gallery is full of colour and vitality. You […]
Just the essentials: Kjole Style
Finding the perfect pair of jeans can leave one feeling a bit like Goldilocks; one’s too short, one’s too long. With their expanding jean range, handpicked to fit lots of different body shapes, Kjole Style can help you find a pair ‘that’s just right’. We caught up with Stephanie Suckling about two […]
A decade after disaster
It’s crazy to think that the September 2010 earthquake that rocked the nation and brought so much destruction was a decade ago. The little town of Kaiapoi seemed to receive the short end of the stick, as one of the most damaged areas in the greater Canterbury region. Current affairs […]
Chasing Waterfalls
Despite what the popular girl group TLC told you – sometimes it is appropriate to go chasing waterfalls. In this case, it’s the beautiful waterfalls dotted around North Canterbury, all just a short drive away. Whether you’re looking for a reason for exercise, an excuse to get out of the […]
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