Wigram Brewing Co

A beer-y good place: Wigram Brewing Co

Beer Lingo 101: what’s in a ‘fillery’? Well beer of course, lots of beer.     A fillery is somewhere you go to ‘fill’ your riggers, half Gs, growlers, or fancy double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel beer hydro flask with, you guessed it, fresh cold beer!  At Wigram’s Craft Beer Fillery […]

Loan Market

The loan masters: Loan Market

Buying a house, whether your first or tenth, can be a complicated process. The benefits of working with a mortgage broker are well established.     “People are time poor these days,” says Loan Market Mortgage Advisor Nathan Miglani. “I can provide clients with top quality service, backed up by a team […]

We Will Rock You

We Will Rock You: In the City

It will be “Another One Bites The Dust” as I tick another great show off my bucket list with We Will Rock You in March.     I am a life-long fan of Queen, they are part of the soundtrack of my misspent youth, so it is fantastic news to hear that […]

The Christchurch App

The home of local news: The Christchurch App

The Christchurch App is your home for community news and information and now it’s free to download on your smartphone.     Metropol Magazine Publisher Murray Dempsey is the driving force behind the Christchurch App and is thrilled to be sharing his passion for hyper-local news. “There’s been a move away from […]

Coffee Worx

Business Excellence Recognised

Coffee Worx recently won the North Canterbury Business Excellence Award for Hospitality and Tourism. Owners Deb and Ian Riach were thrilled to have their hard work, and that of their team, recognised with the judges describing their “good food, good coffee and a great business strategy” as impressive.     The Canterbury-based […]

Cust Hotel

Have yourself a very clever Christmas! Done and Dusted

If you’re just a bit over the congested crowds of Christmas shoppers and hellish parking, and you’re desperate for time out, then hop in your car and tootle to the Cust Hotel, 1709 Cust Road; here you will make a startling discovery – Christmas shopping can actually be a relaxing, rewarding experience! […]

Silly Season Celebrations

Silly Season Celebrations

North Canterbury has put on its elf hat and pointed shoes and is playing perfect host to a wide range of events that capture the silly side of the season. We’ve found a collection of our favourite festive events, so get out your social planner and start making plans.     Christmas […]

Hanmer’s new lease on life

Hanmer’s new lease on life

Hanmer Springs is Canterbury’s recreational heart, with the natural hot springs to which this tantalising township owes its name offering a respite for bustling city dwellers     Now it’s set to get bigger and better than ever before, with plans for five new thermal pools and a new aquatic thrill ride. General […]

Boulder Burger

Hanmer’s 1950’s style diner: Boulder Burger

The ultimate 1950’s Americana experience is coming to Hanmer, so get ready for a blast of retro culture and a menu bursting with classic diner staples.     The eagerly-awaited Boulder Burger Bar at the Boulder Precinct – Hanmer Springs’ newest café and retail shopping precinct – will open its doors in […]

Pasta Vera

How to have a happy holiday: Pasta Vera

With the arrival of guests – expected and unexpected – at Christmas, and kids home from uni or overseas who always seem to be on the prowl for food, suddenly there’s no time for relaxation, because you’re too busy fretting about what to conjure up for the next meal.     Pasta […]