Merivale’s most exclusive address: The Mansfield
A sophisticated collection of 38 apartments and penthouses, The Mansfield invites a new way to live in Merivale. The first of its kind in the destination suburb, 24 Mansfield Avenue is an address that will earn its reputation in residential living from day one, and, like fine wine, only get better with time. […]
Blue-chip postcodes: Trade Me Property Customer Director Gavin Lloyd
Christchurch is outperforming the national narrative. As we move into the cooler months, the Christchurch property market continues to prove its resilience. Recent year-on-year figures show the average asking price for properties in the Canterbury region is sitting two per cent ahead of the same time last year, with Ōtautahi’s performance perfectly in […]
Unstoppable in menopause: Simply Nourish
Christchurch is set to host Unstoppable – a live event focused on building strength in the peri and menopausal years. Christchurch women are being invited to step into their strength this winter with Unstoppable, an empowering evening dedicated to building healthier, more resilient bodies through menopause and beyond. Taking place on 17 June […]
Bathing in sound
Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen comes clean about trying out a sound bath. Let’s get one thing out of the way. A gong bath, also called a sound bath, doesn’t involve water. You may laugh, but that was my initial concern when I first heard the term ‘gong bath’ a few years ago. […]
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