In the heart of the city: Rose Historic Chapel
One of the few remaining heritage buildings left within the Four Avenues, the Rose Historic Chapel is a unique, central city setting for small, intimate weddings. With a secluded rose garden and beautiful circular stained glass chapel window, the scene is set for unforgettable nuptials. The picturesque Victorian stone building with high ceilings […]
Countdown to a perfect smile: Smooch
Seeking that pearly white wedding-ready smile? Follow this six-month wedding dental plan. Every bride and groom wants to shine on their wedding day, and that includes flashing a confident, dazzling smile. At Smooch Dental Spa, The Polish by Smooch is a carefully timed dental hygiene plan for wedding-ready teeth in six months, offering […]
Adventure awaits: The new Kia Tasman ute
If the ute is one with our national identity, who is the biggest player? Metropol writer Ben Selby heads to Wellington to test the latest contender. The Ute is very much part of the Kiwi landscape. It’s part of our national identity and everyone has their favourite, or we know someone who has […]
A wedding venue to capture your heart: Amuri Estate
When Hamish and Sarah Linton began searching for a wedding venue, one space stole their hearts. Just ten minutes from Hanmer Springs Village and a 90-minute drive from Christchurch, Amuri Estate offered everything they dreamed of and more. Thanks to the skill of owner and wedding coordinator Vanessa Orr, their day went off […]
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A clever automotive combo: Cars and Coffee
Let’s be honest, the closest most of us get to experiencing a million-dollar member of supercar royalty is when saying “On the way to work this morning, a brand-new Lamborghini went past me”. However, on 13 May, the inaugural Christchurch Cars and Coffee event took place at Garden City Helicopters’ new state of […]
‘Dcypher-ing’ Lyttelton’s story: murals that speaks for the community
Locals and visitors to Lyttelton’s Oxford Street Reserve have plenty to feast their eyes upon as they take in the stunning and spectacular murals at the revamped skate park and playground. Completed last month, the murals, which took around two weeks of labour intensive painting, are by Los Angeles-based Christchurch artist Dcypher, also […]
