Selling the dream: Colliers
We chat with lifestyle property specialist Sally Hargreaves. Q. What types of property do you sell? “I sell lifestyle properties. From coastal homes and holiday baches by the river to family houses, gardens, catteries and unique lifestyle blocks across North Canterbury and Selwyn. Growing up on a Canterbury farm, I understand the deep […]
All electric all class: Honda Store Christchurch
Brand new and all-electric, Honda’s e:N1 SUV has received hefty fanfare – now that it’s hit New Zealand shores, Metropol writer Ben Selby puts it to the test thanks to Honda Store Christchurch. Mimicking much of its petrol HR-V counterpart in terms of design, the e:N1 still sports a clean, uncluttered look and […]
Leading the way in skin health: Acacia Beauty
In the heart of Christchurch, tucked away from the bustle of daily life, you’ll find a sanctuary quietly changing lives, one face at a time. Now, with national recognition for their commitment to clinical excellence, the Acacia Skin Health and Beauty team is being celebrated as New Zealand’s top Dermapen Gold Microneedling Clinic […]
Wild West
A universal shift is urging us all west. Fashion hasn’t stopped veering west since Beyoncé dropped Cowboy Carter and Bella Hadid became a country-chic muse after being influenced by her professional cowboy of a boyfriend. With Beyoncé’s tour of the eighth studio album continuing into late July, the country-western dress code endures. Oh, […]
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