Put a ring on it
Wedding rings are a commitment in themselves; choose one that can stand the test of time. Buying wedding bands is an exciting moment for an engaged couple. A symbol of your commitment to each other, the idea is that you’ll wear that ring on your left hand for the rest of your life, […]
The making of the South Island’s top hairdresser: Sarah McGuigan
What does it take to become the South Island’s top hairdresser? Metropol editor Nina Tucker asks Sarah McGuigan, who was recently crowned with the title at the Australian and New Zealand hair industry’s biggest celebration of creativity and excellence, the 2025 AHIA Creative Awards. Sarah McGuigan’s day will always begin at 5am. That […]
Rachel Sloane’s light-filled legacy
Co-founder of luxury jewellery house Naveya & Sloane, Rachel Sloane chats with Metropol writer Hannah Brown about sentiment, her creative process, and a new chapter in Christchurch. Rachel Sloane’s love of jewellery began with a fascination for how a small object can carry deep meaning. “I was drawn to the emotional weight it […]
Memories made here: Chateau on the Park – Double Tree by Hilton
Looking for a magical setting for your special day? It’s closer than you think. With its unique neogothic architecture and five acres of manicured gardens, Chateau on the Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton, provides a romantic backdrop for saying ‘I do’ right in the heart of the city. Across the street […]
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