Otago’s Christchurch campus celebrates 50 years: Otago, Christchurch
Over the past five decades, more than 5000 medical students, along with numerous health professional and research students, have completed their training at the city’s renowned “health university”. It’s a history of which Dean and Head of Campus Professor Suzanne Pitama (Ngāti Kahungunu/Ngāti Whare) is suitably proud. “In this, our 50th year, we […]
Get the girls together
Hanmer Springs is renowned as an ideal place for a getaway or weekend with friends, lovers, or families. What’s often forgotten is what’s on offer at this Hurunui spa-spot for a girly getaway. Metropol has this list of suggestions for for a great girls weekend lineup. All you need to do is decide […]
Winter wonderland: Selwyn District Council
Selwyn stretches across the beautiful Canterbury Plains and is just west of Christchurch central. It’s bursting with activities, and is the gateway to every winter-lovers dream with six ski fields offering some uncrowded slopes and great terrain. Just over an hour’s drive from Ōtautahi, the ski fields are located along the Great Alpine […]
Destination North Canterbury
Many families are clamouring for a trip away to help them break winter’s monotony. With that, comes the mission to find a destination that ticks as many boxes as possible, for everyone. A destination right on our doorstep is North Canterbury, filled with a plethora of activities and fun for all ages and […]
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The Christchurch City Mission is one of this city’s most respected and active caring organisations. It was born during the start of the Great Depression, is the last of New Zealand’s Anglican-founded city missions, and this month celebrates its 90th birthday. With this birthday, the mission will finally tell its […]
The local diamond specialist: Petersens Jewellers
If you’re thinking diamonds, think Petersens Jewellers. A pioneer in the field since 1863, the jewellery store in the Bush Inn Centre lives and breathes its passion for this precious stone. Such is this dedication and attention to detail that Managing Director Brent Morrison travels half way around the world […]
Metropol’s national recognition
The Metropol team has long been honoured by the privilege to do what it does and this has once again been recognised on the national stage at this year’s New Zealand Community Newspaper Association awards. Metropol not only earned Runner Up for the Best Campaign and Runner Up for the […]
