Flavours without borders: El Faro
More than just a café, this Ferrymead haven combines Mediterranean and South American flavours in a space created for the community. Lighthouses are symbols of safe harbours, of a welcome to secure anchorage. In Spanish, a lighthouse is called ‘el faro’, a phrase that could not be more appropriate for this eatery by […]
Q&A Move it Mama
Fitness by mothers, for mothers, Christchurch entrepreneur and mum of four boys Lisa Fong turned a passion for exercise into a multi-million dollar business. Then her husband Dan was given two weeks to live. She tells her story to Metropol editor Nina Tucker. Lisa turned the weekly 20-minute workouts used to reclaim her […]
A calm conference: Tai Tapu Hotel
Imagine a countryside setting for your next function or boardroom meeting. Did we mention free parking and a private bar? The standalone function room at Tai Tapu Hotel is a welcoming, light-filled space that comfortably seats up to 80 guests, with flexible set-up options to suit your event. It’s available Monday to Sunday […]
For the love of cars: 20 years of Christchurch European
From family passion to national player: Christchurch European celebrates 20 years of offering the best range of luxury vehicles in the city. For more than 20 years, Christchurch European has been turning a love of cars into one of the country’s most respected independent dealerships. In the car world, twenty years is a […]
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