Mum’s gift guide
Show mum you love her and shop local while you’re at it. Here’s our Mother’s Day collection – curated by us and found right here in Canterbury stores.
Why a wool mattress: Dreamwool
The exceptional comfort of merino wool. For a lot of us, a truly great night’s sleep can be elusive. You adjust your lighting and your sleep hygiene, reduce your screen time, maybe you even use a wearable device to track all your nightly stats, but you still wake up tired in the morning. […]
Review: Jimmy Barnes in Christchurch
A long-time fan, Metropol’s Nancye Pitt was there to see Jimmy Barnes perform his Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Show in Christchurch on Friday 17 April, 2026. Jimmy Barnes was in fine form at his Christchurch show at Wolfbrook Arena last night. The majority of the crowd were 30 years plus. However, there were […]
10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in New Zealand (and Why We Love Them)
Dogs are firmly part of the social fabric of NZ. Whether working on farms, accompanying families on weekend walks or sharing city apartments, dogs play an integral role in everyday life. According to the Department of Internal Affairs’ National Dog Database, there were more than 578,000 registered dogs in New Zealand in […]
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