Hard as nails: Dr Tom Nailcare
Autumn is the season to prep for healthy, beautiful nails that can stand up to winter. After a social summer, our nails have done more heavy lifting than we realise. From holidays and outdoor adventures to festivals and parties, they’ve been filed, painted, polished and often layered with gels or acrylics to look […]
Behind Andrea Biani
Andrea and Vern Bailey are the powerhouse duo at the helm of Christchurch’s leading legacy footwear brand Andrea Biani. In 2026 they celebrate 30 years of business and a modern chapter ahead. Metropol editor Nina Tucker catches up with the solemates over coffee. Andrea and Vern Bailey’s invisible string was perhaps instead a […]
We all scream for ice cream: The Rollin Pedaler
Ice cream can be nostalgic and comforting, sophisticated and elegant, or even seasonal. But which flavours are right for your wedding? Here’s a list of curated suggestions from Canterbury’s luxury ice cream by tricycle. “Often, couples will choose flavours that fit their colour scheme or add a fun pop of colour to their […]
Fashion’s Favourite Fabrics: OFI (Only From Italy)
When you wrap yourself up in a world of beautiful, breathable fibres, you don’t need to wonder why this natural boutique has expanded across Canterbury to meet demand. In addition to their sunlit central city location, plus three North Island stores in Havelock North, Napier, and Cambridge, OFI has introduced two new locations […]
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