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Red Hot Reputation: We talk to David Eden of Red Hot Real Estate
When you list commercial or residential property with David Eden of Red Hot Real Estate, you just know you’re going to get a thorough, no-margin-for-error approach. You know this because David trained and worked as a helicopter engineer, on choppers servicing oil and gas rigs all over Papua New Guinea. With an eye […]
Redefining Office Space: Regus want you to work somewhere exceptional
First we started changing how we’re working, now we’re changing where we’re working, as savvy businesses embrace the global trend of flexible working spaces. Now Christchurch businesses are reaping the benefits of this clever working platform, with the recent opening of two sites by revolutionary office-space provider Regus. With a world-wide infrastructure […]
Magical Music: Narropera at Lansdown
March is a musical month at Lansdown, with its festival tradition of presenting opera as entertainment and enjoyment. Short-winded and mesmerising, this is ‘narropera’ – narrated opera presented in word and song for 85 minutes. Enjoy Mozart’s magical Don Giovanni, on 11 and 17 March; revel in Weber’s wonderful romantic opera Der […]
Sequin & Sparkle: The return of the 1980s obsession with glitz
If you’re a kid of the eighties and nineties, the sight of sequins and sparkles might bring on a serious case of déjà vu, but in fact, you’re on a date with reality because these style statements are making a colourful comeback right now. While they may have fallen out of favour with […]
Where community gathers: The Golden Mile
A warm welcome in Templeton at a restaurant designed for families, celebrations, and memorable meals at affordable prices. At the heart of the community, The Golden Mile Tavern has become a favourite gathering place for families, friends, and celebrations of all kinds. With a warm, family-friendly vibe, the restaurant welcomes everyone from young […]
Get the look of Cassie Henderson
Cover star Cassie Henderson campaigned to wear shorts at high school – she’s known her style for a long time. The singer-songwriter adopts two distinct aesthetics, each serving what she needs for where she’s going. We break down her style so you can get the look. Cassie describes her day-to-day uniform as “dad […]
Steve’s scene
Your women-who-rock-roundup from global music consultant and Dolly Parton’s local publicist, Steve Guest. Y ou can say you were there (if you were) at Lainey Wilson’s simply fantastic show at Wolfbrook Arena in February. She is pure country rock and such a delight. Lainey loved New Zealand – she managed to check out […]
Who runs the world?
Alexa, play Lemonade by Cassie Henderson. Or Bic Runga’s Sway. Or any of the other musical masterpieces we’ve curated and compiled into one Metropol playlist filled with women who rock, available on Spotify. Because what’s better than electrifying, serenading music? When there’s a fierce, fearless female behind it. That was our goal with […]
A hilltop haven
When Marion McKellow first drove up the secluded driveway of Pine Hill House near Cust, it was bleak midwinter. Words: Pattie Pegler | Images: Supplied The skies were grey and the garden was bare. But Marion instantly loved the peace and quiet, it was just the haven she was looking for – away […]
Layer the look: Made in the Shade
It’s the time of year for transitional dressing, and if Christchurch weather is anything to go by, you need to be prepared for four seasons in one day. Ali Donn is welcoming everything from autumnal dresses to winter knitwear in every colour at Made in the Shade. From boxes of new season Vassalli […]
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