Tidy cupboard hacks

As tempting as shoving everything inside, quickly closing the door and delaying the task for another day can be – a cupboard cleanout and reorganise will save you time and stress down the track. Here are Metropol’s tips for revitalising that clutter.     HANDY TOOLS Use shelving, baskets, containers and labels […]

Builders to trust: Edge Developments

When talking to Glen Foulkes of Edge Developments it becomes clear that it is not only houses that he builds, but also solid, trusting relationships.     Glen’s been in the profession for 20 years and word has gone around about how good he is. But he’s not into blowing his own […]

Exciting river-front living: Street & Cook Construction

A second-to-none location on the banks of the Avon River is the location for an exciting new inner city townhouse development.     A Street and Cook Construction Ltd project in conjunction with local developer Grant MacKinnon (DMG Group), the Riverbank Quarter is a unique development of 17 terrace townhouses in Cambridge […]

Arriba, arriba! Latin festivities!

Cantabrians are set to get a taste of South American culture later this year when the Latin Street Festival “explodes” into central Christchurch later this year. Performers, artists, street food, live music and more is on the agenda for the exciting event.   Scheduled for October 31, the event promises “an explosion […]

Timeless architectural solutions: AQA

Creative yet practical outcomes are the forté of international award-winning Canterbury architect Alessandro Quadrelli when it comes to designing residential and commercial buildings.     Italian-born and trained, Alessandro is the man behind Alessandro Quadrelli Architectetto Ltd (AQA), combining his European origins and experience with a passionate love for the Kiwi lifestyle, […]

Guitar legend rocks on

The first international performer in 12 months to cross the Trans-Tasman border without quarantine, Australian journeyman John Butler is bringing his music to Christchurch this month. The guitar-roots rock legend will front the John Butler Trio (JBT) in its only South Island concert at the iconic Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch on […]