Buried treasure! Terra Viva
Bury these beauties now and look forward to beautiful colour in spring! Yes, spring bulbs are now in stock and right now is planting time, Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp tells Metropol. What to plant? Spring bulbs herald the start of the new season and you can extend the season easily […]
Looking deeper: Freedom Health
Do you have injuries and niggles that seem to keep recurring? Or a pain that just never seems to get better despite seeing numerous health professionals? Cath Julius, Physiotherapist at Freedom Health Physiotherapy and Pilates, tells Metropol how we need to look beyond the surface for long term solutions. […]
Putting heart into homes: Advanced Joinery
The kitchen means so many things to so many people, and while the basic function of every kitchen is to serve as a food preparation area, the only limit is imagination when it comes to design. With 36 years in the joinery business, the team at Advanced Joinery has created every type […]
The art of joinery: Master Joiners
It’s been an exciting few weeks for the Canterbury branch of Master Joiners with their inaugural awards taking place. “Our national body has been holding awards for a number of years and so has the Nelson branch,” says Canterbury President Nathan Busch. “So we thought it was high time Canterbury showcased […]
No pane, no gain! Bates Joinery Ltd
Autumn is the perfect season to ensure you’ve got your condensation under control, and if that means new windows – it’s important to choose a joiner who can preserve the look of your home while ensuring drafts and moisture are kept out. Bates Joinery follows the highest possible standard in New Zealand […]
The joy of painting: Art Metro
An art school, gallery and supply store, Art Metro helps make Canterbury the creative place it is. Metropol sits down with Malene Reynolds Laugesen to ask a few questions about her teaching role at the Papanui studio. WHEN DID YOU BEGIN TEACHING AT ART METRO, AND WHAT BRINGS YOU THE […]









