Home run on show: David Reid Homes
David Reid Homes Canterbury have once again scored a home-run with all bases covered at Highsted in Casebrook. The striking new show home sets the stage for your move towards your dream lifestyle. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home endorses sleek and appealing design from every angle. Gabled roof lines, modern Axon Panel and […]
Quality and character: Wilson and Hill Architects
For 25 years Wilson and Hill Architects have been delivering quality architecture to clients in Christchurch and beyond, to the whole of the South Island. The Crossing, ECan building, and Forté Health represent just a sample of Wilson and Hill’s post-earthquake designs characterising Christchurch. With their workload increasing, directors Chris Wilson and […]
The power of teamwork: Harcourts Alison Aitken
American author Ken Blanchard wrote, “None of us is as smart as all of us”. Certainly, success flows from people working together in a team. Combining the complementary skills and experience of each team member creates more effective solutions to problems. Real estate consultant Alison Aitken definitely believes in the power of […]
From the edge to the big screen
Conquering her own struggles with mental illness has seen Kiwi woman Jazz Thornton co-found a global charity, write two books and speak at the United Nations, now she speaks with Metropol ahead of her next journey – to the big screen. Jazz Thornton is driven by one overwhelming motive – […]
Art in the Dark
An illuminating new project is giving a fresh perspective on Christchurch’s world-renowned street art. Sustainable lighting business, Gen Green, and street art champions Watch This Space have joined forces with project managers Living Space and the help of a council grant to celebrate the city’s street art by darkness. Compelled […]
Masking disruption: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
Christchurch-based apparel maker, Cactus Outdoor, has added a new product to its repertoire: Locally made face masks which use bacteria-busting natural wool filters. Originally developed for dust protection before Covid-19 made face masks an essential item, Cactus Outdoors have manufactured tens of thousands of the mouth and nose coverings from its […]









