Definitive one stop shop
Whether you are the custodian of an immaculate restored Mercedes 300SL, or your A-class needs a good once over, the team at KBL Automotive, has you covered. Previously trading as Kevin Burt Limited, it has been Canterbury’s definitive German car specialist since 1976. With many loyal enthusiasts choosing KBL Automotive above all […]
Raising an army
Until recently, University of Canterbury graduate and Kiwi entrepreneur Guy Horrocks was living in New York helping launch a new data management company, Solve. But, as the number of Covid-19 cases in the city climbed, cafés closed and business meetings were cancelled, he realised it was time to go. He […]
Sisterhood of Sustainability
Sustainability; everyone’s talking about it, but few are doing something about it. Metropol caught up with fashion designer Maggie Marilyn and head of sustainable beauty brand Ethique, Brianne West about paying much more than lip service to the most pressing conversation of the century. The subject of sustainability has been […]
New ‘normal’ for real estate: Ray White
The face of real estate is undergoing a considerable change due to Covid-19 restrictions. Marijke Sheppard of Ray White Rangiora says, “It’s more important than ever before that buyers and sellers do their homework well in advance”. “They should build a good relationship with their mortgage broker or bank, seek […]
Oat of the ordinary
Oats have long been a mainstay of the breakfast buffet, but now oat milk is adding to the lineup. Yes oat milk has joined the ‘dairy alternative’ hall of fame alongside almond, rice, soy, cashew and coconut milk, except it seems this new option is trying its best to inch ahead of […]
Winterising your home! – Maxwell Plumbing
With winter just around the corner, it’s important to start making sure your home will be safe and warm when those cooler days and nights really set in. Now is the time to tick off all those property maintenance jobs, such as checking the guttering and hot water cylinders for leaks, […]









