Catch him if you can: Andy Ellis
Moving Houses host and former All Black Andy Ellis doesn’t like to sit still. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker discovers what he does instead. Andy Ellis’ life is like chaos in a wonderful way. Fresh from a stint in Bali at an All Blacks High Performance Lab, and thrilled to be taking off […]
Love actually is all around
Capturing the moments – the joy, the flair, the tears – wedding photography is to be cherished for decades and generations to come. Each snapshot reflects the months of planning and years of dreaming to envelop you in that feeling in an instant. Landscapes near and far craft the backdrops in these photographs […]
Beautiful & boutique in Harewood: Omarino Estate
Do you have a vision for a wedding in a rural setting, without the hassle of driving into the country, away from amenities such as Christchurch Airport? That may sound like a mission impossible, yet actually it is mission possible when you choose Omarino Estate as your venue. This family-run boutique venue sits […]
Putt, play, roar: Jurassic Adventure
With school holidays fast approaching, finding activities to entertain children can be challenging. Jurassic Adventure is the perfect school holiday activity. Not only is it the best value for fun in Christchurch, this micro theme park also offers a range of activities immersed in a Jurassic dinosaur theme. With services including mini golf, […]
Sweets and treats
At Easter, chocolates fill the home or garden, hidden from eager eyes for a short time. While traditional, egg hunts fail to cater to diabetics and others who don’t enjoy chocolate. Consider an alternative when organising Easter gifts for friends and family: fill baskets with other personalised gifts to excite, and avoid the […]
The bigger picture
Mid-sized businesses could boost New Zealand’s economy if limiting constraints are addressed, says a new report. Rising costs, industry competition, and business or industry regulation are the top factors that businesses believe are impacting their ability to maximise potential. According to the newly released Bigger Picture Report from accounting software firm MYOB, increased […]








