A creative collection: The Christchurch Art Show has something for every kind of art lover (and those who didn’t know they liked art yet)
Art is a creative journey that is experienced differently for each of us. From the creative edge of street art, to upmarket abstract painting, no matter which way your creative taste swings, Christchurch’s largest art show is designed to have something up your artistic alley. With quality original artworks from established and emergent […]
Editor’s Perspective: On what she wanted to be when she grows up
When I was 10, I wanted to be a forensic scientist; when I was 11, I wanted to be a veterinarian; but ever since I was 12 years old I have wanted to be a journalist. A somewhat unusual occupation for a young person growing up in a small rural town, in fact, […]
Dance floor diva: meet the newscaster dancing her way into our hearts in our Q&A with Sam Hayes
Sunday and Monday nights, many of us are locked to TV Three to watch some of our much-loved celebrities swing, pirouette, lunge and cha-cha their way across our screens in an attempt to become New Zealand’s heartfelt winner of Dancing with the Stars. Metropol talks to Sam Hayes about her journey from the […]
Electrically charged: this little electric BMW is all powered up and ready to go
In 2011 BMW introduced its ‘i’ brand to incorporate all of its electric plug-in vehicles or hybrids. Last year I was fortunate enough to drive the exceptional i8. This month I was introduced to its zippy little cousin, the unique BMW i3. The base model of the i-range, the i3 also has […]
Number one in fun: the perfect mid-winter night out at Paint ‘n’ Sip
You’re fed up with the weather; the wintry temps have you shivering in front of the heater and everything on the telly’s rubbish. Turn your frown into a smile, banish winter’s nip, for your fairy godmother has waved her wand – you need Paint ’n’ Sip! Welcome to the most creative hub in […]
Best thing since sliced bread: GiveMeBread is bringing you culinary favourites right to your door
A delicious new business brings hungry people and their favourite restaurants together fast – without stepping out of the door. GiveMeBread delivers Christchurch’s culinary favourites, fresh and hot, directly to the door, within half an hour – for a nominal charge that rivals petrol and parking costs. The $5.99 delivery fee (up to […]
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