Luxury in Lyttelton: Sheppard & Rout’s award nominated Black Rock House is spectacular
Post-earthquake, the scale of home building is a remarkable spectacle, but few homes have captured the soul of our environment quite like Black Rock House. Named for its situation on the Black Rock Headland in Lyttelton Harbour, the house is as secure in its position on the shortlist of the 2018 Canterbury competition […]
Win with Metropol: Hellers winter soup packs
Nothing quite encapsulates winter the way hot soup does. Our friends at Hellers have developed a classic range of winter soups containing their renowned smallgoods. Four delicious flavours provide wonderful nourishment on a cold day and an amazing depth of flavour. Pumpkin & Smokey Bacon, Sweetcorn & Bacon Chowder, Spicy Tomato & Chorizo […]
Win with Metropol: a double pass to see The Leisure Seeker with Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland
Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland star in The Leisure Seeker, a poignant and triumphant love story about a runaway couple who embark on an unforgettable cross-country adventure in their vintage campervan. John and Ella Spencer have almost reached the end of the road; Ella is frail, while John’s memory is failing. Instead of […]
Woo-ing the nation: Q&A with celebrity chef Josh Emett
Josh Emett heads an empire that counts some of the country’s much-loved hotspots in its repertoire, including Rātā, Ostro and Madam Woo. Metropol talks to this culinary creative about his new restaurant offering, a new cook book and Woo-ing the nation. Where did your passion for food come from? I have always loved […]
First in its class: thirty years of delivering great quality means First Windows and Doors know a thing or two about customer satisfaction
A culture of loyalty is what drives locally owned First Windows and Doors Christchurch, a family owned company specialising in supplying aluminium windows and doors to residential new builds and renovations. Managing Director Simon Carrodus, says loyalty to customers, suppliers and staff has seen the company thrive on repeat business, serving some clients […]
‘Watts’ hot: light up your life this winter with our hot picks for home lighting
A home design trend that’s easy to implement in every room, statement lighting is about so much more than pendant choices. Cord length, materials, size and shape all make an impact. So we’re shining the spotlight on some of the brightest trends in lighting design. Old school: Our dalliance with décor of the […]
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