Canterbury Property Investors Association: Summer 24/25

How to find the perfect tenant for your rental property Finding the perfect tenant is like discovering the ideal houseguest—someone who treats your property with respect, pays rent on time, and helps you avoid sleepless nights worrying about damage or late payments. If you’re renting out your property, the right tenant can make […]

The city of choice: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger

A privilege of being Mayor is the opportunity to attend openings and announcements, and there are three I wanted to highlight here. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking at the announcement of a $250 million expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre. This will be a terrific boost for our city’s […]

Editor’s note: The strength of our city

As the calendar fills up, so does my cup. The Metropol office is buzzing through events season, with Christmas just around the corner. This time of year is such a revitalising time for us, to connect with our community in person instead of through a page, and celebrate the life we live in […]

The making of a master chef: Sunshine Cafe & Moonlight Bar

Food is joy, it brings people together. In Pegasus, a new café by day and bar by night serves delicious eats and an ever-changing experience thanks to one passionate chef. Tim Koh, owner and head chef of Sunshine Cafe & Moonlight Bar on Tahuna Street, discovered a love for cooking in university. Throwing […]

The power of an assistance pet

Assistance pets give people with disabilities a chance, to be independent and live a full life. Research shows that while assistance pets are primarily employed to help individuals facilitate physical tasks, they have a positive impact on psychological and social aspects, and boost vitality and quality of life. Assistance pets have been found […]

Look sharp now: Sharp Glass

Christmas is over and New Year lies ahead. The car is crammed to bursting, the dog already living his best life at Muttley Motels, the snacks are packed, and you have even remembered the sunhats. Just need to lock the house, load the kids, and the holiday is on. Crash! That’s the eight-year-old’s […]