The man behind the musical
Former owner of popular Christchurch restaurant Santorini, and writer of the musical Breaking Plates, Costa Kerdemelidis talks to Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge. Costa Kerdemelidis slipped into the world as his mother was exiting a taxi. That was the start of a life filled with drama, his family’s past marked by both conflict and reunion. […]
Relax and recharge: Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat
Do you day dream about a place in the country where you can disconnect from the stresses of life surrounded by beauty of a natural environment? This doesn’t need to be a day dream, because there is such a place only eight kilometres from Geraldine. Built last year, the Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat luxury couples’ retreat […]
Child-friendly walking tracks in Ōamaru
With a week left of the Term 1 school holidays, here are some child-friendly walking tracks in Ōamaru that you can take your children or grandchildren on. Here are three top-rated walks in Ōamaru that will only take an hour. First up is the Swallow Circuit Track, a well-formed track located near the car park […]
Ōamaru couple time
Looking for some romantic and fun-filled activities to do with your significant other in Ōamaru? Look no further! Here are some ideas that are sure to make your time together special and memorable. First on the list is a Wine and Cheese Tour. Ōamaru is home to one of the country’s leading artisan cheese brands, […]
Choosing colour
Fashion is a fickle mistress, changing with each season. Having a personalised colour palette for garment selection will help stay on trend no matter what. A fashion colour palette is a group of three to six different colours that look great together, and give you plenty of options for pairing with all the garments in […]
Dressing up in style
Who needs an excuse to dress up? A dinner date, night out with friends, family celebrations, weddings… You name it, and most women are happy to dive intotheir wardrobes and dress up. Current trends include magenta hues, blues, sheer net fabrics, and metallic accessories. You’re sure to find something here to inspire your next special […]