Place to celebrate: The Redwood Hotel

Looking ahead to booking somewhere for an end-of-year gathering? Get in quick. If you have been tasked with planning an end-of-year celebration, the Christchurch Function Centre at The Redwood Hotel should be your top pick. Led by manager PJ Prasad Pilla, his dedicated events team will handle everything – from your first enquiry […]

Destination Kaikōura

The excitement of Marlborough Anniversary Weekend from 31 October to 2 November is your calling for three days of fun, fresh air and delicious food in Kaikōura. DAY 1: Start your weekend off with the right energy and see Kaikōura as you have never experienced before on a 3.5 hour EcoZip adventure. A […]

Love it and list it: Sparkle Stay

Tired of managing your holiday rental? Hand it over to the professionals and let them deal with absolutely everything from checking guests in to buying extra soap. Managing a short-term rental can be rewarding, but for busy owners (or those living outside Christchurch) the day-to-day demands can quickly become overwhelming. From Airbnb designing, […]

Could Holly Lea be your next home?

A collection of 22 new apartments marks another milestone at this adored Fendalton village. The Heathfield Apartments were recently opened at Holly Lea; the 22 new homes become the latest development in the village’s rich history. Elegant and celebratory with a live harpist adding a special touch, the opening event was attended by […]

Beyond the injectable Your cosmetic questions answered: Transform Clinic

Leading appearance medicine nurse with years of specialised experience, Katie McIndoe has built a reputation for excellence in advanced non-surgical aesthetics and is in constant demand. Katie sits down with Metropol to talk about the evolution of injectables and how treating a client looks different for everyone. Katie, how do injectables now compare […]

Dream kitchens: Dream Doors

You could have the kitchen of your dreams in just five simple steps. The Dream Doors five-step process guides clients through consultation, design, manufacturing, installation, and handover. This structured client-focused approach is designed to reduce renovation anxiety through effective communication. Managing director Adrian Kay emphasises the importance of each phase: “We focus a […]