Rainwater management solutions: Tanksalot®
Tanksalot® manufacture innovative solutions that harvest rainwater for reuse, and storm water management. Tanksalot tanks are particularly beneficial in an area like Canterbury, says owner Josh Pengelly. “Our above-ground solutions not only look great, they eliminate the costs and complexity associated with below ground rainwater management alternatives.” Their corrugated steel tanks are stylish, […]
Sharing you vision: VVV Real Estate
Owning a home is a vision many New Zealanders share, but finding a foothold on the property ladder can seem scary and daunting. The knowledge and skills required to begin that journey are not taught at school. That is a lesson that Stephanie Robertson, owner of VVV Real Estate, learned for herself and […]
Editor’s perspective: Bridal bliss
This issue, Metropol brings you inspirational nuptial ideas, and suggestions, direct from many locals who make all the wedding magic happen. Celebrants, event planners, photographers, venue owners, caterers, dress designers, and many more, put their heads together and combine their talents to create a perfect occasion for each happy couple. That’s no mean […]
The art of facial tailoring
Healthy radiant skin will always be in fashion, and Cantabrians have Dr Brigid Lee to turn to for help achieving that. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch explains. Many women, and an increasing number of men, are turning to cosmetic medicine to “refresh” their look. In Christchurch they turn to Dr Brigid Lee, one half […]
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 […]
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 […]
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