Future proofing personified: DJ Hewitt Builders

An enviable rebuild had a knock-on effect when the next-door neighbours also chose DJ Hewitt to rebuild their own dream home. Knowing Daryl’s reputation for perfection, the clients felt this was their insurance that the outcome would be a fabulous future-proofed home. An exciting new lifestyle, while still in their same cherished […]

Stunning statements

While holding beautiful blooms is the core purpose, a vase can make a statement on its own.   Impactful colour, interesting shapes and different textures can make a vase an artful addition to your living spaces and add a surprising new dimension to more neutrally decorated rooms. As they take up little […]

Fantastic gintastic: Big Daddy’s

Metropol writer Nicholas Henare wraps his tastebuds around a few of the different gins on offer at Big Daddy’s Liquor this month. One of the go-to beverage festivals of the year is Gindulgence. I went along with Big Daddy’s to sample some of the best gins that New Zealand has to offer. […]

Melt-in-your-mouth treats: Mrs Dentons

Any stress will certainly melt away with a taste of the pies at Mrs Denton’s takeaway cafe and deli on Kendal Avenue.   Any stress will certainly melt away with a taste of the pies at Mrs Denton’s takeaway cafe and deli on Kendal Avenue. Owner and consummate pie maker Delwyn Lanauze […]

30 years of sweetness: Original Foods Baking Co

Practice makes perfect, and 30 years is certainly plenty of practice!     What started as a small Christchurch business is now one of the most trusted and loved bakeries in New Zealand. Original Foods Baking Co. has been baking delicious, sweet treats since 1991, celebrating 30 laps around the sun this […]

Rendezvous on 72: Route 72

  Take a drive along Highway 72 to Cust and it will lead you to the unique Route 72 Café Bar Emporium. Owners Steve and Annette Thomson have created an outlet for inspiring tastes and treasures both, with the café servicing one set of needs and the emporium and its fabulous selection […]