Size doesn’t matter
It’s not often I get taken off guard but my visit to Avon City Ford to pick up the Ford Puma, ST line, had me scratching my head. Sam Baker and I were going over the top things about the vehicle when out came the words: “It’s a one litre, three-cylinder engine…” […]
Lighting the way this month
Contemporary art space The Physics Room launches its new exhibition from June 10 through to July 25. The ‘Light enough to read by’ exhibition emerged from discussions around the return of The Physics Room’s library into the gallery and to public access. Metropol looks at how the exhibition came about. […]
Two operas, two Figaros: Lansdown Narropera
At ‘Lansdown(e)’, in behind the Bicycle Thief Restaurant on the Old Tai Tapu Road, something new is happening. Narropera, the musical/narrative entertainment created for Lansdown(e) eight years ago, will present its first winter season. All four winter performances will be on weekend afternoons, from 3pm to 4.30pm, so that audience members […]
For all your legal needs: Pier Law
A merger with Strowan Law means that long-established Christchurch firm Pier Law can now provide a wider range of legal services to its clients. The firm takes pride in having a team of widely experienced, helpful and approachable staff who place value on quality client service. “We talk your language,” […]
A helping hand: Ricoh NZ
The children of today are the leaders and future-shapers of tomorrow and giving those in need a helping hand often makes a big difference. One organisation playing a vital role in this area is Christchurch Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). Jacqueline Campbell, philanthropy manager for the group, explains that like most […]
Designed with men in mind: Cutler & Co
At the heart of Cutler & Co is a sensitivity to the nuances of living and dressing in Canterbury and, cleverly, they distil that understanding into their men’s clothing designs and range. Store manager Liam Strachan says winter 2021 is all about soft, refined layering. “Corduroy is impossible to ignore […]
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