Embracing change: V for Hair

Master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee encourages clients to embrace change one beautiful transformation at a time. One of the most important (and often overlooked) elements in a great colour transformation is understanding your unique undertone,” says Vicki, owner of V for Hair in Merivale. Without that crucial first step, the result can fall flat, […]

The secret to younger-looking skin: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

A 1992 invention, 30 years of proven safety and efficacy culminates in the form of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy. Popularly referred to as IPL, this treatment is exactly that: popular. “Nowadays it is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures worldwide. However, there are far too many people still not benefiting […]

Downtown: The development set to redefine Christchurch Central

‘Downtown Christchurch’ could be your ticket to New York city-style living. If you have always fantasised about the life of Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw, Mr. Big and their glamorous Fifth Avenue penthouse apartment, this might be your chance to live it. When Richard Peebles and Ben Owen of leading property development […]

Editor’s note: What it means to be a Cantab

Some people truly radiate the spirit and tenacity of a Cantabrian. Others, we collectively cherish as a country. I’d argue both Dame Sophie Pascoe and Tiki Taane fall into those categories. Metropol, at its core, exists to champion our region and those within it, so you can imagine my delight when these two […]

Restoring memories: McDonald & Hartshorne

From the refresh of an important family heirloom to the complete rebuild of furniture passed down through generations, restoring such pieces preserves special memories. Even better, it’s a commitment to sustainability, reducing waste by returning beautiful pieces to their former glory. The bones of most antiques are solid and sturdy, so it makes […]