A fantastic time: Christchurch City Council
It is almost Cup and Show Week when we show off our beautiful city to the rest of the country, and doesn’t it look terrific in the spring? This is the week when country comes to town, and we celebrate our rural neighbours who have made Canterbury strong. I’m really looking forward to […]
Visit historic Kaiwara Homestead
An open weekend at historic Kaiwara Homestead, on 18 and 19 November, will delight gardeners and history buffs everywhere. Metropol writer Céline Gibson has a sneak peek at what’s in store. Arare opportunity to view one of Canterbury’s finest farming properties, two consecutive open days at Kaiwara Homestead in Culverden will also […]
Last minute show stoppers
It happens to the best of us. Life gets busy, we get caught up. If your Cup and Show Week outfit is a work in progress, we’ve compiled some go-to styles and colours for inspiration and shopping solutions. CURATED BY NINA TUCKER
Shield your hair from the sun: Haar Design
The importance of SPF for protecting the skin is well known, but few know how to keep their hair healthy and hydrated, especially over the harshest time of the year, summer. Introducing System Professional’s Solar Line, a line designed to protect your precious locks from damage caused by sun exposure. The line has […]
A living memory: One Gifted Tree
For an everlasting gift, a living memory, or stunning statement, a specialty tree makes all the difference. They give a bang of bright colour on the deck of a small apartment, make an impact in a big pot, or as a central feature to a new build. One Gifted Tree is a […]












