Hen or stag?: Serve Social

Organising your best friend’s big send off? Don’t herd cats across town, says Serve Social founder and ultimate fun guy Logan McMillan. If you’ve got the wedding party, his St Asaph Street venue has the laughs. FOR THE HENS The Game Show Glam package PLAY: Star in your own private hosted Game Show […]

Surviving the unsurvivable: Sheena Hemens

In the space of a few weeks, Christchurch businesswoman Sheena Hemens lost her business, her relationship, her home and, worst of all, her daughter. She sat down with Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen to reveal how she endured and why she now speaks openly about grief and resilience. “Losing a child, or any […]

Mother’s fit: The Fitting Room

Mothers of the bride or groom have more to worry about than how their bra fits come wedding day. From shape to support, leave it to Christchurch’s fitting experts. Family photos that will last a lifetime, emotional speeches you want to be present for… there’s no time for covert bra-adjustment operations. Feeling confident […]

Science for everyone: Science Alive

Hands-on science is alive and well in Ōtautahi. Science Alive knows the impact that meaningful experiences with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can have on young people and communities, which is why they are relaunching their outreach program into the Canterbury community. Last month marked 15 years since the Canterbury earthquakes. It […]

High time for high tea: The Store @ Tai Tapu

From fluffy scones to a legendary passionfruit slice, this Tai Tapu café’s handcrafted high teas are one of Canterbury’s most sought-after indulgences. The high tea experience at The Store @ Tai Tapu has quietly become one of Canterbury’s most popular treats.Since current owners Lesley and Peter Edwards, took over the beloved country café […]