Split Enz rocked Christchurch… in the best possible way
Metropol’s Nancye Pitt pulled on her glitter boots and rocked the night away with Split Enz in Christchurch. I’m proud to be a boomer! And to share with Metropol readers how this relates to the Split Enz Show last night at the Forever Enz Tour at Wolfbrook Arena. My company for the night […]
Coffee, kids & décor: Farmhouse Design and Décor
What started as a small coffee cart is now a family-owned home décor and design business in Methven, with its own play nook. We made the play nook for parents, grandparents, and children to enjoy while they shop and have a coffee,” says Donna, who is co-owner of Farmhouse Design and Décor in […]
Je t’adore: French Blue
Gift a little French-inspired style for Mother’s Day. French Blue has a collection of carefully selected giftware from Europe and beyond. From exquisite tableware, ceramics, linen, wool rugs and throws, luxury scarves, jewellery, hand-milled soaps and candles, clothing and footwear, totes and handbags, coffee table books, kitchenware and gourmet treats. Owner Catherine Matthews […]
Mums: Return to Work with Confidence and Ease
In tough economic times, women returning to work after having children face added stress, financial pressure and guilt, impacting relationships, health and wellbeing. Women’s Wellbeing Specialist Karyn Annan shares key considerations to help make the transition a positive experience. Modern mothers often juggle two full-time roles: paid work and primary caregiver. Many carry […]
A perfect solution to the daily grind
The home coffee machine market is a saturated one. But there seems to be a sweet spot between ‘shove a pod in and press a button’, and ‘savouring the process down to the finest micron of the grind’. Ninja have always produced affordable products that also happen to do the same job as […]
Luxe looks: Estilo Boutique
From office style to elegant evening looks, this Lincoln fashion hub has you covered. Feeling great and expressing our personal style through what we wear should be easy and fun. We all have enough on the to-do list without the added pressure of sourcing outfits for special occasions, for busy workdays, or for […]
3 knitwear essentials: Zebrano
“Knits are the pieces you reach for again and again”. They layer easily, move with your day, and work with almost any outfit,” say the team of stylists at New Zealand designer fashion retailer Zebrano. We asked for their top three knitwear essentials, and how to style them. THE JUMPER From crew necks […]
Charming Mayfield stopover: Cafe Mayfield
Heading out of town? Don’t miss one of Canterbury’s best-kept secrets. Just a small detour off the South Island’s main north-south routes, Cafe Mayfield is a refreshing change from the usual roadside eateries. Explore Canterbury’s inland scenic route 72 and the charming rural town of Mayfield, which is home to one of the […]
Evoquative – Range Rover Evoque review
It’s hard to imagine the current Land Rover family without the Range Rover Evoque, writes Metropol’s motoring man Ben Selby. The ‘baby’ variant of the fully fledged and iconic Range Rover has been immensely popular since its inception in 2011, by encompassing the same level of luxury and all-terrain tech but in a […]
