Who runs the world?
A significant date for women worldwide, International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, is fast approaching. Rally your women friends to celebrate their successes. Here are four not-to-miss IWD events. International Women’s Day Garden Party Sit back and relax with a glass of bubbly, surrounded by like-minded women at the IWD Garden Party, […]
Join the endo challenge
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month in New Zealand, with the theme ‘Let’s Talk Endo: Opening Conversations, Inspiring Understanding, Empowering Change’. Chief executive of Endometriosis New Zealand, Tanya Cooke says this year’s awareness theme is all about fostering an informed and supportive community for New Zealanders with endometriosis. That includes ensuring that their voices […]
Improving outlook for local SMEs
Nearly a third of New Zealand’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) entered 2025 with growing sales pipelines for the first quarter of the calendar year, according to MYOB. In a nationwide survey of 500+ SME owners and decision-makers, 30% of those polled reported having more work lined up for January to March than […]
Making it eco-friendly
As the climate crisis comes into sharper focus each year, many individuals consider their choices with a view to making a difference. By Lynda Papesch. Your beauty routine one area where what you buy, how often you buy, and how you use your beauty products actually counts. Buying known, trusted brands, means beauty […]
As good as new: Agnew Brothers
Cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, all need regular TLC to keep them looking good, especially when it comes to leather seats, canopies, and trim. All of these are an excellent reason to check out specialists in automotive and marine upholstery and other accessories. That’s where Sydenham-based Agnew Brothers Auto Upholsterers enter the picture. Owners […]
Luxurious pedicure, salon expertise: Nail Creative Co
Wanting to remove that uncomfortable, hard cracked skin on your feet? A waterless pedicure is the perfect luxury nail salon experience. The benefits of the specialised treatment include adding moisture to the skin and safely removing any calluses. Jamecia Karu, owner of Nail Creative Co, comes from a background in spa therapy, and […]
Lock up your gold: Commonwealth Vault
Unlike the late Queen Elizabeth II, most of us won’t ever have to referee in-family squabbles about who gets to wear which tiara at their wedding. We aren’t able to keep our jewellery secure in a state-of-the-art vault in our vast maze of cellars under our palace either. However, personal jewellery pieces made […]
Powering Kiwi EV dreams: OEM Audio
In the scenic landscape of Christchurch, a team of innovative Kiwi engineers has revolutionised how New Zealand’s electric vehicle owners think about charging. The EV Power Classic Plus 5.0 isn’t just another charging solution – it’s a testament to local ingenuity designed specifically for our unique driving conditions. “We understand the challenges Kiwi […]
Editor’s Note: The power of positivity
This issue marks another exciting advancement for Metropol, adding the new Essence North Canterbury section. This addition, and that of the alternating Essence South Canterbury section make Metropol truly the leading lifestyle magazine in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Change is positive. When met with pragmatism, it allows more flexibility and adaptation. […]
