The ultimate home accessory
Wicker is a staple across the board, whether on your arm or in your home. There is always love for the wicker or woven-look basket, from their versatile chicness in home and living to the classic panier as the perfect everyday bag. With their natural, farmhouse-style vibe, these storage and style alternatives achieve […]
Absolutely awesome Akaroa
From the sea to the skyline, the coastal town of Akaroa offers a multitude of activities for visitors. A popular weekend haven for Cantabrians, this seaside town is brimming with tantalising, often French-inspired, places to wine, and dine, indulge in some retail therapy, dive into water-based activities, or relax. On the way over […]
Cocktails: classic and contemporary
Summertime is cocktail time, with exciting new takes on classic mixes, and sometimes even smoke and mirrors. History records that the first time the name cocktail was mentioned was in 1798 and the first time it was described was in 1806. A cocktail back then was a concoction made of a spirit, sweet […]
Must have tees
The sun has officially come out of hibernation, and we are finally shedding our long sleeves. Designers are offering edge and elegance for t-shirt season, and simple, expressive styles make a statement. Let the pattern do the talking or add jewellery to elevate a basic tee. Keep your t-shirt rotation up-to-date with our […]
Making music with Andrew Penman
Formed in Christchurch in 1992, mainland brass pioneer Salmonella Dub is still touring extensively, releasing new music, and enjoying being on the road. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with co-originator Andrew Penman, aka DJ Rudeboy, ahead of two Lyttelton performances in November. Times, music and technology have changed much during the last […]
3 year plan for ponds
An activated sludge reactor will replace the fire-damaged trickling filters at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant to fix long-standing odour issues impacting local residents. Christchurch City Council and its insurer have settled an $85 million insurance claim following the fire in 2021, which destroyed two trickling filters at the plant in Bromley. The […]
Cruisy economy
Figures from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) on the economic and social impact of cruise tourism shows the 2023/2024 season generated $5.3 million for the local economy. Total cruise tourist expenditure was between $23 and $35 million. The NZIER report for ChristchurchNZ revealed a positive view of cruise tourism, with […]
Greater wellbeing through quality sleep: Dreamwool Beds
Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health, while not getting enough quality sleep regularly raises the risk of health disorders ranging from heart disease and stroke to obesity and dementia. Sleep time is undervalued,” says Simon Challies, Director of BrainTree Wellness Centre (pictured above left). “It can make as much difference […]
Talk to us now: NZ Mortgages
The market is certainly buzzing with activity. With the OCR dropping to 4.75%, interest rates are finally heading in the right direction at a great pace. Another OCR announcement at the end of November has the potential to see the rate go to 4.5% for the start of 2025. Our crystal ball hopefully […]
