A family outing with perks: Farmhouse Design & Decor
Aiming to inspire and delight customers, these two exceptional brands; ‘Station Coffee’ and ‘Farmhouse Design and Décor’ are uniting under one roof, opening in late March. “With a focus on family and community, we’ve catered for you and your children with an engaging play area. Savour great food and coffee whilst exploring locally […]
In the kitchen with Kitty Williams
A sandwich business, a food truck, a stint in catering, Kitty Williams knew she was destined to work with food. She just hadn’t quite figured out what that would look like. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker catches up with her after the launch of her first cookbook about how things have changed since […]
Red hot
Dominating from the runways to the streets, Cherry Red looks to be the It Girl colour of the year. Promoted from its famous spot adorning the exterior of a Gucci Jackie handbag, the shade now decorates everything from shoes to shirts. Appropriately placed within dopamine dressing, the striking vibrance of this shade pairs […]
Absolutely awesome builds: Absolute Homes
Building a new home is not for everyone. A decision to build brings the need for an experienced team to see it through to completion. Essential to any successful build is a proven team that knows what it is doing. “Building a home shouldn’t be a stressful process,” says Christchurch based Absolute Homes […]
Anytime fun: Christchurch Attractions
Visit the Christchurch Gondola for loads of fun with friends and family. Offering stunning 360-degree views of Christchurch, Lyttelton, and beyond to the Southern Alps from the viewing decks after a 10-minute cableway journey, the summit station complex also provides access to various walking tracks throughout the Port Hills. You’ll find a child-friendly […]
Lapping up Lyttelton
In just over two weeks, Lyttelton Harbour will come alive for the spectacular SailGP. Now is the time to think ahead, and plan an itinerary to enjoy and explore the village for all those moments in between the action. An exercise escape Treat yourself to a dopamine rush with one of the many […]
New public art
A monumental-sized steel toki has a new home in New Brighton, Christchurch. SCAPE Public Art commissioned artist Jon Jeet to create the piece in 2022, and until recently it was on temporary display at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre. The artwork, He Toki Maitai 2022, now has a permanent home next […]
Nailing the difference: Aura Nail Studio
Ask any time-pressed person what they could not live without and often the answer is a manicure or pedicure. One recently established nail studio steadily building its clientele believes success stems from its point of difference. Aura Nail Studio promotes the “aesthetic manicure and pedicure” – four words which underline the purpose of […]
Editor’s picks with Lynda Papesch
Here at Metropol, our team is lucky enough to receive some of the latest beauty and fashion products to try, so we thought we’d share some with our readers. My first picks are both serums, which as I get older, I find I’m turning to more often. In a skincare regime, it is […]
