Welcome to Wigram
Christchurch has numerous suburban treasures within easy travelling distance, and Wigram is one of them. Just seven kilometres southwest of central Christchurch, this vibrant area is home to select shops, cafes, artisan breweries, day spas, and much more. Resident, commercial, and industrial properties abound, while historically Wigram has an interesting aviation background. Recreational […]
Keep it cool
Changeable weather plays havoc with pets, especially the hotter days and nights. Unlike humans, most animals can’t sweat to reduce body heat. Instead, dogs and cats mainly lose heat by either panting, licking, or through their paws, and there is a limit as to how much they can cool themselves. Keeping them hydrated […]
Apprentice awards
Christchurch has no shortage of building apprentices, and now is the time for them to shine in the NZ Certified Builders (NZCB) annual Apprentice Challenge. Challenge entries have opened, and close on 25 March. Regional competition heats will be held in multiple locations, including Christchurch, on 6 April. Regional winners receive an all-expenses-paid […]
Ōtautahi Christchurch: the ultimate sports playground in March
That’s right, the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch is returning to Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour this March. Showcasing high-speed, high-tech action from the top athletes in the sport, SailGP is live-action racing as you’ve never experienced it before. As high-performance F50 catamarans fly across the harbour, this close-to-shore racing has to […]
Upgrade your website: Metros Marketing
Building a website from scratch or refreshing an outdated one can be something you put in the too hard basket, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are three things to ensure that building a website can be a painless process. 1. Defining realistic goals: You’ll need to clearly outline realistic goals for […]
Embrace sexy silver: V for Hair
Many who are going grey are choosing V for Hair and Beauty Merivale. Thinking ahead to hair goals 2024? Let our expert team of stylists, with over 60 years of combined experience, and the maturity and knowledge, look after you. It’s important to have a style that suits your hair, face shape, and […]
Enjoy all year long: Louvre Solutions
What an amazing summer we have had this year. Certainly an improvement on the less than inspiring weather of summer 2023. No doubt many people will have been enjoying the outdoors with barbecues and cool beverages. And if you have a Louvre Solutions’ customised roof system, even if the temperature has been too […]
Sail away: SailGP
Exciting, action-packed SailGP returns to Ōtautahi, Christchurch, this March. Live, close-up, on the water racing, SailGP has to be seen to be believed. Following its Season 3 debut in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will return to the spectacular Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour on 23-24 March 2024. Back and bigger […]
Songwriting veteran: Graham Nash
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash is preparing to perform his latest album, Now, at the Isaac Theatre Royal on 3 March. Metropol writer Daniella Judge catches up with him to reminisce, and hear his views about the music industry’s evolution. Graham Nash started his musical odyssey in the […]
