Food, gorgeous food: Gorgeous Food
When most people in Christchurch are waking up, Joanne Fryer has done most of the hard yards already. She’s up pre-sparrow’s and working in the kitchen by 3:30am. “The first thing I do is make myself a coffee. Just to make sure the machine is working correctly,” she laughs. Joanne and her early-bird […]
A perfect spring Sunday: Gatewood Market
Escape the city and get a dose of fresh country air for a perfect Sunday at the Gatewood Market. The much-loved country fair is on the beautiful Woodgate family property and carefully organised by the Woodgate and Mckenzie families, who strive to create a homely, relaxed, and vibrant community event. The market is […]
The final curtain
The last demolition in Christchurch’s red zone has come crashing down, ending a massive 10-year clearance programme. During the past decade, the Crown and insurers have carried out more than 7500 demolitions and clearances across about 800ha of red zone land stretching from Waimakariri to Christchurch’s Port Hills. Toitū Te Whenua Land Information […]
Thriving together in Ōtautahi
A new type of space has been created in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. understorey is a bold new project from The Green Lab: a free to access, community, events, co-working, and collaboration space, which after delays due to Covid is now welcoming visitors safely. The stunning Arts Centre Gym has been transformed […]
Think big
Trees are nature’s eye candy, and there’s nothing like mature trees to add impact in a garden. Even if you’re building new and starting your landscaping from scratch, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t include a few mature specimens to make it look more established. They’re big, elegant, and beautiful and they bring […]
It really is black and white
Black and white is a classic colour combination that stands the test of time and for good reason. Both are strong neutrals (to which colour can be added if desired), and work well with a huge variety of different textures and interior design styles. From the bedroom to the bathroom, the kitchen to […]
Celebrate good times: Total Food Equipment
It’s birthday time! Total Food Equipment is celebrating its 12th birthday this month, and what better way to mark the occasion than by sharing some of the amazing new products in-store. Owner Sandra McLay shares current must-haves with Metropol. Denby English baking dish You can’t go wrong with Denby, reliability and beautifully made […]
Sustainable gardening
Gardening sustainably just makes sense in this fragile world of climate change and environmental damage. Actually doing it in your own backyard does take a little effort, but more and more New Zealand gardeners are finding that every step is worth it to create a garden that not only looks after your plants […]
Make your home feel bigger
Following a few simple interior design rules can help you make your home feel larger, more spacious as well as look good. Here are some tips from Metropol. Use round pieces Using rounded edges makes your room seem less grid-like, and fools the eye into the illusion of a bigger, more dynamic space. […]
