Gifting greatness: Coco Gifts
It’s time to refresh your home for winter, says Coco Gifts owner Liz van Montfort. And what better way to do that than with local, small business homewares? Browse the store’s selection of vases and planters, trinkets and trays, soaps, and shower bombs. Coco Gifts is one of the only […]
Celebrate freedom this summer: Freedom Pools
Summer can arrive with a bang in the South Island – one evening you’re covering the lemon tree with frost cloth, and the next you’re having a beer at the barbie and admiring the light under the Nor’ West Arch. James Wightman, Co-Director of Freedom Pools South Island says that […]
Stunning schist design: Draftline Architecture
An eye-catching new building has been evolving at stunning Lake Tekapo. Dubbed the “Hocken Motel” this beautiful, natural schist-clad accommodation is the work of Timaru-based architectural design company Draftline. Company Principal and lead designer Pat Coll says the developers, Andrew and Grant Hocken “pretty much gave Draftline free rein” to […]
Swimming in success: Apollo Projects
Christchurch’s Apollo Projects have once again proven their expertise when it comes to the design and build of leisure facilities. The team have partnered with the Christchurch City Council to deliver the fantastic Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool. The stunning $22million sports and aquatic facility is located adjacent to Linwood Park. […]
Go hard when it comes to timber: LMA Timber
Recycled Australian hardwood timbers bring something truly special to a building project. Whether you’re going for a rustic, natural look or something with a dressed finish, the versatility of these hardwoods is impressive, and on display at the LMA Timber showroom in Christchurch. And the beauty of these timbers is […]
Celebrating stirling service: Kendal Vehicle Services
Kendal Vehicle Services; Burnside’s Auto Super Shoppe has been servicing northwest Christchurch now for over 25 years having just celebrated its big 25th plus one birthday in April (delayed due to Covid-19). Business Manager Carol Bradley has been at the helm since 1995, and her tight-knit team lives and breathes […]
From the Editor: 10 June 2021
Here’s another issue hot off the press for you to enjoy and there are some great stories, ideas and advertising in the following pages. Metropol is blessed to have such loyal readers and advertisers, all of whom help to ensure its future for many years to come. Publishing any magazine […]
Ring to fix that ding: RO Jones Panelbeaters
No one likes to be in this situation. You are driving along minding your own business and suddenly wallop! Someone has hit you from behind. Or maybe you were feeling under the weather and didn’t see that letterbox when backing out of your driveway. Either way, it is going to leave a […]
Classy Euro Cars: Christchurch European
The journey from street side to the main office goes something like this. BMW X5s on the left, Range Rover Sport on the right. A few steps forward. Wow, Porsche 911 in front, Audi RS6 at the rear. Finally, to top it all off, a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo and bright red Ferrari […]
