In your glass: Big Daddys
A sophisticated tipple never goes astray. Metropol writer Nicholas Henare discovers the best drops at Big Daddy’s liquor stores this month. I catch up with Big Daddy’s regularly to see what’s new each week, and see first-hand the great pride taken in making sure that the world’s finest whiskies, gins, liqueurs, champagnes […]
Washing up on produce
As tempting as it may be to bite into a freshly bought apple straight from the bag, it’s long been known produce should be rinsed before consumption.But, just how much washing is required? Visible dirt on your potatoes, the thought of all the hands that have touched your tomatoes and the […]
Going north
Without a doubt, North Canterbury is largely known for its delectable wine and food yet its rich array of experiences deserves some time in the spotlight, too. Metropol has collated some of the region’s must-dos. ALL ABOARD Travel back in time on the historic Weka Pass rural railway. Spanning over […]
Easy, healthy homes: Comfortglaze
Double glazing plays an integral part of keeping your home dry and warmer in winter, and cool in summer. At Comfortglaze, premier glazing is easily added to your existing window frames. Autumn is the perfect time to consider double glazing your windows to protect your home and its occupants from a […]
Landscaping made Epic: Epic Landscapes
Established in 2019, Epic Landscape Design may be one of the new kids on the block but with over 20 years’ experience, a whole heap of horticultural knowledge and a recent acceptance into the New Zealand Master Landscapers Association, it’s fair to say owner Luke Robertson knows what he’s doing. The […]
Honesty, Integrity, Experience: Fern Law
Despite our best efforts, life isn’t always smooth sailing. Fern Law aims to help you through life’s stressful times with the right advice and support. Specialists in property law and conveyancing, family law and immigration – the team have you covered. Property Law and Conveyancing Buying or selling a house is […]
Love your floors: Ann’s SPC
Laminate flooring offers the classic and refined aesthetic of wood, without the need for constant upkeep and with the added benefit of heat retention and waterproofing. Ann’s SPC Hybrid Flooring combines the best attributes of both laminate and vinyl to create a rigid floating floor that can be installed throughout the entire […]
Making bathrooms better: Butterfield Bathrooms
Your dingy old bathroom can be transformed into a room of beauty and functionality with Butterfield Bathroom Renovations. They only do bathrooms so they know what they’re talking about and even better, after 40 years they know what they’re doing. Guy Butterfield says, “We carry out all the renovation work with […]
No place like home: Golden Homes
The Golden Homes Christchurch team believe your home is likely to be your biggest asset. So, make sure you do the research before taking the next step. One of the biggest mistakes buyers can make, is to assume that all builders build the same. Shopping around based on price as […]
