Caring for your pride and joy: KBL Automotive
When it comes to taking care of your German car, look no further than KBL Automotive. KBL, formerly Kevin Burt Ltd, really is the definitive one stop shop for your Mercedes, BMW, Audi or Volkswagen. Incorporating all the latest dealer diagnostic equipment, your C-Class, A4 or 3-Series will be well […]
A model makeover: Honda Cars
The Honda CRV has been with us for many a moon, and for many SUV owners, it remains a crowd favourite. The CRV has been given an automotive nip and tuck for 2021, so what exactly has changed? Well the outside benefits from a few styling tweaks, such as a redesigned […]
The power of positivity
Sometimes all it takes is a friendly prod to get those projects started that, for some reason, we haven’t quite got around to. Christchurch author and, now, podcaster Rebecca Simons had just such a friend, and thanks to her, Rebecca stopped procrastinating. “My friend kept reminding me I had the knowledge, […]
Eat. Teach. Love
Fionna Heiton could be Christchurch’s very own Julia Roberts. From getting over a relationship breakup by leaving her job in New Zealand and travelling to the Himalayas, to finding her future partner and starting her own international charity in Nepal: It feels like Eat. Pray. Love got a Kiwi revamp. Our main […]
An acoustic ambition
At just 19, local singer-songwriter Amber Carly Williams is set to perform at the Bay Dreams music festival in Nelson this summer. Metropol catches up with the first-year Ara Music Arts contemporary vocals student about her musical journey. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR GENRE AND MUSICAL BACKGROUND? I enjoy writing and recording […]
Artistic support for hospice: Nurse Maude Hospice
ARTarama 2020 is a don’t miss event for those wanting to buy exceptional works of art donated by artists to raise money for Nurse Maude Hospice. For 10 years ARTarama has been successfully adopted by both artists and the general public alike as a unique opportunity to showcase the talent of […]
Don’t forget your roots!
Ever-popular Kiwi band Six60 famously sings ‘Don’t forget your roots’. Whilst we are aware the song was paying tribute to family – the line is not totally misplaced when it comes to haircare. We are talking about the roots on your head, and specifically the rise of scalp care or “hair skinification”. […]
Sustainable summer: Untouched World
The once fast-paced fashion industry known for constantly cycling through trends seems to be slowing down as many brands and consumers embrace sustainability. Here in Christchurch, Untouched World has been at the forefront of the movement since 1998. It was the first lifestyle fashion company in the world to be recognised […]
Building stronger, Dynamic Spines: Muscle People
Whether back pain strikes after a sports game where you took one for the team, whether it has crept up on you with the passing years, or whether you simply reached for the can opener in your own kitchen and something went pop, you’ll know that back pain is debilitating – casting […]











