Celebrating 30 years in business: First Windows and Doors Christchurch
Longevity and loyalty are two defining qualities of First Windows & Doors Christchurch. The spring party to celebrate 30 years in business brought together Graeme and Jane Carrodus and Clynt Inns who started the company, as well as second-generation owners Simon Carrodus and Lizzie Dryden. The revelry brought together current […]
Crafting Homes: Steve Brown Builders
When it comes to building on the hills, only the very best in experience and expertise will do, and that’s where renowned hill builders, Steve Brown Builders come in. Director Steve Brown has been bringing dreams to life in conjunction with leading architects for 30 years. “We offer our clients […]
Putting the ‘sole’ into music
A 10-year dream to create a dedicated, world-class music hub is about to become a reality for international platinum recording artist Sacha Vee – and it’s all happening right here in Christchurch. In February, SOLE Music Academy will move to its new premises on the ground floor of the […]
From bake-off to take-off
A University of Canterbury (UC) student is preparing for the voyage of a lifetime: a mission to Mars – or at least an experience that comes close. Last year, Larissa Wilson starred in TV contest The Great Kiwi Bake-Off and this month the UC Mechanical Engineering (BE(Hons)) student will […]
Science for Skin
Given the chance to rummage through the bathroom cabinets of international celebrities like Sam Smith, Cara Delevingne, Georgia May Jagger and Elle Macpherson , you’ll spot the green labels of Antipodes. Despite the fact that this green beauty brand is now sold in more than 20 countries and continues […]
Master of Millinery
Fresh from the races and heading into the summer season, award-winning Christchurch designer Susi Meares, of Seventh and Figg, won best young designer at Riccarton Park Races this year and her avant-garde creations made the front page of The Press. With the races done and dusted, we caught up with the […]
A charitable endeavour
Juliette Capaldi’s first love was always photography. Now after a battle with cancer, the local mother of one is turning the lens on a charity project close to her heart. She talks to Metropol about her passion project. “My dad gave me a camera when I was 10 or 12, […]
Skills on stage
Local Year 13 student Sarah Lawrence will be heading to London to tread the boards at the famous London Globe theatre next year. One of four students from Christchurch (two are from Cashmere High and one from Catholic Cathedral College), she will be joining 24 of the most talented young […]
Editor’s Perspective: 5 December 2019
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou Remember that dress? It became a viral internet sensation on 26 February 2015, when viewers disagreed over whether the dress pictured was coloured blue and black, or white and gold. There were […]
