A true country treasure: Dandelion and Clover
The dream for a country café started with just $50 in the back pocket. How do you launch a business on a shoestring? Dandelion and Clover founder Jenny Swift credits a small team of supporters for the treasure her West Melton café has become. In just seven months, the café has established itself […]
Warm winter tones: Haar Design
What’s on trend for winter hair? The team at one of Christchurch’s top salons reveal their predictions. Warm tones and statement hair lengths are set to take the season by storm, as seen on the salon floor and across international fashion weeks at large. Creamy golden blondes, rich chocolates and cocooning copper colours […]
Halswell’s reimagined gathering place: The Halswell
Spotting the huge untapped potential of a fading pub favourite means Halswell has a new luxury local. For years, a historic and familiar landmark on the corners of Halswell and Nicholls Roads had grown tired and in desperate need of love. It sparked an idea in Christchurch businessman Max Bremner’s mind. As Christchurch’s […]
Dining delights: Gatehouse Café
Step into a space where comfort meets charm, away from the hustle of the busy city. At Gatehouse Café, you’ll find cosy indoor seating bathed in natural light, along with a sunny outdoor deck nestled among mature trees. It’s the perfect spot to relax and unwind away from the city rush. “Our guests […]
Editor’s note: Mānawatia a Matariki
Packed with love and the latest every fortnight, each issue of Metropol is a timely reminder of the importance in reflection and celebration. Matariki, the Māori New Year, reminds us of the same. Without forgetting where we have been and acknowledging those who guided us, the appearance of the nine star cluster prompts […]
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