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Kick it in Kaiapoi

Just a 20-minute drive north of Christchurch, Kaiapoi is a picturesque town on the banks of the mighty Waimakariri river and just waiting to be explored. Here’s Metropol’s picks of what to do in Kaiapoi.   ON THE WATER Get amongst Kaiapoi’s aquatic activities. Try a river cruise on the replica paddle […]

Frame of mind: Framemakers and Ellbee Creative

In the current climate, New Zealanders are spending more time at home. Lynn Barr of Framemakers and Ellbee Creative has the solution for those homebodies who have been staring at those four walls thinking what needs to be updated.   FRAME GAME: Choosing the perfect frame can be difficult. Do you go […]

Walk of Art

Art in a Garden presents the outdoor exhibition Sculpture North Canterbury at Pegasus Bay Winery this spring. Art lovers can enjoy a glass (or two) of wine as they take in the work of some of New Zealand’s most talented sculptors – including Ben Foster, Matthew Williams, and Hannah Kidd – in […]

Luxurious alpine escape: Village Lake luxury apartments

Nestled against Hanmer’s picturesque mountainscape, Village Lake luxury apartments offers a 5-star alpine getaway.   Modern and spacious, each stylish apartment contains everything you need to escape the city and soak in the alpine surrounds. Each apartment includes a gas fire to cosy up in front of, along with a balcony or […]

Fan favourite fritter: Red Post Cafe

It is whitebait season! A Kiwi classic that screams summer is the holy whitebait fritter, and Red Post Café in Culverden is home to the fan favourite. Just an hour and a half out of Christchurch – whether you are coming or going into the Garden City, etch this café into your […]