A silver lining with Simon Thwaites
The liquidation of the Silvermoon jewellery business in March 2024 provided a sterling opportunity for its founder to buy the company back. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with Simon Thwaites about times past and present. Every cloud has a silver lining, so they say, and for Simon it was an opportunity to turn silver […]
Fairways to heaven
The grass is often greener on the golf course. Enjoy our guide to some of Christchurch and Canterbury’s best, just a short ‘drive’ away. Golf is the most participated sport in New Zealand, with more than half a million Kiwis playing. Nationally, there are at least 400 golf clubs throughout the country, including 36 in […]
Where expertise meets aesthetics: Encore Skin
For those seeking radiant, healthy skin, a unique blend of expertise and science-based solutions holds the answer. Founded a decade ago by renowned dermatologist Dr Grant Bellaney, Encore Skin, in Cashmere, quickly became a leader in advanced skin treatments. With the addition of cosmetic nurse specialist Rowena Cook, who joined in 2019, the clinic further […]
Editor’s Note: Sunshine, lollipops, and roses
Sunny days are here again, the skies above are clear again… It’s not bright sunshine every day yet, however temperatures are hotting up, and business appears to be picking up too. Warmer weather often brings a lighter, happier vibe with it; people emerging, blinking into the sunlight, heading out to brunch, lunch, and dinner, and […]
Live & Local: Isaac Theatre Royal
Nurturing Christchurch’s musical talent. Christchurch has long been a city brimming with artistic talent, yet too often, our local musicians struggle to find platforms that allow their voices to be heard on a larger stage. Recognising this gap, the Isaac Theatre Royal is launching an innovative programme designed to spotlight homegrown talent: the local artist […]