Lyttelton Timeball Station

A maritime marvel: Lyttelton Timeball Station

“The Building Intelligence Group is delighted to have played a role in the bringing back to life of such a rare piece of maritime history as the iconic Lyttelton Timeball Station and the working timeball itself.”     When Project Director Stephen Threadgall from project management specialist The Building Intelligence Group says […]

Terra Viva

Christmas goes ‘modern NZ’: Terra Viva

Iconic Christchurch store Terra Viva is a veritable mecca of all things Christmas, between the garden centre, the inspiring home and giftwares department, and the fully-licensed café. Metropol catches up with Terra Viva’s effervescent Peter Worsp about what we can expect to see decking the halls in 2018.     Terra Viva […]

Token

Tantalising Tokens

Christmas shopping is a sensory delight at token, a glimmering gem of a store located at Avonhead Mall. It’s a gift-giving heaven for all your favourite people, and something delightful for yourself of course!     A pretty range of Scandi inspired decorations sets the mood, with fanciful unicorns, touches of feathers, […]

French Blue

Beyond Compare: French Blue

A visit to French Blue in Normans Road feels like a little sojourn through some of the loveliest spots of Europe. Here is a gift boutique where rarity and quality are paramount to owner Catherine Matthews.     With Christmas but days away, French Blue offers the opportunity to gift loved ones […]

The Gift Box

Gorgeous Gifting: The Gift Box

Christmas shopping lists are easily ticked off at The Gift Box in Lincoln.     From homeware and décor items, jewellery and stocking stuffers, to innovative toys and games for the kids, the store’s extensive range of unique gift ideas caters to all ages. “Some of our exciting new stock includes light-up […]

The Flock

Ethics Exquisite: The Flock

Paramount to Melody Leveridge, owner of The Flock (shop 7, The Tannery) is that her organic, primarily New Zealand made merchandise has origins of traceability, sustainability, purity and fair-trade certification.     “Ethics is our core philosophy, but we pride ourselves on our service, which includes premium giftware, laybys and exchanges.” With […]