Healthy homes at your fingertips: Gavin Lowe
Homeowner expectations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning are changing fast, with technology being used to make homes feel good. The team at Gavin Lowe Energy has seen homeowners’ expectations shift significantly in recent years, according to general manager Lee Todd. “One of the things I enjoy most about working in the heating, […]
Relationships beyond rates: Genesis Mortgages
Between evolving lending policies to stricter affordability assessments, borrowers are navigating a complex mortgage environment, which is where professional advice comes in. “A mortgage is rarely just about securing finance – it’s about creating opportunities, building long-term wealth and giving people the confidence to achieve their goals,” says Khushpreet Sidhu of boutique broker […]
11 tips for hosting an exceptional event
Whether you’re planning an octogenarian birthday celebration, a wedding, or a five-day business industry summit, the key ingredients for an excellent event are the same. You know that old saying, failing to plan means you’re planning to fail? It might be a mildly supercilious cliché, but when it comes to throwing a great […]
Escape boring team-building: Serve Social
Whether you’re bonding a small team or taking over the whole venue, this St Asaph Street entertainment space delivers group experiences that are anything but corporate beige. Packages start at just $40 per person at Serve Social, where high-energy games and immersive escape rooms create the perfect team-building or party environment. Owner Logan […]
Instant glow-up! Oral Design
Can a pair of bespoke, handcrafted dentures recreate the smile you had almost 20 years ago? Satisfied customer Carol Bradfield says the answer is ‘yes’ when you work with renowned clinical dental technician Richard Greenlees. Carol, how did you first connect with Richard at Oral Design? Richard was recommended to me by a […]
Where events take flight: Novotel Christchurch Airport
Setting a benchmark for excellence in guest entertainment and innovative culinary experiences – plus views you can’t get anywhere else – this airport-adjacent venue is the gateway to a grand event. Novotel Christchurch Airport is a simple ‘sorted’ when event planning comes into question. Prized function rooms overlook the hub of the action […]
Convenience for your conference: Quest on Kilmore
When it comes to inner city conference accommodation, the three main boxes to tick are a location within walking distance, stylish comfort and modern conveniences. “Leave the car behind when you stay at Quest on Kilmore,” says manager Lucie Carpenter. Conveniently positioned in the heart of Christchurch, guests can travel on foot to […]
New faces and friends: Mayor Phil Mauger
Giving a big welcome to the new cohort of international students choosing Christchurch. One of the best parts of my job as Mayor is getting the chance to welcome newcomers to this fantastic city of ours. Christchurch is resilient, diverse and has a strong sense of community so it’s vital that when people […]
Art and our city
Local Christchurch scenes painted by talented Kiwi artists not only make a stunning wall feature but are a beautiful reminder of the incredible city we live in. The Christchurch map was one of the most difficult and detailed to create for the couple behind art print business Drawing the Way, Marcella Diaz and […]
Portrait artist Caroline Kelly
Inside the creative hum of The Arts Centre, Caroline Kelly paints from her upstairs atelier. Ahead of her gallery’s grand opening, she sits down with Metropol. “It’s a dream come true to open a gallery in such an idyllic place,” says portrait artist Caroline Kelly, standing in a space awash with light, which […]
