Be in the know for ‘the roar’ and game bird season: New Zealand Fire Arms
If you’re a firearms licence holder, you’ll need to know about changes to the storage and transport rules for firearms and ammunition, and changes to the seven rules of firearms safety. Regulations were updated in February 2022, and to help Kiwis make sense of those changes, Te Tari Pūreke, the new firearms regulator, […]
Talented innovators
A really special part of my role at ChristchurchNZ is watching talent grow in our city. Thanks to Christchurch’s thriving innovation ecosystem, our city has many young innovators working to build a better future for people and the planet. Emily Blythe, the founder and CEO of Pyper Vision, is one of these remarkable […]
Exciting times ahead
With business events beginning to ramp back up in earnest, our team is looking forward to another busy conference season ahead. Already several months are close to capacity, with an array of event types booked in. Last year, we were fortunate to have a significant number of local and national organisations and associations […]
Economic downturns
Why do Canterbury businesses think differently during an economic downturn? Rampant inflation, combined with a barrage of legislation that has added additional costs and compliance for business, continual supply chain disruptions, and a tight labour market, have all combined to create an environment that is exceedingly challenging for business. Despite that, Canterbury […]
Lest we forget
It was an early start, but it was so good to be part of the recent ANZAC Day Dawn Service, held in Cathedral Square for the first time since the earthquakes. I felt honoured to gather with members of the public, veterans, and members of our armed forces to help commemmorate New Zealand’s […]
Editor’s perspective: Bridal bliss
This issue, Metropol brings you inspirational nuptial ideas, and suggestions, direct from many locals who make all the wedding magic happen. Celebrants, event planners, photographers, venue owners, caterers, dress designers, and many more, put their heads together and combine their talents to create a perfect occasion for each happy couple. That’s no mean […]
The art of facial tailoring
Healthy radiant skin will always be in fashion, and Cantabrians have Dr Brigid Lee to turn to for help achieving that. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch explains. Many women, and an increasing number of men, are turning to cosmetic medicine to “refresh” their look. In Christchurch they turn to Dr Brigid Lee, one half […]
The man behind the musical
Former owner of popular Christchurch restaurant Santorini, and writer of the musical Breaking Plates, Costa Kerdemelidis talks to Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge. Costa Kerdemelidis slipped into the world as his mother was exiting a taxi. That was the start of a life filled with drama, his family’s past marked by both conflict […]
Relax and recharge: Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat
Do you day dream about a place in the country where you can disconnect from the stresses of life surrounded by beauty of a natural environment? This doesn’t need to be a day dream, because there is such a place only eight kilometres from Geraldine. Built last year, the Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat luxury […]
Wedding styles
Weddings are one of the most significant events in a person’s life, and choosing the style that fits you and your partner’s personalities and taste is crucial. With many stunning wedding styles to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide on the right one. Each style can have its own unique ambiance, […]
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