A new home base: Harcourts Grenadier

Their new building makes a strong statement on the corner of The Runway at Wigram. Now that they have landed in the area, Hamish and Sarah McLeod of Harcourts Grenadier are determined to make just as strong a statement with their real estate service to the fast-growing suburb of Wigram. “We are passionate […]

Love your website: Metros Marketing

The past two years have seen more people working from home, creating an increased need for online communication. That’s where creative, user-friendly websites come to the fore. Your website is your digital storefront. Customers find you online and form an opinion of your business in seconds. A quality professional-looking website is a must. […]

The complexities of realty: Mike Pero Northcote

Experienced real estate salesperson Annette Pendergast understands the complexities of selling property, including preparation and presentation to market. “A successful sale begins with reaching the right buyer with correct strategic campaign,” says Annette. “I start with the home looking gorgeous, but I add the correct online marketing, use a great database of buyers, […]

Get organised: NH+ Associates

Happy end of the financial year 2022. It’s certainly been a year full of contrast – boom for some, whilst others have had challenges to navigate: supply chain issues, employment shortages, and a lack of tourists. The end is nigh for tax year 2022, and what better way to finish than being super […]

Head up high: Christchurch Attractions

The Christchurch Gondola offers stunning panoramic views perfect for your next family adventure! Featuring spectacular vistas of Christchurch, Lyttelton and beyond from the viewing decks, the complex also provides access to various walking tracks throughout the Port Hills along with a child-friendly café, discovery ride about the history of the area and a […]

Holiday fun and games: Jurassic Adventure

Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Jurassic Adventure is Christchurch’s new home base for young dino devotees, and anyone who is passionate about palaeontology. Christchurch’s longest mini golf course winds through a beautifully planted jungle- themed course filled with amazing huge dinosaurs. The 18 holes are suitable for all ages, and in a Kiwi first, […]

Finding balance

Author, speaker, and wellbeing retreat leader are just a few of the hats wellness coach Rachel Grunwell wears. Metropol’s Georgia Summerton chats to her about her experience coaching others towards a happier and healthier life. After decades working as a journalist, Rachel was offered a wellbeing column while on maternity leave. It was […]

From the editor: 17 March 2022

Keep calm and carry on Trying to keep calm amid changing chaos and uncertainty is not always easy yet it is one of the keys to surviving in current tough times. We all know business methods and systems have changed, and many people are working smarter, looking after each other, and trying to […]

Listen to the music

Four days of outstanding classical, jazz and Taonga Pūoro performances will brighten Queenstown this Easter. From 15 to 18 April, the Whakatipu Music Festival will be held at the Queenstown Memorial Centre and other venues, showcasing music from Aotearoa’s leading musicians, emerging artists, and local talent. Madeleine Pierard (soprano), Robin Wilson (violin) and […]

Proceeding creatively

Christchurch local Bridget Williams is the brains behind Bead and Proceed. She talks with Brydie Macbeth about how it started and what it does. Chairman of the Fendalton Community Board, a member of the Global Shapers Community for the World Economic Forum and a part of the AsiaNZ Foundation leadership network, Bridget Williams […]