Joe Bennett

Consummate in his Craft: Joe Bennett

Metropol catches up with one of New Zealand’s most prolific and successful writers about putting pen to paper.   It was in a cricket pavilion in Cheltenham that Joe Bennett wrote a letter in brown ink on pink notepaper to a school in New Zealand. Fed up with his teaching job and having just suffered […]

Bryce Gallery

Masters of Art: Bryce Gallery

The feature exhibition at Bryce Gallery this month is Four Classical Masters a collection of spectacular works created by three incredible artists; Min Kim, Tatyana Kulida and Nyle Major.     The trio, all trained in Europe, are proud to be able to share this collection of renaissance inspired work that captures the beauty of […]

Harcourts

Classic Country Masterpiece: Harcourts

“It’s truly an honour to be entrusted with the sale of such a standout property.”, real estate specialist Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts is referring to the unique and magnificent property on West Coast Road, Yaldhust that she is currently marketing and which goes to auction on Wednesday 14 November.   “The 760 square metre house […]

Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern’s milestone year: Q&A with Jacinda Ardern

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just celebrated one year in the country’s top role, so Metropol caught up with her about rolling with the punches, the Christchurch rebuild and the joy of motherhood.   What has your first year in office taught you? Patience and gratitude. Everything takes longer than you’d like but every day […]

Marijke (Ma-Rye-Ka) Sheppard from Ray White Morris and Co Rangiora

Dream-Maker: Marijke Sheppad

Buying a lifestyle property can be the dream for a lot of Kiwis seeking the pleasure of rural living – but beware! There are pitfalls for the uninitiated and that’s where knowledge and experience of a trusted, helpful real estate agent can be your best asset.     Look no further than Marijke (Ma-Rye-Ka) Sheppard […]

Brokers behind the business

Brokers behind the business

Boutique business brokers Tabak Business Sales understands that the decision to put your cherished business on the market is about much more than the numbers on the bottom line.     Partner Damien Fahey says, “Tabak does it differently to other brokerages. We take the time to get to know our clients really well. We […]