Moves in life and law: Pegasus Bay Law
Movement and changes in our lives often come with a legal aspect, now there’s a personal move coming up for one of the directors of Pegasus Law, Pam Wheeler, who’s stepping back from her role and into her next phase. Pam is retiring after seven years, but she will continue to be closely […]
Taste of Te Pae
Experience a “taste of Te Pae” as New Zealand first purpose-built business events venue pops up a sneak peek of the Christchurch convention centre. The pop up on the Oxford Terrace promenade side of the site includes sample cuisine, a virtual reality tour of the new facility and information about events. Te Pae […]
Just boot it!
Ask any self-proclaimed fashion follower to name their most cherished wardrobe item and it’s highly likely the answer will be “boots”, followed by a detailed description of the cut, colour and style of the favourite pair and why they’re so revered. If this year’s autumn through winter trends are anything to go by, […]
Going north
Without a doubt, North Canterbury is largely known for its delectable wine and food yet its rich array of experiences deserves some time in the spotlight, too. Metropol has collated some of the region’s must-dos. ALL ABOARD Travel back in time on the historic Weka Pass rural railway. Spanning over 12km, take in […]
Making bathrooms better: Butterfield Bathrooms
Your dingy old bathroom can be transformed into a room of beauty and functionality with Butterfield Bathroom Renovations. They only do bathrooms so they know what they’re talking about and even better, after 40 years they know what they’re doing. Guy Butterfield says, “We carry out all the renovation work with our own people. […]
No place like home: Golden Homes
The Golden Homes Christchurch team believe your home is likely to be your biggest asset. So, make sure you do the research before taking the next step. One of the biggest mistakes buyers can make, is to assume that all builders build the same. Shopping around based on price as your main priority, […]
Monochrome Masterpiece: DJ Hewitt Builders
Moving from seaside to city was smooth sailing for a retired Christchurch couple, who had DJ Hewitt Builders at the helm the whole way through. When Marilyn and Neville Tiller’s Redcliffs home was earthquake damaged, Daryl Hewitt was the well-respected builder chosen to create their sanctuary on Carlton Mill Road. “His work was […]
Prioritising sleep: Dreamwool Beds
We’ve all had a lot of time to reflect over this last year and consider what’s really important. Without the ability to plan for traditional luxuries like international holidays, instead many of us have focused our attention on the quieter luxuries of home. All the stress and the uncertainty of the pandemic have really […]
Opening up architecture
A new festival will celebrate architectural excellence in Christchurch, opening up some of the city’s most notable buildings to the public for one weekend. Open Christchurch will see 46 buildings open the doors to give the public a first-hand experience of great design, for free. On May 15 and 16, Te Pūtahi Christchurch […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
For as long as I can remember, the need to improve the interface between education and the workplace has been an issue. How can we better equip those in education to be as well prepared as possible for life beyond the classroom? Given its unique grouping of key stakeholders, (Canterbury District Health Board, […]
