Art in the Dark
An illuminating new project is giving a fresh perspective on Christchurch’s world-renowned street art. Sustainable lighting business, Gen Green, and street art champions Watch This Space have joined forces with project managers Living Space and the help of a council grant to celebrate the city’s street art by darkness. Compelled to provide the […]
An extraordinary race day: Addington Raceway
It’s a highlight of Christchurch – and New Zealand’s – annual sporting and social calendar, and 2020’s IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day is shaping up to be something very special. With many of the world’s events cancelled due to Covid-19, Addington Raceway is pulling out all the stops to ensure revellers have so much […]
Style casting: Zebrano
Life is not a dress rehearsal, and the team at Zebrano will ensure you look the part – no matter your character. Whether you prefer a flirty feminine feel or more of a beautifully bold style, manager Michelle Carter and her team will help you find your iconic look. “It’s about wearing the clothes you […]
European Flavour: Molto Bella
Reap the benefits of continental jet setting just 40-minutes from Christchurch. Molto Bella in Rangiora has an exclusive collection of clothing and homewares from the dreamiest European locations, including the Amalfi Coast, Greece, Spain, Belgium and Denmark. Curated by owner Anette Drewery, each piece is lovingly considered for its style and design. “No one […]
Now screening new dedicated aneurysm ultrasound: Veins NZ
At the new offices at 256 Papanui Road, Consultant Specialist Vascular Surgeon Peter Laws and the team at Christchurch Vascular Group (CVG) are now offering a dedicated vascular ultrasound service. Aneurysm screening is one of the many services available. Metropol asked Peter, “What is an aneurysm?” He says: “Simply put, an aneurysm is a […]
Elegant year end events: The George
Commemorate the end of an unforgettable year with an elegant soiree at The George, a Christchurch destination for those who appreciate the finer things. Here, the range of world-class hospitality offerings can be tailored to suit any corporate or social get together. Overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park, The George is an award-winning boutique hotel on […]
Dinner party delights: Salmon Heaven
It’s a beautiful and tranquil space that Salmon Heaven now occupies in the recently opened Provedore, a gourmet lover’s paradise situated in the Bush Inn Centre. What a joy it is to find a fishmongers that thinks outside the square, for alongside the extensive cabinets of salmon – which stocks hot and cold smoked, […]
Going Global: Global Living
Not being able to go global doesn’t mean you can’t. Global Living owner Kieran Kavanagh tells Metropol how travel restrictions are seeing Kiwis focus more on what is around them – typically their homes. Furnishing a home with top of the range and custom-made furniture can feel as good as a holiday, and […]
Your own blank canvas: Rossendale Vineyard
“Each bridal couple we work with has unique tastes and ideas. They just have to tell us what they want and we will make it happen,” says Rossendale Vineyard’s events manager Graham Jones. “We have such an adaptable canvas here in our venue, it can be dressed and themed to suit all tastes […]
Super Summer Sound
The wide appeal of Kiwi supergroup L.A.B is making waves here and abroad. Metropol catches up with lead guitarist and vocalist Joel Shadbolt ahead of their Christchurch show. L .A.B, pronounced as each letter, but representative of a laboratory where pioneering ideas are cooked up, is behind one of the country’s most popular songs of […]
