Here for health: Christchurch Immigration Clinic

Good service is important for Dr Lisa Amin and her team at Christchurch Immigration Health, and with over 400 five-star reviews on Google it is safe to say good service is what they provide.     One of those reasons could be down to the fact that the team can cater to individuals, families, and […]

Korean BBQ sizzles: Ye Chon Korean BBQ

For an authentic Korean experience, look no further than Ye Chon Korean BBQ & Restaurant in Riccarton.   Centrally located, the restaurant offers an extensive range of Korean BBQ-style dishes and other delicacies, expertly prepared by a team of experienced staff. It specialises in Korean BBQ which is cooked at the table. “You can cook […]

Creating home playgrounds: Willow Landscapes

A great outdoor play area encourages the growth of young minds.     Carl Gildea of Willow Landscapes has drawn creative inspiration from his own young family, to install adventure into Kiwi backyards. Lockdowns, logistics and working remotely has sparked a trend for home playgrounds, where it’s easy to oversee the kids having the time […]

Celebrate freedom this summer: Freedom Pools

Summer can arrive with a bang in the South Island – one evening you’re covering the lemon tree with frost cloth, and the next you’re having a beer at the barbie and admiring the light under the Nor’ West Arch.     James Wightman, Co-Director of Freedom Pools South Island says that now is the […]

From the Editor: 10 June 2021

Here’s another issue hot off the press for you to enjoy and there are some great stories, ideas and advertising in the following pages. Metropol is blessed to have such loyal readers and advertisers, all of whom help to ensure its future for many years to come.     Publishing any magazine is always a […]

Ring to fix that ding: RO Jones Panelbeaters

No one likes to be in this situation. You are driving along minding your own business and suddenly wallop! Someone has hit you from behind. Or maybe you were feeling under the weather and didn’t see that letterbox when backing out of your driveway. Either way, it is going to leave a mark or two. […]

Classy Euro Cars: Christchurch European

The journey from street side to the main office goes something like this. BMW X5s on the left, Range Rover Sport on the right. A few steps forward. Wow, Porsche 911 in front, Audi RS6 at the rear. Finally, to top it all off, a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo and bright red Ferrari F12 soaking up […]

Grounds, grievances & good faith: Saunders & Co

With a rise in media articles heralding large pay-outs for dismissed employees (even if they failed a drug test, lied to their employer, or some equally prickly issue), you may be wondering, can employers ever get it right? The law holds employers to a high standard and not meeting this standard can be a costly […]

Love your smile: Lovebite

Smile and the world smiles with you, so the adage goes. Luckily when it comes to smiles, Cantabrians have internationally renowned clinical dental technician Richard Greenlees to help them beam again.     From his Lovebite studio in central Christchurch, Richard specialises in creating natural-looking dentures, specifically shaped to enhance each client’s face. Small nuances […]

Select with care: Face Value Clinic

Choosing the right cosmetic practitioner and clinic can be confusing. Here are some pointers from the team at The Face Value   Experience counts, especially when it comes to dermal fillers and other injectable treatments so make sure you are in safe hands. An extensive knowledge of facial anatomy is essential to deliver a natural, […]