Ending on a high note: Ali Cat Productions
Award-winning Canterbury performer Ali Harper is not letting a year of pandemic postponements stop her. She is determined to end the year on a high note by performing two shows in December. The first show, Christmas Joy will be held on December 5, followed by four performances of The Look of Love on […]
Fun for all, and all for fun: Chipmunks Playland and cafe
The Christmas school holidays are coming up and so too are the empty days in the calendar which need filling with activities. Enter the Holy-day Grail; Chipmunks Playland and café in Wigram. Metropol caught up with Anna Dai from the purple-loving play area to hear why you can have fun there whether you […]
Holistic, healthy Hanmer
Simply escaping from the craziness of the city is holistically beneficial for us, so Hanmer must be a wellness bundle with bells on! Even driving through serene Waipara valley, on route to the heavenly haven, renews and relaxes all the senses. We can’t take a pilgrimage to famed spa sanctuaries of the world just […]
A Christmas treat(ment): Beckenham Beauty
For all the joy a festive season spent with loved ones brings,it also carries its fair share of stress. Book your pre-Christmas beauty treatments at Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa and feel ready to face whatever the rest of 2020 brings. The Colombo Street spa is an inner-city sanctuary, offering a suite of […]
Organising your Christmas ‘do: Haircuts for Haircuts
For a year which seemed to crawl by, the end of it has certainly snuck up! Which means it’s almost time to relax into the holiday season, but first – your hair! It’s that time to ensure your ‘do is looking fresh for the festive season. Creating fantastic, stylish results, while keeping prices affordable, […]
Beauty and Relaxtion: Beauty Progress
Giving the gift of relaxation, pampering and beauty treatments takes on a new meaning in a year marred by stress and uncertainty. For the 2020 holiday season, sprinkle your loved ones with some much needed time out – as good as a luxury getaway! Beauty Progress in Sydenham has a suite of offerings […]
Christmas gifts guaranteed: Barrington Gifts
Barrington Gifts is a local owned and operated business with three stores across the city – at Barrington Shopping, Wigram Landing and South City. There truly is something here for everyone – from decor, weddings, art and jewellery, to gifts for babies, children and a dedicated section for those impossibly difficult to buy for […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
November is always a big month for us with the Bloom Festival embracing a range of activities, including NZ Cup and Show Week. We certainly missed the A&P Show, which had to be cancelled earlier in the year, but the fact that we are able to celebrate all the other festivities and look forward to […]
Festive Feeling
Whether you’re a stickler for tradition or like to embrace contemporary interpretations of festivity – Christmas 2020 is offering up many a take on a time-old holiday aesthetic.
Crafters’ paradise: Mickey Raes
If you’ve been thinking on how to support local while getting out of the city for some well-deserved R and R, there are plenty of reasons to head to Hanmer Springs. The jewel in North Canterbury’s crown, Hanmer has long been the destination for adventure junkies and those craving an escape, but it seems it’s […]