Race Day Round Up
It’s the week we’ve all been waiting for. From horseracing and entertainment through to fashion and food (not to mention bubbles!), Christchurch’s most iconic event on the sporting and social calendar is creeping closer. Here’s a curated collection of some of the hottest happenings to help you celebrate Cup Week in style. […]
Are you the Best Dressed?: Q&A with Jackie O’Fee
The whispers of Cup and Show Week are starting to be heard around town, so Metropol caught up with Jackie O’Fee of Signature Style and six-time judge for Addington Raceway’s Fashion Competition to get her take on how to prepare for this year. Signature Style is your company/brand. What do you do […]
Heart of the city: The Crossing
Feel the pulse of the heart of the city at The Crossing, where energy and spirits are sky high. This destination shopping hub within the CBD realises what we dreamed of for our reborn city. “The vibe is great, you get the sensation of shopping in Sydney or Melbourne, wandering the al fresco lanes where […]
Turning heads: Cup Week Headwear
Spring is in the air and with it comes New Zealand Cup and Show Week (NZCSW), the South Island’s premier Spring Festival. And, fashion alert, if you’re looking to turn heads, then it’s high time to start thinking about your headwear. Christchurch sister duo behind Show Pony Millinery, Liv and Carrie, fill us in […]
Luxury Restrooms: The Dakins Group
The Dakins Group is a family business proudly run by husband and wife team Diane Dakin and Jay Ritchie. The company is passionate about the reputation it has achieved over some 60 years of providing portable toilet and bathroom facilities for all sorts of events. “The largest events we provide portable sanitation for […]
Opening doors: Ruralco
Ruralco has established itself as a card service that offers cardholders highly competitive discounts, an extensive network of quality suppliers and simple payment options with one monthly account. It gives you the opportunity to organise all of your farming and family needs through one card and get exceptional savings for your business. The […]
Darfield’s hidden gem: The Oaks of Darfield
Located at 2171 Clintons Road, Darfield, The Oaks of Darfield, surrounded by a large stand of mature oak trees and a large garden with sunny courtyard, is sure to amaze. It offers an intimate fine dining experience second to none, able to cater for evening dining, casual lunches, private formal dinners, weddings and […]
Start in style
Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day (November 13) is one of the most highly anticipated and prestigious events on the Christchurch social calendar so why not kick start (or finish off) this spectacular day of racing, fashion and fun at one of these fabulous establishments. 1. Start your day in style at the […]
The place to be: LOUIS Champagne Bar
“We have a saying around here,” LOUIS Champagne Bar Owner Jason Whitelaw says. “A party without champagne is just a meeting.” With twenty-five premium champagnes, delectable oysters and a menu specially designed to keep the party atmosphere going, LOUIS is where the cream of the crop will be celebrating this Cup Week. If […]
It must be fete! Geraldine Summer Fete
Begin Cup Week celebrations early, with a relaxing country day out at the Geraldine Summer Fete – the annual event that attracts a large crowd from all over New Zealand. Geraldine is a 90-minute scenic trip from Christchurch. On Thursday 1 November from 9:30am to 4pm, nearly 200 stalls will showcase amazing products […]
