All in for spring
Hard to believe that in a couple of weeks spring will arrive, and along with it, lighter mornings, longer evenings, and (hopefully) some warmer weather. To welcome the new season, fashion labels are preparing their latest and greatest new designs to spruce up your wardrobe. No better time to dive into colour, with lots of […]
Architecture Awards winners
Winners of the recent 2021 Canterbury/Westland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards range from commercial and industrial to residential. Craig South of South Architects won four categories, including the Multi-Unit Dwelling Award for his work on the ‘Peterborough Housing Co-operative’ in Christchurch’s central city. Based around the co-housing philosophies from Europe and America, the ‘Peterborough Housing […]
Magical, elegant pieces
Formerly a top New Zealand fashion designer, Takaaki Sakaguchi now creates in clay instead of cloth. He explains why to Lynda Papesch. Older generations may well remember the Sakaguchi fashion label and its talented designer. Some may even wonder what happened to him. Ponder no more; Takaaki Sakaguchi is back creating, only now his hands […]
Multi-use arena
After a hard-fought battle, Christchurch’s new state-of-the-art multi-use arena will proceed with a seating capacity of 30,000. Metropol talks to Councillor James Gough, who was instrumental in the decision last week to increase the seating capacity. Why the chopping and changing about the seating capacity? The plan to reduce the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena’s capacity […]
Creating green space
In the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Green Lab is working on a bold new project, Understorey. For six weeks, from August 18, the Arts Centre Gym has been transformed into a social space where people can come together and just be in the central city, without having to purchase anything. In this first iteration […]
What comes next?
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is not seeking re-election in October 2022. She talks to Lynda Papesch about life, love and loss. For more than three decades since first elected to public office, outgoing Ōtautahi Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has constantly been in the political and public spotlights. The last 10 years have seen her at […]
Finding the right agent for you: Ray White Rangiora
“How will I know what agent will work best for me?” “Does the commission really impact the sale price?” “Does the method of sale really matter?” These are common questions often asked by clients of Ray White Rangiora. Currently real estate seems to be on everybody’s lips and it can be overwhelming to know […]
Greet spring with a glow: Beckenham Beauty
As the season of rebirth and renewal looms closer, there’s no finer way to greet spring than with a clear, glowing complexion that radiates good health and wellbeing. Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa provides two appearance treatments that do precisely that. Nano needling is a non-invasive way to deliver hydration, nutrients and vitamins into […]
The talented team: Haar Design
Haar Design is delighted to introduce its team members! SALON DIRECTOR: CAROLINE HAAR A leader in her industry, Caro has accumulated multiple awards, including being a five-time winner of the Canterbury Westland Hairstylist and Colourist of the Year. As a salon owner, Caro is all about passing her knowledge on and upskilling her wonderful […]
Good as gold: Lynette McFadden
Well known and respected business woman Lynette McFadden has gone from strength to strength in the real estate industry and isn’t slowing down. She chats to Metropol about what she has learned, special moments, and what motivation boils down to. After 27 years in the industry, what is your number one piece of advice for […]
