The Perfect Place: Distinction Christchurch + Win With Metropol
Location, quality accommodation and scrumptious food are just some of the reasons why Distinction Christchurch is the place to stay in the central city. Located at 14 Cathedral Square, the hotel recently opened in March and stands proud amongst a growing vibrant central city. Watch the world go by as you sit in […]
Supporting a good cause: Pegasus Bay Vine Run + Win with Metropol
If you fancy a run/walk amongst the picturesque hills, valleys and vineyards of Pegasus Bay followed by live music and a glass of wine all while supporting a worthy cause then you won’t want to miss out on the Pegasus Bay Vine Run. After a successful inaugural event (earlier this year) the second […]
Rosie on the mend: Ourvets
This issue, Veterinarian Dr Geoff Mehrtens, shares Rosie’s journey to recovery, thanks to expert care from Ourvets. Rosie was a happy, healthy six-year-old female Shih Tzu x Lhasa Apso who had become uncomfortable recently when urinating. A general examination of Rosie revealed no abnormalities; however, her owner Bridget had noticed that Rosie was […]
The circus comes to town: In the city with Nick
Having been involved in media for the last thirty years, I’m aware this time of the year is a brilliant time to get into Christchurch and soak up the juice that is events in the city. The Buskers Festival has always been a top favourite of mine and the re-invention, Bread and Circus, […]
The Place to be: Holly Lea Village
Holly Lea Village has always had its own distinct elegance, exuding sophistication and warmth from the moment you step inside this beautiful retirement village, within its setting of stunning landscaped gardens. In addition to hosting some of Christchurch’s finest living options for the over-70s, an exciting new construction project is underway which, when […]
The Ex in Excellence: TriEx
It’s a new look, and a new feel at TriEx, but the training is as first class as ever. “There has been a lot happening in our First Aid department,” Marketing Executive, Brodie McPhail says. “Our new Christchurch office has the benefit of two training rooms, which means we have more options when […]
A Yule So Cool: Corso Merivale
It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to Christmas, and with loved ones coming to visit, you want your home to look as welcoming and beautiful as possible. If your Christmas décor requirements are for tasteful, stylish and unique pieces, then boutique homeware and lifestyle store Corso Merivale is for you. […]
Moving with the times: Total Realty
For 10 years, Total Realty has helped Cantabrians buy and sell property by “cutting costs, without cutting corners”. Celebrating the company’s anniversary recently, founder Rachael Cone reflected on how vast changes in the real estate market inspired this new business model. With a strong belief that industry commission rates were unjustified, Total Realty […]
Christchurch Cool Vibes
Post-quake Christchurch is a little bit of clever and a whole lot of cool. We’ve hunted out some of our favourite concepts to covet, objects to desire and things to do. Great grants! We’re excited to hear that Christchurch Casinos Charitable Trust (CCCT) has increased its 2018 Grants to $186,500. Since being established […]
Consummate in his Craft: Joe Bennett
Metropol catches up with one of New Zealand’s most prolific and successful writers about putting pen to paper. It was in a cricket pavilion in Cheltenham that Joe Bennett wrote a letter in brown ink on pink notepaper to a school in New Zealand. Fed up with his teaching job and having just suffered […]
