Art helps charities: TakeHeART
A love of art and a quest to help charitable organisations succeed in a difficult fundraising environment is the motivation behind the first ever TakeHeART fundraising exhibition. Christchurch woman Jen Duncan is organising the exhibition to be held at the Great Hall at the Arts Centre from November 30 to December 2; with […]
Classic Country Masterpiece: Harcourts
“It’s truly an honour to be entrusted with the sale of such a standout property.”, real estate specialist Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts is referring to the unique and magnificent property on West Coast Road, Yaldhust that she is currently marketing and which goes to auction on Wednesday 14 November. “The 760 square metre house […]
Get amongst it: Events for North Canterbury
Warm weather means more events for North Canterbury. Here are a few to mark on your calendar. For a fun family day out head along to the Kaiapoi North School Spring Fair taking place on Sunday November 4 from 10am to 2pm. There will be plenty of stalls, entertainment and food on offer. […]
One big family: Fendalton Retirement Village
It’s been something of a hidden secret in Fendalton, but the residents of Fendalton Retirement Village love its boutique size, its garden surroundings and its truly family atmosphere. The staff of the village are especially attentive to those residents who require a little more individual care. There are different levels of care at […]
Flirt & flutter: H&B Hair Art & Beauty
The H&B Hair Art & Beauty team is on hand to help you flirt and flutter your way through one of the most eagerly anticipated fashion and social events of the year. H&B offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and make-up services to meet your every need. Complimentary consultations are available to […]
It must be fete! Oxford Garden Fete
Ribblesdale Garden in North Canterbury will be putting on its Sunday best, as it prepares to play prestigious host to the seventh annual Oxford Garden Fete. The annual event which is being held on Sunday 28 October from 10am to 4pm sees hundreds of people descending on the glorious garden for the day. […]
Innovative heating: Simply Heat
If you’re thinking about feature heating, the new Gazco Skope range is a must see. This new range of built-in electric heating, designed in the United Kingdom, is exclusively available at Simply Heat. In the Gazco Skope range, your fireside glow is unique to your space, with the fuel bed lit by a […]
Take back your independence: More Mobility
Take back your independence It’s scooter season! With the warmer weather and rising fuel costs, mobility scooters are the lucrative solution to an easy, enjoyable, independent life – when it’s no longer viable to drive. “There’s no registration or warrant of fitness, and they are extremely affordable to operate,” owner of More Mobility […]
the Queen of the underground: Q&A with Margi Robertson
Metropol catches up with NOM*d founder and one of New Zealand’s top fashion designers Margi Robertson. You’ve recently been to Paris, what was the highlight of Fashion Week for you? It was wonderful as always to see the Rick Owens presentation. He has shown at the Palais de Tokyo for several seasons now […]
Foodie down under: Nigella Lawson
She’s one of our most beloved foodies, having sold more than ten million cookbooks worldwide, now Christchurch has the chance to meet the woman behind the cookbooks. Direct from London’s West End, Nigella Lawson is heading a brand-new show, An Evening with Nigella Lawson, where she tells her own remarkable culinary story, live […]
