Fruits of love
February brings with it the last glorious month of summer, the peak of the summer fruit season and, of course, Valentine’s Day. Here are Metropol’s recommendations on how to celebrate all three in style via some fruity treats to spoil your sweetheart (or yourself!) this romantic month. HEART BREAK(FAST) According to both […]
An extraordinary engagement
Valentine’s Day, with the great sentiment and romance behind it, ushers in the perfect occasion for that once-in-a-lifetime proposal. Such an occasion is certainly worthy of an extraordinary engagement ring defined by exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Polished Diamonds rises to this challenge with gusto. Operating through its incredibly efficient website www.polisheddiamonds.co.nz and from its […]
Love is in the air
“There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence,” so wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson in the 19th century, and perhaps this pithy but somewhat profound statement encapsulates best why the rose has, for centuries, symbolised love and is the flower most given on Valentine’s Day. Allan Jarden of […]
Rude or romantic: you choose
Ooh la la, we’re turning up the heat this Valentine’s Day for you and your valentine next month. You’ll be thanking us later, after a night of indulging in aphrodisiacs – it won’t just be getting steamy in the kitchen. You can sink your teeth into something special, with two enticing set menus […]
Head North for Valentine’s Day
Whether glamping in the wilds near Cheviot, fine dining in Rangiora, or a day picnicking at the Ashley River, the countryside north of the Waimakariri offers a wealth of activities, sights and fun, no matter what you like getting up to. With the celebration of Valentine’s Day upon us, for those who have […]
