Gold Coast go tos

Print this story It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see that Australia is going to be the number one holiday destination of choice, and vice versa. Whether you have a trip planned or need a bit more convincing, here are Metropol’s top picks for when you go for Gold.     Green with envy […]

King of the water: King Water Craft

Print this story William King’s passion for boats started at an early age. Inspired by his grandfather’s naval career and round the world sailing expedition, at age 12, he put pencil to paper to design his first boat – a plywood dinghy.     With his father’s encouragement, he set about building it himself at […]

Hair-raising Hanmer

Print this story Not just a relaxing alpine resort, Hanmer Springs is its own adventurer’s paradise. Outdoor activities in the area are plentiful no matter the season. Here’s Metropol’s picks of the North Canterbury township’s adrenaline fixes for the summer seasons.     WHEELY FUN Explore secluded mountain valleys on four wheels with a quad […]

The Pandemic Pivot: Socially-distanced drinking

Print this story An increasingly hygiene conscious world could have been the end of Christchurch man Ian McCormick’s drinking fountain business. Instead, he invented a solution.     Now, TapWaterWells’ new contactless fountains and water bottle fillers are being installed in schools and public facilities around New Zealand. The Contactless Hydration Stations are so socially […]

QUICKEST. CLEANEST. GREENEST.

Print this story Running since October 2018 next to Burger King at 530B Sawyers Arms Road, Auto Express Wash have fine-tuned the cleaning of your car to an art form. The car wash is manned by real people who walk you through to make sure your wash runs perfectly in a quick 4 minutes!   […]

South Island Summer Escape

Print this story Looking for a break away with plenty to see and do this summer? Then explore the South Island where you’ll find majestic landscapes, golden beaches, loads of interesting activities, and fabulous food and wine.     For the ultimate summer experience, the Nelson Tasman region will blow you away with its natural […]