Quality and character: Wilson and Hill Architects
For 25 years Wilson and Hill Architects have been delivering quality architecture to clients in Christchurch and beyond, to the whole of the South Island. The Crossing, ECan building, and Forté Health represent just a sample of Wilson and Hill’s post-earthquake designs characterising Christchurch. With their workload increasing, directors Chris Wilson and David Hill asked […]
The power of teamwork: Harcourts Alison Aitken
American author Ken Blanchard wrote, “None of us is as smart as all of us”. Certainly, success flows from people working together in a team. Combining the complementary skills and experience of each team member creates more effective solutions to problems. Real estate consultant Alison Aitken definitely believes in the power of teamwork and has […]
From the edge to the big screen
Conquering her own struggles with mental illness has seen Kiwi woman Jazz Thornton co-found a global charity, write two books and speak at the United Nations, now she speaks with Metropol ahead of her next journey – to the big screen. Jazz Thornton is driven by one overwhelming motive – to make others […]
Art in the Dark
An illuminating new project is giving a fresh perspective on Christchurch’s world-renowned street art. Sustainable lighting business, Gen Green, and street art champions Watch This Space have joined forces with project managers Living Space and the help of a council grant to celebrate the city’s street art by darkness. Compelled to provide the […]
Masking disruption: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
Christchurch-based apparel maker, Cactus Outdoor, has added a new product to its repertoire: Locally made face masks which use bacteria-busting natural wool filters. Originally developed for dust protection before Covid-19 made face masks an essential item, Cactus Outdoors have manufactured tens of thousands of the mouth and nose coverings from its Christchurch factory since […]
Are routine blood tests helpful for your pet? Wigram Vet and the Good Dog Spa
Wigram Vet and the Good Dog Spa’s Geoff Mehrtens tells Metropol how screening blood tests can greatly enhance a vet’s understanding of your pet’s health and uncover many underlying illnesses. Blood tests make a difference to cats’ and dogs’ wellbeing, sometimes a lifesaving difference. “Blood tests are great value for money and vets love having […]
Building workplace wellbeing
As lives – and livelihoods – remain disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, a new platform to help small business owners monitor their team’s wellbeing has been launched. The Check In is an online tool for small business leaders to help them facilitate free activities to support their teams and empower team members to support […]
Making success happen: Harcourts Gold Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Synonymous with multi-million-dollar listings, Kathryn Picton-Warlow forged her successful real estate career while bringing up two sons as a single mother – and wants other women to know they can do the same. One of the top performing real estate agents at the number one Harcourts internationally for revenue, Harcourts Gold Papanui, Kathryn believes […]
Shirr thing
Whimsical meets all-important comfort with shirring, an outfit go-to making quite a name for itself. The romantic ruffles created by shirring, where elastic is sewn in parallel rows so a garment gathers, offer an of the moment silhouette. Often fun, floaty and iron-free, countless brands are making a strong case for the sartorial […]
Eighty and still racing
Eighty years. It’s a milestone held by a cyclist, his bicycle, and a challenging race across Banks Peninsula. Octogenarian John Winkie is aiming to raise $80,000 for research to help those with debilitating spinal cord injuries get back in the saddle again. John will be cycling on his trusty 1940s bicycle from Christchurch to […]