Charitable feast: Māia Health Foundation’s upcoming charity event
Despite the ravages of winter, Christchurch is spoiled for choice when it comes to its city-wide social calendar and there’s certainly something special about it when the events on offer are in aid of a good cause. On Saturday 11 August, Māia Health Foundation invites Cantabrians to gather around the table for Feast – an […]
Catering with a purpose: Can Do Catering are the social enterprise business you need to hire to do your next work morning tea
Stefan Freuding’s passion for cuisine has taken him to kitchens around the globe. The 32-year-old chef has worked in Europe, Australia and the Middle East – but it’s a little kitchen in Christchurch that has captured his heart. He’s landed the perfect job that combines his flair for food and his love for helping others. […]
Charity starts in the city: Metropol’s guide to some of the many amazing philanthropic endeavours to watch out for in the near future
We share our city with some incredible people who put heart, mind and soul into the support of philanthropic endeavours, so much so that we couldn’t possibly hope to list them all. What we can do however, is list some of the upcoming events on the local social calendar which have been formed to support […]
High tea temptations: stick your pinkies out for the Pink Ribbon high teas at The George
The new Executive Chef of The George, Antony Page, recently filled us in on the new 50 Bistro winter menu heading our way, when the discussion moved to a charity function that runs close to Metropol’s heart – the Pink Ribbon Breakfast, supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. The George is getting behind this very […]
For the benefit of others: Kenneth F. Weaver is the amazing man who has been providing Christchurch pensioner’s low-cost housing for 45 years
When Kenneth F. Weaver first started providing low-cost pensioner housing in Christchurch 45 years ago, he was amassing joy. Daughter Karen and son Craig talk of how thankful and contented their dad has made many older Cantabrians. Prospective tenants of their one and two-bed units are eligible if they’re over 60, have less than $25,000 […]
Harcourts Cancer Society: a big hearted ball
Kicking up your heels takes on a very special meaning at the annual Harcourts Cancer Society Ball. One of the most exciting and prestigious events on the city’s social calendar, it has consecutively broken fundraising records for the past three years, with $208,000 raised last year to support the charity which supports Cantabrians living with […]
The charitable social calendar: local events with a community or charitable trust
We share our city with some incredible people who put heart, mind and soul into the support of philanthropic endeavours, so much so that we couldn’t possibly hope to list them all. What we can do however, is list some of the upcoming events on the local social calendar which have been formed to support […]
Community driven success: Twiss Keir Realty gives credit for achievements to the support they get from locals
The growth of the Twiss Keir Realty team is impressive. Established more than 30 years ago, it recently boasted five branches – Hanmer, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Belfast and The Palms. With the recent purchase of Four Seasons Realty – with offices in Hornby and Rolleston – there are now seven offices, 91 salespeople, 33 staff and […]
The powerful virtues of Medical Research: pioneering the future at Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
To a large extent, the longer life expectancy we enjoy owes to pioneers of modern medicine in our midst. Canterbury Medical Research Foundation is one of eight research organisations playing this vital role in New Zealand. It is second only to Auckland in size. Focused on transitional science, to identify a very clear nexus between […]
Events guide: Five things well worth leaving home for
The temperatures may have begun their downward descent, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to lock yourselves inside! We’ve gone in search of some of the hottest events around that will be sure to bring some warmth to your autumn. Food, fun and flicks: American Express is bringing the Openair Cinema festival of food, fun […]