Your personalised holiday holy grail: Discover Travel

“We’ve seen it all, and so can you,” – the team behind this boutique travel agency have explored every destination worth visiting to become experts in sending you to your dream destination. Discover Travel is more than just a travel agency – this team of six is dedicated to their community of discerning Kiwi travellers. […]

Tiki Taane: Digital gods, deep roots, and a South Island homecoming

Since going solo from Salmonella Dub, he’s helped Rihanna get a Polynesian tattoo, gifted pounamu to The Prodigy, and released a music documentary that’s won more than 40 international awards. Now he’s coming home with his latest project, Mai Te Uira. By Tamara Pitelen. Local-boy-done-very-good Tiki Taane is bringing home his latest work in June […]

Editor’s note: What it means to be a Cantab

Some people truly radiate the spirit and tenacity of a Cantabrian. Others, we collectively cherish as a country. I’d argue both Dame Sophie Pascoe and Tiki Taane fall into those categories. Metropol, at its core, exists to champion our region and those within it, so you can imagine my delight when these two national treasures […]

Canines in conservation

Detecting, monitoring and conserving – meet the canines protecting our native ecosystems. Certified conservation dogs are some of New Zealand’s greatest guardians when it comes to preserving protected species and uncovering unwanted pests. More than 120 dog and handler teams work tirelessly nationwide to support conservation goals. Alongside their handlers, they: Locate protected species to […]

A season to celebrate: Chateau on the Park

Warm up winter with indulgent dining and great company by the park in the heart of the city. When the days are short and the nights are crisp, there’s no better time to gather the people you love. Mid-winter is the perfect excuse to press pause, reconnect, and celebrate at Chateau on the Park – […]

A night to remember: Luxury, style, and purpose with Karen Walker

Breast Cancer Cure is back with an extraordinary experience at the luxury Flockhill Lodge, raising funds for breast cancer research. Tucked deep in the Southern Alps, beneath starlit skies and craggy peaks, lies one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking luxury escapes: Flockhill. Aat the end of May, it becomes the backdrop for a truly unforgettable […]

What to do in Wellington

World of WearableArt (WOW) An adored reason to travel to the capital, WOW is a renowned fashion and wearable art extravaganza. Explore the outdoors From Zealandia to the Botanic Gardens, serene walks and bush reserves, Wellington is home to nature galore, city-wide and beyond. Shop local Wellington’s iconic shopping district, ‘The Golden Mile’ between Lambton […]

Editor’s note: Winning ways

We have much to celebrate in this issue that, if it isn’t blatantly obvious, is serving up comfort. I am thrilled to announce the winner of our two-night stay at Elysian du Regent, the new boutique apartment accommodation on New Regent St. Drawn from a lengthy list of entrants, the lucky winners are Simone and […]

The soundtrack to memory, magic, & mayhem: Isaac Theatre Royal

Nothing catapults you through time quite like music. few chords, a familiar lyric, and suddenly you’re back in a moment: a dance floor, a road trip, a heartbreak, a first kiss, your favourite artist playing on the Isaac Theatre Royal (ITR) stage. Music connects us to people, places, and memories in a way nothing else […]

A purr-fect show: CATS – Young Actors Edition

This May, one of the world’s most beloved musicals will prowl onto an iconic Christchurch stage – and it’s bringing over 140 bright young stars with it. A jellicle celebration of youth, talent, and timeless theatre, mark your calendars. For the first time ever, the National Youth Theatre brings CATS to the Isaac Theatre Royal. […]