Review: Jimmy Barnes in Christchurch
A long-time fan, Metropol’s Nancye Pitt was there to see Jimmy Barnes perform his Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Show in Christchurch on Friday 17 April, 2026. Jimmy Barnes was in fine form at his Christchurch show at Wolfbrook Arena last night. The majority of the crowd were 30 years plus. However, there were […]
10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in New Zealand (and Why We Love Them)
Dogs are firmly part of the social fabric of NZ. Whether working on farms, accompanying families on weekend walks or sharing city apartments, dogs play an integral role in everyday life. According to the Department of Internal Affairs’ National Dog Database, there were more than 578,000 registered dogs in New Zealand in […]
Hayden Paddon: A driving force
From small-town sponsorships to world-stage victories and electric innovation, New Zealand’s most successful rally driver Hayden Paddon is driven less by what he’s achieved than by what still lies ahead. Next on his to-do list? A New Zealand world rally team, Kiwi-built and Kiwi-run. At 38, Hayden Paddon has nothing left to prove, […]
A bid for better sleep: Dreamwool
Lucky auction-goers rest easy on a winning Dreamwool bed. “It was a spur-of-the-moment decision,” says Steve Miller of his successful auction bid for a luxury Dreamwool bed at the BrainTree Trust’s annual ball in 2024. “We’d had our previous bed for at least 10 years, and we hadn’t really discussed replacing it. But […]
Shouting about timber: Bates Joinery
Winners! The VidaSpace Christchurch showroom wins the retail category at the 2025 Interior Awards, with Bates Joinery taking home the Master Joiners Award. Located at 143 Victoria Street, the VidaSpace Christchurch showroom is an ode to interior timbers from European oak to burl. Divided into three distinct zones, Entice, Excite and Educate, the […]
Devoted to denim: Denim Resurrected
A new store combines the latest in high-end denim style with customer service from yesteryear. Denim lovers, take note – Christchurch’s beloved denim destination is back, with an even sharper focus on exceptional, personalised service. Denim Resurrected is the rebirth of the iconic Death by Denim, founded by Kirsty Rawle, and it’s returning […]
Architectural excellence: Johnstone Callaghan Architects
World-class architecture is alive and well here in Canterbury, as evidenced by these stunning residential spaces designed by the multi-award-winning Johnstone Callaghan Architects, all winners in the 2025 NZIA awards. An award-winning architecture and interiors studio, Johnstone Callaghan Architects is a design-led practice formed in 2019 by Prue Johnstone and Mike Callaghan. Sharing […]
Faces of Te Kaha
More than 2.4 million work hours have gone into building the stunning One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, this is a snapshot of just a few of the people from behind the scenes. Providing the city with an exciting and dramatic new focal point, the new multi-use stadium at Te Kaha is […]
Dressing naturally: Linens & Treasures
An appreciation for elegant, sustainable fashion begins here. Complete your linen love story with a curated collection of natural fibres, jewellery, and accessories – your one-stop style destination at Barrington Mall. “Linen is the ultimate for women going through menopause and beyond – or for any age group, really. It’s simply so much […]
