Going grey with gusto!
Exciting times are ahead for one of Canterbury’s well-loved television personalities, Petra Bagust. Canterbury holds a special place in her heart. Petra attended the University of Canterbury, where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1995. “I will be forever connected to Christchurch, because lots of my favourite humans […]
Following the light
When Matariki fireworks streak into the night sky at New Brighton Pier on Saturday July 10, Sheena Baines will light up too. Events Manager at Spectrum Lighting and Sound, Sheena has been leading one of the teams responsible for several aspects of Ōtautahi-Christchurch’s first ever Matariki light and fireworks display! Proudly […]
Keeping cosy
With minus morning temperatures creeping in, now’s a good time to find out if your heating is up to scratch, to stock up on luxe fur throws and watch the flames dance. Contemporary home heating runs the gamut from wood burners to pellet fires, gas fires to heat pumps and even a […]
Urban property development specialists: Growcott Freer Property
Growcott Freer Property is a New Zealand-owned urban property development company, providing both prospective investors and homeowners the chance to own a brand-new property in some of Christchurch’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Directors Nicholas Growcott and Isaac Freer personally oversee every project, partnering with some of the biggest names in the […]
From the Editor: 10 June 2021
Here’s another issue hot off the press for you to enjoy and there are some great stories, ideas and advertising in the following pages. Metropol is blessed to have such loyal readers and advertisers, all of whom help to ensure its future for many years to come. Publishing any magazine […]
Winter hues
Snuggling into soft pillows helps make the time pass more easily during those cold, wet, winter days (and nights). Colour too can add warmth to a room, and blue is a classic hue for doing this. From deep midnight blues to baby hues, it’s always a popular colour choice. As a […]
Working for mental fitness
Mental health is a huge issue in New Zealand currently with calls for more funding, and more understanding of a problem that affects young and old, male and female alike. One man with personal experience is author and psychologist Paul Wood. At 18, he was in prison and his life […]
He’s no ordinary thing
When a close friend needed help, Opshop frontman Jason Kerrison did something he knows well, going on stage and fronting the recent Man Down benefit concert, the band’s first live performance in Christchurch in nine years. The rest of his tight-knit group of friends also rallied around to help when […]
A comedic encore
Comedic minstrel Tim Minchin is set to raise the roof at the Christchurch Town Hall on Friday June 25 with his special brand of entertainment. A singing satirist, Minchin is widely known for his unique style, blending comedy, acting and singing into a lively performance, using all his own material. […]
Vegetarian-friendly cities around the world
Cuisine is often a determining feature in travel. Examples include Tuscany in Italy to sample acquacotta, torta di ceci, olives and fettunta; France’s Champagne region for chaource and langres cheeses, truffles, les biscuits roses de Reims and bouchons de Champagne au chocolat. Gastronomic vegetarian dishes are becoming more available and […]
