Luxury apartment on New Regent St: Elysian Du Regent
For lovers of luxury, high-end accommodation in the soul of the city. The quintessentially quirky and vibrant New Regent St is now home to the city’s newest and most well-appointed prestigious address. The good news is that it’s yours to rent. Thanks to the major renovation efforts of Christchurch’s Gill family, 1 New Regent St […]
Feijoa and almond shortcake recipe
The Kiwi fixation for feijoas shows no signs of abating. Can you hear that sound? It’s the sound of feijoa trees up and down the country groaning under the weight of their generous and ripening bounty. That’s right, it’s feijoa season. Suddenly, the small, green rugby-shaped fruit are everywhere. People leave boxes of feijoas outside […]
Wellness retreats this winter
Ready to recharge and invest in yourself this winter? A wellness retreat might be just what you need. As the chill sets in, there’s no better time to press pause and focus on your wellbeing. Winter retreats offer the perfect escape, giving you the chance to unwind, reset, and reconnect with your body and mind. […]
Destination Akaroa
Sunny days, holidays, or just for the fun of it, a trip to the seaside town of Akaroa is a favourite with Cantabrians, no matter the season. The quaint Gallic port of call is well known for its French roots, cuisine, marine and wildlife, and as a place to explore. The town’s French connection dates […]
Renowned filmmaker: Turning failure into success
Among the University of Canterbury honorary autumn graduates was internationally acclaimed filmmaker Dame Gaylene Preston. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch looks into the story behind the university’s new Doctor of Letters. Gaining a degree at age 77 adds another episode to Dame Gaylene’s successes, although it is not her final chapter. She’s already under way with […]
Plan to make a splash in summer: NOVAspace
Cooling, refreshing days around your backyard swimming pool may seem a long way off given the current weather vagaries, yet with some forethought now, it can become a reality. Plan now and you could be splashing, swimming, and socialising around a gorgeous new pool in time for summer. Expert in designing, planning, and installing phenomenal […]
Designing with purpose: Jenny Joblin
Jenny Joblin, founder and creative director of urban streetwear label Federation, was 17 when she lost her mother to breast cancer. Today, it’s what drives her to support research funding through fashion, writes Metropol Editor Nina Tucker. “I have no words for the ramifications of losing our mum as teenagers,” Jenny says, her brother 14 […]
A life of passion and purpose
Ali Harper is the embodiment of living life to the fullest, and she’s bringing Judy Garland back to life. Award-winning actress and singer, Ali Harper is preparing for her highly anticipated new show Judy’s Encore. Picture this: it’s 1967 and Judy Garland is back in Australia after her disastrous tour several years earlier. Can she […]
Redefining indoor outdoor living: Johnson and Couzins
Imagine a home where nature isn’t confined to your backyard, instead a core part of your daily life. The design philosophy of biophilic architecture brings the wonder of the outdoors into your home, fostering a harmonious connection between human and nature. At the heart of this philosophy, Johnson and Couzins are reimagining how indoor comfort […]
Cheers: Legends Bar at Hornby Club
Where everyone knows your name and they’re always glad you came. Agood old-fashioned sports bar can be hard to find. You know the one. A place where sport is on the big screen day and night, where the pints are pulled fresh and aren’t overpriced and where everyone knows your name. It might sound like […]
