SIX60 music and mana
Six60’s Matiu Walters and Marlon Gerbes would tell you that the coolest thing they could be doing right now is opening Christchurch’s brand new stadium. That’s what they told Metropol editor Nina Tucker, just two weeks before the concert – their latest in a string of sold-out stadium shows. “You have to set […]
Glo show
Wellington’s iconic World of WearableArt experience returns from 17 September to 4 October, and after a three-year hiatus, crowd-favourite category Bizarre Bra is back. Mark your calendars and plan your trip to the capital now. The 2026 WOW show: GLO! will transform Wellington’s TSB Arena into six charged creative worlds, each exploring a […]
Fool-proof banana pancakes
Whether it’s Sunday brunch on a chilly morning or a delicious dessert, nothing beats a warm and sweet banana pancake. Fresh from her new cookbook titled More Than Toast, author Rhiannon Baldock says this recipe cannot fail. “I have been making these pancakes for years now, and they really are foolproof. The recipe […]
Driveway wins: Affordable Concrete
From brand-new builds to upgrading tired surfaces, a well-designed driveway elevates street appeal, improves functionality, and delivers lasting value to any property. Asmooth, well-crafted driveway can quietly transform a property. In a new build, it completes the vision, turning a house into a home with a polished first impression. On existing properties, replacing […]
A chic second layer
Curated by Nina Tucker I’ve found my usual tee-and-jeans combo isn’t cutting through the cold on walking meetings of late. If your wardrobe rotation could do with a second layer, here’s all the outerwear I’m crushing on right now.
Build a kitset home: Heartland Homes
A loyal following tells the tale better than any publicity material ever could. Stylish and practical homes constructed with ease mean the build process itself becomes part of the happily ever after story. In their quest to provide fantastic homes at a great price with minimum fuss, the team at Heartland Homes have […]
Harnessing opportunity: ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams
Why global challenge is Christchurch’s opportunity. In a world defined by uncertainty, standing still is the biggest risk. Geopolitical tension, rising costs and rapid technological change are forcing cities everywhere to think seriously about resilience. For New Zealand, longstanding productivity challenges only sharpen that focus. For Christchurch, they create an opportunity. Ōtautahi is […]
Super success
Local architecture heavyweight Warren and Mahoney reflects on the scale and significance of delivering One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha together with lead architecture practice Populous. “Architecture of this scale isn’t achieved overnight. It’s the result of years spent refining details and working through the sheer scale and complexity that a project […]
Top local tavern: Tavern Harewood
A family-friendly bar and restaurant at the heart of Harewood’s community is a treasure box of connection and memory-making. Harewood is lucky to host a local tavern that is designed for comfort and convenience, with plenty of on-site parking and family-friendly dining. Even better, Tavern Harewood is under new ownership and joins the […]
5 best places to invest in Christchurch
If you’re wondering which suburb across the city is the best investment, Opes Partners managing director Andrew Nicol shares rental yields, growth data and expert insights for 2026 in order of how fast prices have grown. 1. Addington Median house value: $564,100 Yield (rental return): 4.6% How fast prices have grown: 6.1% One […]
