Racewear reign: Interview with Danni Alfeld
Danni Alfeld attended her first Cup Day at three weeks old. Was becoming New Zealand’s most fashionable racegoer her destiny all along? Metropol editor Nina Tucker finds out. New Zealand’s best is Canterbury’s own – Danni Alfeld took out The Ned Prix de Fashion at Ellerslie in March. Her winning look was a striking bronze […]
Escape the vape
The jury is back on vaping – it’s not good news. A major international study has confirmed what health experts in New Zealand have long warned: vaping is not a harmless habit. Published in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research Journal, the groundbreaking study tracked over 250,000 people and found a strong link between vaping and […]
Flu fighters: St Albans Pharmacy
Don’t let the flu virus get you this season. Here in New Zealand, the flu season typically runs from May to October. The colder months bring the usual onslaught of sniffles and sneezes, but for some people, the flu can be deadly. If you’re looking to get more protection from severe illness, St Albans Pharmacy […]
Hassle-free hosting: The Good Home Pegasus
Kicking up your heels and basking in compliments for food, beverages, service, and ambience – that’s the feeling every host dreams of at their function. It’s a feeling hard to come by, yet easy for The Good Home Pegasus to create. For every event on the calendar – family gatherings, work dos, celebrations, and fundraisers […]
Mulled wine NZ pork with red cabbage casserole
Mulled wine NZ pork melts in your mouth in this hearty and spicy slow-cooker dish. INGREDIENTS 1.4kg boneless NZ pork shoulder, rind removed (look for the PigCare™ and 100% New Zealand Pork, Bacon and Ham labels) 3 star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 6 whole cloves 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped coarsely […]
The curation of a legendary career
The work of esteemed contemporary Māori sculptor, the late Fred Graham, is being showcased in Toi Whakaata / Reflections, an exhibition coming to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū in late May. A touring exhibition provides a rare opportunity for Ōtautahi to see wood, stone and steel sculpture works made by a legend of […]
Outerwear ultimates
Outerwear is a dual champion in dressing – both elevating an outfit and keeping us warm. Discover the latest in local fashion and get your wardrobe winter-ready. Curated by Nina Tucker. Help! How do I style the… Bomber: Labelled by Vogue as “the outerwear gift that keeps on giving”, bombers are a locked-in style for […]
Classic apple pie
With an elegant lattice top, this apple pie is classic comfort food at its finest. Sweet buttery pastry complements a spiced apple filling for a delicious rustic treat. INGREDIENTS | Serves 8 6 large apples, peeled and diced 3 Tbsp butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 Tsp […]
The in and out in outerwear
This weather has us feeling like Goldilocks, scrambling to find a gorgeous layer not too hot nor cold. A sartorial metaphor – we search for something lighter than a coat yet more protective of the elements than knitwear. Thankfully, designers and stylists have determined what’s in and out of outwear for the season ahead, so […]
Gripping gusto: Lotus Emira Turbo First Edition
As Lotus ventures ever closer to being an EV-only luxury car maker, the Emira seems to be the UK-based brand’s last with an internal combustion heart. Metropol writer Ben Selby shares more. I became rather besotted with the Emira V6 manual when I tested it for Metropol last year, so I was dead keen to […]
