A peaceful Akaroa getaway:
Mt Vernon Lodge
Discover the ultimate destination for relaxation at this mindfully curated Banks Peninsula accommodation and venue. The serene location of Mt Vernon Lodge is nestled in the hills overlooking Akaroa Harbour. It provides the perfect escape for city dwellers needing to cut loose from the stresses of Monday to Friday, to celebrate something special. […]
Southern hospitality: Texas Grill
Flame-grilled fare and flavour is on the menu. Bringing the bold spirit of the American South to the heart of Christchurch, Texas Bar and Grill is where flame meets flavour in spectacular style. Think juicy steaks, smoky brisket, handcrafted cocktails, and a whole lot of Southern charm. Step inside this wood-fired wonderland and […]
Adventure uplevelled in Hanmer Springs: Hanmer Springs Attractions
If your family or corporate team is full of thrillseekers, look no further than Hanmer Springs Attractions, the district’s premium Qualmark Gold adventure tourism provider. Choose from jet boating, quad bike and buggy treks, river rafting, paintball, and bungy jumping – these activities test and build resilient relationships within your team. New to […]
The runway returns: NZ Fashion Week is back
New Zealand’s fashion industry and sartorial spirit will awaken after years of a rocky, uncertain future from 25 August. Thanks to a team of determined creatives and generous supporters, New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) returns to Auckland with six days of shows and exhibitions for an industry deprived of this event since 2023. […]
Cater with class: Halswell Bakery
No matter the occasion – from business meetings to family celebrations – fresh, quality catering is key. Food is the star of any event, cultivating joy and lively chatter between guests, so it pays to have a catering team who knows what works. Fortunately, the renowned Halswell Bakery have your food needs sorted. […]
The rapid rise of rugby’s Jorja Miller
At four years old, Black Fern Jorja Miller was already charging around a rugby field with her older brother. Two decades later, she tells Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen that she is chasing down Olympic medals, World Cups, and a total overhaul of how we think about women’s rugby. Jorja Miller may now […]
Hair & now: Hairdressing Industry Creative Awards
New Zealand’s hair industry celebrates its best talent with the Australian Hairdressing Industry Creative Awards. Metropol editor Nina Tucker caught up with one of Canterbury’s finalists, visionary stylist Marque Morehu, on the inspiration behind her collection. Marque Morehu’s talent precedes her. The director and senior stylist of Kaiapoi’s M M Hair Studio, and […]
Miriama’s mahi: We chat with Miriama Kamo
Miriama Kamo might just be our next mother of the nation – at the least the closest we’ve got to Mother Earth. Metropol editor Nina Tucker catches up with the multimedia journalist and sustainability savvy maven. Much has changed for Miriama Kamo since Sunday, the current affairs show she anchored, fell over in […]
Shooting for the stars: Canterbury’s aerospace industry
Is aerospace the key to our future prosperity? Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen reports on plans to quadruple the value of our region’s aerospace industry in just 10 years while honouring the values of sustainability and diversity. Is the future prosperity of Canterbury found in the stars? Leaders in the region’s aerospace sector […]
Canterbury’s bold B Corp businesses
Can you imagine an economy that’s designed to support people and planet? That’s what the B Corp movement is about and Canterbury has a hard core of companies determined to do better business. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen goes in search of Canterbury’s B Corps. What’s a B Corp? It refers to a […]
