Looking to subdivide? By Survus
For Canterbury landowners, subdividing can open up exciting possibilities, but a successful subdivision starts with the right advice. Could you subdivide your property? It’s a question many Cantabrians wonder, but that’s often where it ends. Subdividing could be the key to unlocking the value of unused land or making better use of a […]
What would you do with more time? By Holmwood Property Management
Investment specialist and business owner Megan Looyer asks how you would spend what great property management gives you: time. A familiar face in Canterbury property has found a new home at Holmwood Property Management. Megan Looyer, now backed by one of the region’s most trusted and awarded property management teams, brings a fresh […]
Born to be Bard: Enchanting Productions
Experience the lively and witty world of Shakespeare like never before with the upcoming production of Sweet William at The Piano from 16 to 18 October, writes Wendy Oh. Traverse history and follow the life of William Shakespeare while being dazzled by the talent on stage in Sweet William or Born to be […]
What’s new this spring? By Made in the Shade Fashions
Between custom-designed prints and vibrant spring colours, we track the latest collections and seasonal styles to this longstanding fashion location on Colombo Street. “A transeasonal wardrobe is rather important,” says Ali Donn in between unpacking spring additions for the Made in the Shade shelves. “Choose fabrics and colours that float seamlessly between winter, […]
Inside the Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival
Runways! Designer showcases! Industry events! Christchurch’s fashion festival – our city’s own New Zealand Fashion Week – returns to the spring calendar for 2026 from 15 to 18 October. Here’s everything you can’t miss out on. Taking the runway to a new venue this year, state-of-the-art convention centre Te Pae will host the […]
Artscene
A snapshot of exhibitions to catch from now until November. Now – 11 October: An Taigh / The House: Held – Fifty Years of Friendship This exhibition showcases the remarkable support and generosity of the Friends of the Aigantighe since their foundation in 1976. Founded in August 1976, Friends of the Aigantighe have […]
Inside the artist: Fine Art Studio with Marek Maciejewski
Multidisciplinary artist and fine art photographer Marek Maciejewski sits down with Metropol. Q: Marek, tell me about your journey into the industry – where it began and how it flourished? A: This is both a simple and a difficult question. Simple, because photography has been part of my life for many years. Difficult, […]
Review: Suzanne Vega’s Flying With Angels Tour 2026
For Metropol’s Murray Dempsey, singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega is a firm favourite. He reviews her Flying with Angels Tour at the James Hay Theatre on 9 September 2026. Suzanne Vega has been a firm favourite of mine since Solitude Standing landed in 1987. There was something different about her even then. She didn’t just sing […]
Johannes van Kan – A picture of success
For about 20 years, Johannes van Kan was a judge for the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography awards. This year, he challenged himself to enter. It paid off. He has just been named the 2026 Professional Wedding Photographer of the Year. Johannes talks to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about his life […]
Christine Prince – instinct and impact
From international marketing roles to leading an emergency air rescue trust in New Zealand, Christine Prince has built a career defined by purpose. Now in the role of chief executive at Cancer Society Southern, she tells Metropol writer Hannah Noordanus about the experiences that have shaped her leadership and the sense of meaning […]
