Ready, steady, retirement: phwealth
When it comes to a comfortable retirement, planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your future self. Turning 40 or 50 can feel a long way off. And 65? That can seem almost unimaginable for people still in early or mid-career. Yet the day you decide you’re ready to […]
Women decide what gets bought: EBI – Murray Dempsey
Metropol is where businesses earn trust. Here’s a simple truth many businesses still overlook: women run household spending. Globally, women influence around 80% of consumer spending. That’s not just groceries and clothes – it’s homes, cars, renovations, travel, healthcare, financial services and lifestyle purchases. In many households, they are the researcher, the comparator, […]
Besties in business: Pier Law
Starting a business with a friend? Read this first. Starting a business with someone you trust can be an exciting and rewarding venture. You share a vision, trust each other, and are driven by a common goal. However, without the right legal foundations in place, even the strongest relationships can come under strain. […]
The magic window with breast cancer and lymphoedema: Hands on Clinic
For women facing breast cancer surgery, a little-known risk after treatment is lymphoedema. Thanks to early detection through new technology, there is now a powerful window of opportunity to dramatically reduce that risk before it takes hold. “I’m now getting new referrals for lymphoedema every week, most of which are due to breast […]
Plant your bulbs now: Terra Viva
Beautiful spring blooms begin in autumn. Yes, it’s March, and it’s hard to get your head around spring daffodils – but the ‘buried treasure’ below the ground waiting to put on a colourful show in several months’ time starts now. Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp offers his spring bulb planting do’s and don’ts. It […]
Return of the Dux
The Christchurch City Council’s draft Annual Plan 2026/27 wants your feedback on restoring the city’s four most iconic buildings, including The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. Back in the 80s and 90s, the most popular place to be in Christchurch was the Dux de Lux beer garden and restaurant in The Arts […]
Hidden hazards
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the everyday household dangers that can harm our pets. Pets explore the world with their noses and mouths, and their natural curiosity can quickly lead them into trouble. While many owners work hard to keep their pets safe, the truth […]
Calendar of Culture Highlights: The Piano
See what’s on at The Piano, your go-to destination for music, arts and events. March events 7 MARCH: DANIEL DELBY – TEACHER COMEDY NIGHT 8 MARCH: OUR KIWI HOME 31 MARCH: HARRY MANX LIVE AT THE PIANO April events 12 APRIL: OUR KIWI HOME 12 APRIL: […]
Becoming Cassie Henderson
The first concert at One New Zealand Stadium, aptly named ‘Once in a Lifetime’, will be just that for Christchurch born singer-songwriter and 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards’ Best Pop Artist Cassie Henderson. The velvety vocalist and The Voice Australia finalist sat down with Metropol editor Nina Tucker after a whirlwind 12 months and […]
Sway my way: Bic Runga
On the release of her latest album and upcoming tour, Ōtautahi’s own Bic Runga chats with Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about empty nesting pains, AI and the future of Kiwi music. “Bloody technology queens, that’s what we are,” Bic Runga [Ngāti Kahungunu] laughs, as our interview begins, drops out, resumes, and then […]
