Tammy Wells, a stellar career
For 35 years, Tammy Wells has been the voice and the face behind one of New Zealand’s most endearing and enduring characters. Metropol’s Céline Gibson catches up with her at home in Darfield. The Briscoes Lady is so deeply embedded into Kiwi culture that she has already achieved icon status, popping into the […]
New black fern on the field Rosie Kelly
Rosie Kelly began playing rugby at four years old. Twenty years on, she has a Black Ferns contract. Metropol’s Nina Tucker follows the emerging rugby star from high school fields to the national stage. Rosie Kelly played for the winning side, Matatū, in last year’s inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki, but now […]
Shower them in flowers: Victoria Florists
Life moves fast, and sometimes the loved ones we plan to spoil for a birthday, anniversary, or in a moment of spontaneity, are forgotten. The team at Victoria Florists know it all too well: rushed trips on forgotten occasions for last minute bouquets. To aid our busy lives, they have launched two flower […]
How to: School Holidays
Heading into the school holidays, it’s time to refresh that list of activities up your sleeve for when you need them most. Nothing is worse than trying to entertain excitable, energy-filled littlest loves at home. Metropol has you covered with these suggestions. To educate and excite, get out and about to one of […]
Get kids cookin’: International Culinary Studio
As busy parents, we don’t always look upon July school holidays with unalloyed delight. With outdoor options often ruled out, it would be wonderful to balance the inevitable screentime with something super fun, skill building, and educational. Fitting the bill entirely is the bespoke children’s holiday course at the International Culinary Studio. Director […]
A balanced focus: Anstice Optometrists
Genetics, individual characteristics, and environment all play a role in the development of myopia (short sightedness) over time. Myopia is where the eyeball is too long or too powerful, resulting in blurred far vision, with close objects clear within a certain range. Your optometrist will identify key risk indicators for the need to […]
Hop on a tram: Christchurch Attractions
Grab an all-day pass and explore Christchurch’s central city on board the Christchurch Tram’s restored vintage tramcars. With 18 stops to hop on and off at along with live commentary from your driver, it’s the perfect way to see the evolving city centre – plus children travel free with a paying adult. The […]
Dino devotion: Jurassic Adventure
Christchurch’s dinosaur-themed park is a fan favourite. Jurassic Adventure’s animatronic dinosaurs and all-accessible attractions have won the hearts of many Cantabrians, and here’s what they have to say. Tash Kees says, “This maze has been built for everyone and people with disabilities like Aiden can also enjoy it too. They support Hapai Access […]
New Hanmer track
If Hanmer Springs is your holiday destination, check out a new Conical Hill walking track. The Te Tihi o Rauhea/Conical Hill Loop Trail is around 6kms long, taking between 90 -120 minutes to walk. The trail can be accessed from several points and the signs (such as the one pictured) can be followed […]
A round of applause: Ovation Musical Theatre
Artistic Director, Ravil Atlas, is revolutionising Christchurch’s musical theatre scene with Ovation Musical Theatre. Ravil, a seasoned Broadway professional, brings his unwavering passion for the arts to the forefront, as he and the rest of the Ovation Musical Theatre board aim to make professional musical theatre affordable for residents of Christchurch with their […]
