Steve’s scene
Your women-who-rock-roundup from global music consultant and Dolly Parton’s local publicist, Steve Guest. Y ou can say you were there (if you were) at Lainey Wilson’s simply fantastic show at Wolfbrook Arena in February. She is pure country rock and such a delight. Lainey loved New Zealand – she managed to check out […]
Who runs the world?
Alexa, play Lemonade by Cassie Henderson. Or Bic Runga’s Sway. Or any of the other musical masterpieces we’ve curated and compiled into one Metropol playlist filled with women who rock, available on Spotify. Because what’s better than electrifying, serenading music? When there’s a fierce, fearless female behind it. That was our goal with […]
A hilltop haven
When Marion McKellow first drove up the secluded driveway of Pine Hill House near Cust, it was bleak midwinter. Words: Pattie Pegler | Images: Supplied The skies were grey and the garden was bare. But Marion instantly loved the peace and quiet, it was just the haven she was looking for – away […]
Layer the look: Made in the Shade
It’s the time of year for transitional dressing, and if Christchurch weather is anything to go by, you need to be prepared for four seasons in one day. Ali Donn is welcoming everything from autumnal dresses to winter knitwear in every colour at Made in the Shade. From boxes of new season Vassalli […]
5 top tips for menopausal skin: 360 Skin Studio
Hormonal changes bring new skin challenges, but help is at hand. If you’re a woman who is entering, or well into, the menopausal years, you may have noticed changes to your skin’s texture, pigmentation and sensitivity. Founder of 360 Skin Studio and advanced skin therapist, Carol Geal, says that declining oestrogen and progesterone […]
Denim destination: curated by Nina Tucker
From stage to street, denim endures. Reinterpreted a million times over in different styles and washes, denim is something you can wear every day, every way. For me, the baggier the jean the more I’ll love them (can’t say I’m not nervous about the skinny jean comeback). I can always count on a […]
Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden – 13th annual autumn exhibition
Spend an hour or more among more than 150 sculptures, nestled within one hectare of native bush. WHAT: A family-friendly outdoor event showcasing artworks for sale by some of New Zealand’s favourite sculptors and a stunning permanent collection of sculptures. Artists work in a variety of media, including local stone, steel, bronze, glass, […]
Style between seasons: APT Collections
Opulent romance leads the way this season with luxe layers, bohemian-inspired textures, and a return to confident power suiting. Playful patterns and rich, saturated colours add vibrancy, creating a winter wardrobe that feels intentional, expressive, and effortlessly refined. Find all at Apt Collections in Barrington Shopping Centre. Go to the website at […]
A day in Darfield
From iconic bakery pies and duck-feeding picnics to forest wanders and a relaxed wine-fuelled dinner, here’s how to spend a perfectly paced day enjoying Darfield’s small town charm. This easy itinerary showcases the best bites, sights and local delights on offer. 9am: Hit up Darfield Bakery for morning tea Founded in 1972 by […]
Built to thrill
Streamlined meets sporty in the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, writes Metropol’s motoring man Ben Selby. The whole SUV-come-coupe segment was not really something I could get excited about. My attitude changed when I sampled this new offering from Mercedes-Benz. The coupe’s flowing rear section and slippery-looking accents are the most obvious cues to […]
