Purple wekas and whitebait
From whitebait patty sandwiches to a new pantry, the inner-city Purple Weka Café and Bar has become a beacon for those seeking good, honest food in a place they feel welcomed. There is nothing complicated about a Purple Weka whitebait sandwich. The whitebait comes as a patty, tucked into soft white bread, just […]
Live well. Move well – Christchurch Wellness Centre
Christchurch Wellness Centre celebrates a decade of helping Canterbury move better, feel better and live well. Since opening on Memorial Avenue in June 2016, founder Dr Mary Patterson, chiropractor, and her team have welcomed more than 7200 new patients and delivered tens of thousands of expert chiropractic appointments. “I’m proud of what we’ve […]
Project Hauora
He Waka Tapu is launching Project Hauora, a community fundraising campaign to deliver a purpose-built health and wellbeing hub for East Christchurch, marking 30 years of supporting whānau across Canterbury. Construction has begun on a modern, integrated health and wellbeing facility that will expand access to affordable, culturally responsive healthcare for one of […]
Savvy success – Savvy Hair
From Cashmere’s already award-winning salon Savvy Hair, all six stylists who entered the 2026 New Zealand Hair Awards have become finalists. Book your next award-winning hairstyle by calling 03 942 4179 or visit savvyhair.co.nz
Jordan’s corner
It’s 2026 and it seems like there are so many issues, says financial adviser Jordan Bean. Where do I begin when considering what to do with my investments, KiwiSaver, and other financial decisions? It can feel daunting to make plans for your financial future when thinking about the outlook on the world. Geopolitical […]
Meditations of a landscape architect
From the founder of design-led architecture practice Isthmus, which masterminded the Avon River regeneration, David Irwin’s first book stories the life of a landscape architect in Aotearoa. David Irwin is a landscape architect, a founding principal of Isthmus Group and a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tuia Pito Ora. […]
A sporting chance: Christchurch NZ CEO Alison Adams
’Tis the season of sport in Christchurch. As I say goodbye to this city I’ve grown to love, I want to reflect on what a huge year 2026 has been for major events. We’ve just wrapped up hosting New Zealand’s only fixture of the Rugby League World Cup, and there’s plenty more to […]
Meet Mr Hoiho
At last, writes Metropol editor Nina Tucker, a fascination with fashion’s quirkiest bags has finally landed on our shores. In true New Zealand style, this bag is one that gives back. For his fall/winter 2022 collection, eclectic and craft-driven surrealist designer Jonathan Anderson designed a lifelike Pigeon Clutch (NZ $1900). For fall/winter 2025, […]
Chips with tradition – Makikihi Fries Hayley Crothers
A chip is a chip is a chip. No, think again. Not all chips are fried the same way. “We are the only fries on the market that are par-fried in beef tallow,” says sales manager of Makikihi Fries Hayley Crothers. “We believe it brings out the rich flavour of the top quality […]
Love your louvre: Louvre Solutions
It’s a luxury to continue your outdoor summer soirées even after the sun goes down, and it’s one within reach. Entertain. Relax. Expand your indoor area. Canterbury’s Louvre Solutions, led by Craig Rogers, is known to perfect the art of an indoor-outdoor flow. These louvres can move at your command to allow full […]
