Torque talk
Imagine this. You are commuting home from the office on a day like any other. The traffic on the multi-lane street you are driving on is starting to display the usual signs of the 5pm crawl. Suddenly, without warning, the car in the next lane cuts across in front of you to avoid […]
Chart-topping moped
Keen to beat the rush hour traffic? Looking for an electric moped? Then check out the LIMA M9 Electric. The latest data from The Motor Industry Association of New Zealand (Inc), listed it as top of the list of electric mopeds (up to 50cc or equivalent), and ranked 4th overall. The LIMA M9 […]
Hand-picked cars: Magnum Prestige
Founded by certified motor mechanic Garry Cliff, Magnum Prestige can trace its origins back to 1973. For the last 50 years, Garry has been a trailblazer within the New Zealand motor industry. He was also one of the first dealers to actively start importing vehicles direct from Japan during the mid-eighties, even taking […]
Five thematic party ideas your guests will be impressed with
For the beginners, the definition of a thematic party is a party in which the food, the decoration and the outfit of the guests are following a certain theme communicated in advance by the host. For the more experienced party crowd, each new theme is an occasion to test creativity, try on new […]
From the deputy editor: 7 July 2022
Women’s rights New Zealand is internationally recognised and praised for leading the way in creating a safe and equal place for all people to live. And although we still have a long way to go in some areas, thankfully safe and necessary healthcare is something we have committed to providing for women in […]
Life and Lim
Since winning Masterchef in 2011, Nadia Lim has barely taken her foot off the pedal. Known for co-founding popular meal delivery business My Food Bag, Nadia has also been gracing our screens once again, returning to the Masterchef kitchen as a judge in the latest season. Nadia’s latest project is a new cookbook […]
Medics making music
Corpus Medicorum, a Melbourne-based orchestra of doctors, medical students and health professionals, will perform in Christchurch this September to raise funds for the Canterbury Charity Hospital. A group of talented individuals whose professional lives are devoted to helping people, the orchestra is widely known for presenting a much-loved concert series at Melbourne Recital […]
Feed your mind
The chill of midwinter is the ideal time to renew your relationship with visual art by visiting a local gallery. A warm, dry, and calm oasis, a gallery sojourn offers an escape from everyday stresses, inspires and feeds our minds, and can boost our own productivity. Christchurch’s newest art destination is located opposite […]
For the love of fashion
Amongst ever-evolving trends and styles, fashion muse Josie Wiley brings class and colour to New Zealand fashion as a womenswear buyer for designer clothing store Superette. Metropol writer Nina Tucker catches up with Josie about her journey in the industry and life as a buyer. After developing a lust for fashion from New […]
Book your girls’ getaway: Mickey Raes Gifts & Crafts
Imagine a few days away with your best gal pals, shopping, swimming, spa-ing, stitching, sewing, and crafting to your heart’s content. You can do it, and now’s a great time to round up the girls and head to Hanmer Springs for some craft and retail therapy, some relaxing and some pure indulgence. The […]
