From the editor: 25 November
Summer festivals have lift-off Government backing for large summer events brings some financial certainty towards ensuring fun out and about in the coming months. Numerous Christchurch events are already canned or postponed because organisers became daunted with the prospect of suffering huge financial losses, due to Covid-19. The new Events Transition Support Scheme […]
A date with destiny: Sally Pomeroy
An obsession with buying a home since the age of 14, realising that dream at 24, marrying a builder and sharing a love of architecture and design, trips overseas to study the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, and building a home. It is obvious Sally Pomeroy had a date with destiny when she […]
Women of influence
Poet and media entrepreneur, Julia Strelou, is a finalist in the Women of Influence Awards. She talks to Metropol about the awards and what inspires her. Growing up on a commune without a television or electricity, Julia Strelou was always drawn to the media industry. In those days she was only allowed to […]
NZSO 75th birthday celebrations in 2022
American violinist Hilary Hahn, Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero, singer-songwriter Ria Hall, soul star Whirimako Black and rock icon Shayne Carter join with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) to celebrate its 75th anniversary next year. The NZSO’s 2022 Season features 75 concerts in 18 centres, including Jubilee, a special 75th anniversary gala concert […]
Boutique accommodation at its best: Eliza’s Manor
A fabulous hotel stay should always take you to another world, and the cocooning effect of a reality completely separate from daily life should stay with you forever. At Eliza’s Manor you are transported back through the decades from the moment you open the door. The Manor offers eight delightfully spacious boutique rooms, […]
Party central
The festive season is a time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, and to be jolly, with office parties, family gatherings and any excuse for celebrating. Central Christchurch is home to a cornucopia of bars, restaurants and other options for your festive frolics. Here are some suggestions from Metropol. Progressive festive […]
Contemporary meets classic: Seddon Terrace
Welcome to Seddon Terrace jewellery, proudly New Zealand made. Seddon Terrace takes its name from a place tucked away on the famed gold-mining mecca of the South Island’s West Coast. This historically significant place was named after one of New Zealand’s most famous Prime Ministers, Richard Seddon, who was known for his pursuit […]
Unique, hand-made jewellery: Marion & Co.
Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, hand-made in sterling silver, semi-precious stones and pearls, from New Zealand and worldwide, are part of a unique jewellery collection right here in Canterbury. Marion & Co. Jewellery is synonymous with style. Founder Marion McKellow began her jewellery business in 1995. Garnering design inspiration around the globe, she […]
Unsurpassable style: Estilo Boutique
What images are conjured when we hear someone described as having style? We think of a person who wears their clothes with an effortless elegance; who knows what looks good on them and can replicate that look in an endless variety of ways. Estilo Boutique (Estilo translates to “style”) is a clothing store […]
Embracing Nature
Borrow shades from Mother Earth and embrace the beauty of the natural world. New season collections are showing colour palettes inspired straight from the earth. Shades of khaki, orange, sand, and brown work on all skin tones, making for easy dressing. Soft organic cottons and linen offer comfort and breathability, for breezy summer […]
