Hellzapoppin’! in Otautahi
The unruly art and design of New Zealand’s maverick record label Flying Nun is on display exclusively at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū from August 21 to November 28. Metropol looks back on the label’s last four decades. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of Flying Nun […]
Double dance debut
An ancient sequence of nature and the space between fiction and reality are brought to life in Night Light – an evening of earthy contrast, to be presented by The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) in Christchurch on September 16. Night Light shares double billing with another vibrant work, The Fibonacci […]
Ginger Biscuit & Apple Frangipane Tart Recipe
Courtesy of Le Creuset. Ingredients BISCUIT BASE 400g ginger crunch biscuits, finely blitzed 110g butter ½ jar crystallised ginger FRANGIPANE 150g butter 150g caster sugar 4 organic/free-range large eggs 2 teaspoons almond extract ¼ teaspoon vanilla paste 150g ground almonds TOPPING 20 pink lady apples, sliced with a mandoline into rounds 250ml […]
Picturesque pies
Sweet or savoury and perfect for every season, the humble pie has a lot to offer, whether it is a Kiwi classic mince pie or adding a little flair with a frangipane tart. Your pantry can become a wonderland of inspiration, when you have the right bakeware to create a masterpiece encased […]
Fly me to the moon
For around AU$1 million plus, you too could own a flying car. With a real-life flying car completing its first-ever test flight, and various car manufactures discussing the reality of taking to the skies, the UK-based Pentagon Motor Group decided to research actual costs for future ownership. The company analysed the […]
A sustainable swap
A shift towards a less wasteful home does not need to be difficult. It can be as simple as small swaps of items you use daily. Introducing knitted dishcloths! These soft cotton beauties absolutely meet the mark on a simple, low-waste staple you can welcome into your home. An easy replacement of […]
A colourful touch
Neutrals are safe and timeless, but pops of colour in the home brings life and brightness into spaces. Here are six easy and non-intimidating ways to add a little touch of colour to your home. Paste it on Having a feature wall using wallpaper is a fun way to switch up […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Our crown jewels. We’re blessed in Christchurch to have some fabulous heritage buildings in the heart of our city centre. They need to be protected and looked after because they help tell the story of Ōtautahi Christchurch and its people. Since the earthquakes, we have carried out a massive programme of repairs […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
Bring on the visitors. With the distinctive flowing lines of its tile façade, the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, which is emerging in our city centre, is an impressive sight. It’s a large facility, with 28,000sqm of useable floor space, although it will eventually have some sizeable neighbours with up to four […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
A healthy move. If you happen to be wandering around Te Papa Hauora, you will notice intense construction activity in the Health Precinct. A five-floor 1600m2 building is well underway at 12 Oxford Terrace. This is planned for office and service provision and due for completion later this year. At the other […]
