FINISHING TOUCHES
“I get more compliments on accessories than anything else,” are the words of Iris Apfel, the famously flamboyant American interior designer and global fashion icon. In our Cup & Show-inspired fashion editorial, see how the latest shapes and styles from local accessory powerhouses help form the blueprint of fashion for the season ahead. […]
All about that DRUM & BASS – Lee Mvtthews
Hailing from Christchurch, he’s one half of the leading Kiwi drum & bass duo Lee Mvtthews. Metropol spoke to Tom Lee before he plays the Kirin Hyoketsu Infield, brought to you by George FM, on 10 November with his partner on the decks Graham Matthews. Thanks for your time, Tom! The internet claims […]
The it-list – from The Crossing
Seven hotspots from within The Crossing to keep on your radar when Cup & Show rolls around, from spring style to how to spend the week’s celebrations, curated by editor Nina Tucker. Lock in your look at Juliette Hogan. The new season in-store speaks to me like I’m Rebecca Bloomwood in Confessions of […]
What’s on at the races – Addington Raceway & Riccarton Park
A fresh dose of entertainment, spring energy, and sartorial excitement… consider this your guide to the can’t-miss events coming to New Zealand Cup Week 2026. Tuesday Cup Day and Show Day races at Addington Raceway… Thousands flock to witness Tuesday’s Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway every Cup Week. […]
WOW winners revealed – Destination Wellington
New Zealand designers had a standout showing at the 2026 World of WearableArt (WOW) awards, taking home 15 of the 25 prizes and the competition’s top two honours. New Zealand artist and 10-time WOW finalist Kayla Christensen won the 2026 Supreme WOW award for Sacred Nightfall, an intricately hand-painted and stitched tapestry which […]
The Spark family and Rossburn
From Scottish settlers to a four-generation Rangiora farming family, the historic Rossburn in North Canterbury is ushering in a new chapter as a community-focused residential development. For more than 80 years, the Spark family has farmed the land on the eastern edge of Rangiora. Now, as the town continues to grow around them, […]
The wool difference: Dreamwool
Why would you sleep on anything else? “Wool is nature’s miracle fibre,” says Dreamwool director David Henderson. “It’s breathable, moisture-wicking, and naturally regulates your body temperature so that you’re cool in summer, warm in winter. Your run-of-the-mill synthetic mattresses, made up of plastic fillings, chemical foams, polyesters and gels, simply cannot match the […]
Peta Mathias’ tarte soleil
Translating to ‘sun tart’ in French, this pastry recipe from Peta Mathias’ latest cookbook is perfect to share between celebrations and the season’s warm rays. One day my friend and I were walking around the antiques fair in Uzes and we saw a woman walking through it carrying what looked like sunshine in […]
The electric question: EV City
With petrol over $3.30 a litre, more people than ever are choosing to go electric. For a host of reasons, prices at the petrol pump just keep climbing. Every region in New Zealand is now above $3.30 a litre, and the AA warns of little relief before Christmas. It’s got plenty of Cantabrians […]
See the game differently – Anstice Optometrists
Great sporting performance starts with more than clear eyesight. Whether tracking a fast-moving ball, judging distance, spotting a teammate in your peripheral vision or reacting in a split second, sport places unique demands on our visual system. “Our SportVision assessments analyse the visual skills that help athletes perform at their best,” says Dharshie […]
