A Powerful Pledge

A powerful pledge

The recipient of proceeds raised at an event to celebrate 125 years since women were given the vote has its own special connection with the suffrage movement.     The YWCA Christchurch, which is a part of a national and global mission that has been empowering and supporting women for more than […]

Laugh, cry & sing

Laugh, cry & sing: The Court Theatre

September heralds New Zealand Theatre Month with The Court Theatre inviting audiences to laugh, cry and sing along with the O’Reilly clan in Mum’s Choir.     The O’Reillys are a vibrant, typical, true-blue Kiwi family striving to fulfil the near impossible final request of their mum: that they sing Fauré’s Requiem […]

Dogged Determination

Dogged Determination: Q&A with Mark Vette

Mark Vette has trained animals for film and television locations around the world, such as Narnia and Lord of the Rings. He has his own television show Pound Pups to Dog Stars, where he transforms dogs on death row into happy, healthy, well-behaved dog stars.     But what’s perhaps even more […]

Jordan Luck

A lucky line-up: New Year’s Eve party in North Hagley Park

Christchurch is in for a lucky line-up this New Year’s, with the announcement that Kiwi music legend Jordan Luck and some of the country’s most talented musicians will help us farewell 2018 and welcome in 2019.   The headline act at the free New Year’s Eve party in North Hagley Park on […]

Vision EQ Silver Arrow

Piece of Automotive Art: Vision EQ Silver Arrow

On 18 to the 26 August, Pebble Beach in California was privileged to host the Mercedes-Benz unveiling of the Vision EQ Silver Arrow show car during Monterey Car Week. The event attracts car afficionados and collectors from all over the world.     The one-seater vehicle also pays homage to the successful […]

Kevin Burt

European Evolution: Kevin Burt

Metropol catches up with Kevin Burt, who has provided specialist Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi repairs for 35 years.   What is your opinion of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi vehicles? Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are the premium European marques. They are world leaders in technological development with engineering that is second to none. […]

RT Motors

Supporting young talent: RT Motor Company

The next generation of business entrepreneurs have been showcasing their creative achievements at St Thomas of Canterbury College for charity. The event, supported by RT Motors, is the result of St Thomas’ after school young enterprise programme.     RT Motors Founder and Manager Jack Thompson says the event will give young […]

The Fox’s Lair

A luxurious lair: The Fox’s Lair

The Fox’s Lair is a fantastic little gift boutique with artistic, vintage and quirky finds, tucked around the corner from Café Metro at 121 Papanui Road.     Owners Selma and Marie are all about supporting small NZ businesses and upcoming local artists as well as ethically importing select wares. The result […]

Kat’s Art Studio

The artist within: Kat’s Art Studio

Whether you are four or ninety-four, it’s never too late to discover the artist within yourself – all it needs is the desire, a dedicated teacher and an art studio.     Katrina McGettigan is an established artist and tutor who offers art tuition to both adults and children from two studios […]

Innovate Renovate

The reno duo: Innovate Renovate

Naturally if you intend to renovate your home or just need that back door fixed, you need a company you can rely on. Which is why, for the past five years, families and homeowners throughout Christchurch have been requesting the services of Ron and Adrian Bradley, the father and son team behind […]