Mat or reformer? My Physio Timaru
Pilates is for everybody. Find the type of Pilates that’s the best fit for you to build strength and mobility. Pilates is sometimes mistaken for ‘just stretching’, but its real value lies in how it builds strength, control, balance and confidence in movement. So say Pam and Myra, the sisters, physiotherapists and founders […]
Art warming – Art In Motion
Timaru creative Penni Naylor wears her heart and art on her sleeve; meet the mind behind some of Art In Motion’s most memorable pieces. Whether Penni Naylor is painting, sewing, making costumes, volunteering or experimenting with unexpected materials, she is happiest when bringing an idea to life. In last year’s inaugural Art In […]
Festivals in Geraldine
It’s festival time for Geraldine, always a great reason to spend time in this quintessential country town. 5 November, Geraldine Summer Fête Held in the sprawling gardens of Stover Farm just 10 minutes north of Geraldine, the Summer Fête features 200 high-quality artisan stalls, including homewares, art, children’s clothing, Jewellery, fashion, garden furniture […]
Art in motion
A sell-out crowd filled Caroline Bay Hall for Timaru’s annual exciting wearable art event. Showcasing 39 mostly local creatives – and one entry from California – Timaru’s Art in Motion show on 5 September was by all measures a resounding success. Organised by Robyn Valentine, Fiona Pierce, and Catherine Neill, the event aims […]
Summer shelter: Archgola
With the weather ahead unpredictable, it’s time to protect your outdoor lifestyle. “Beautiful shade, practical design, engineered to suit local weather conditions” is the ethos behind Archgola Mid and South Canterbury’s outdoor living experts, say owners Rachel and Hamish Norton. More than that, these pergola canopies and blinds are custom built to suit […]
Famous Phar Lap stories from the legend’s closest
This October, South Canterbury honours legendary racehorse Phar Lap on his 100th birthday, who was born in Seadown near Timaru. Ahead of the celebrations, Metropol editor Nina Tucker catches up with Wayne Hinchliffe, a dear family friend of strapper Tommy Woodcock and one of his closest confidantes. Phar Lap was one of the […]
A new pulse in travel: Travel Pulse
A fresh name and brand, backed by the same trusted expertise, Timaru travel agent Selese Rowe unveils her next adventure with a company where the world is your oyster. “Every itinerary begins with that spark of excitement, the same feeling when you step into a new city, hear a new language, or watch […]
A pleasure doing business
South Canterbury’s business community was out in force in August to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Business & Community Excellence Awards. Leading businesses, community organisations and individuals were recognised at the 2026 Gallagher and South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Excellence Awards on Friday 14 August. The evening celebrated excellence […]
Written on stone: Māori Rock Art
Ancient drawings, fragile landscapes and a 20-year labour of love: farmer and author Philippa F. Graham’s new book South Island Māori Rock Art explores the remarkable history and enduring mystery of Māori rock art in the South Island. In 1916, American anthropologist and antiquarian James Lee Elmore arrived in New Zealand to study […]
More than just a ring: The Ringmakers
Choosing an engagement ring is a huge moment in a relationship. Don’t do it alone. Decisions about engagement rings can be daunting. Should the couple choose together? Should a ring be bought to surprise? You don’t need to decide alone. Working closely with a manufacturing jeweller throughout the process means getting the benefit […]
