Meet Miss Universe New Zealand: Georgia Waddington
Crowned Miss Universe New Zealand, Christchurch pageant queen Georgia Waddington is stepping into her busiest season yet. Between photoshoots and flights, she sits down with Metropol editor Nina Tucker. Georgia, so much has happened since our last interview in 2023. How have you grown since then? I’ve grown so much over the past […]
Yarns and laughs: Chris Parker
What do Christchurch Boys’ High, felt hats, Celebrity Treasure Island, and knitting have in common? Award-winning comic and Instagram star Chris Parker. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen sits down with the indefatigable comedian. In an increasingly AI and tech-obsessed world, knitting is a revolutionary act, says Chris Parker. We are talking on the […]
Life as Christchurch’s leading event stylist
From the foothills of Aoraki Mount Cook to the top of China’s Great Wall, Christchurch event stylist Kim Chan is a veteran of many venues. With Metropol editor Nina Tucker, Kim talks about styling, sustainability and who she can’t live without. “I’m not a minimalist.” Kim Chan darts between tables in Te Pae’s […]
Supermarket superman Craig Grant
What does it take to create Christchurch’s most aesthetic (and award-winning) supermarket? Award-winning businessman Craig Grant of FreshChoice Merivale reveals the stories of success he’s always been too humble to tell with Metropol editor Nina Tucker. FreshChoice Merivale is the first-class plane flight equivalent to grocery shopping. Each piece of fruit and vegetable […]
Finding harmony Mel Parsons
Award-winning Ōtautahi indie-folk singer-songwriter Mel Parsons has spent 17 years building a loyal following. With a seventh album on the way, four young children, and a career built on her own terms, she talks to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about the beautiful chaos of balancing family, creativity and life in Lyttelton prior […]
Lisa Philp on homing hounds
With the ban on greyhound racing coming into effect from 1 August, about 1600 ex-racing greyhounds are looking for homes. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen spoke to the national manager of Greyhounds As Pets Lisa Philp about rehoming Aotearoa’s great hounds. Lisa Philp has five greyhounds at home. As the national manager for […]
Canterbury’s Michelin men
A Michelin star each for two iconic restaurants, and a special Young Chef award… meet Canterbury’s Michelin men. Adam Harrison, head chef and forager Tussock Hill Vineyard and Cellar Door Restaurant – Awarded Michelin Star, 210 Huntsbury Avenue, Cashmere One of only two Christchurch restaurants to ever receive a star from the Michelin […]
Living child-free: Danni Duncan
Christchurch entrepreneur Danni Duncan is the face of the child-free movement here in New Zealand. Her aim is to head up the global child-free community, and the recent launch of her online platform The Others Club is the first step. Danni spoke to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about providing a home for […]
Girl in a Savage World – Theia
She grew up riding her bike around the streets of Hoon Hay, but now this Ōtautahi-born alt-pop-rock powerhouse is hanging out in Beverly Hills. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen chats with Theia (Ngāti Tīpā, Waikato-Tainui) about music, Māori rights, and walking barefoot in liquefaction. Long before she was touring the world, releasing critically […]
Skincare. Local products with social purpose.
Award-winning cosmetic alchemist Stacey Fraser is the mind behind skincare heavyweights like Trilogy, but it’s projects with purpose she finds most empowering. Metropol editor Nina Tucker takes a day trip to North Canterbury and meets the makers behind Stacey’s pride and joy, homemade skincare brand Beauty & Bloom. Tucked amongst Rangiora’s busy town […]
