From sports to uni students Cate Sexton
Two years ago, Cate Sexton finished the mammoth task of helping facilitate the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Now, she’s tackling a new adventure, at the helm of the University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA). Metropol writer Nina Tucker chats with her about her latest move. Jumping from the high performance sports arena […]
An editing Maestro Anna Rogers
Anna Rogers, recently made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to literature, chats to Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge about her experiences in the New Zealand literary world. In the world of literature, where words dance on the page and stories come alive, there exists a behind the […]
From MAFS to masks
Former reality TV star and now successful entrepreneur, Samuel Levi shares insights into his life after Married At First Sight NZ (MAFS), the challenges he faced, and his beauty brand, LuxeSticks. Deputy editor Daniella Judge caught up with Samuel to get the scoop on his post-MAFS journey and what’s in store for the […]
Jacob Yikes painting the town
When the Christchurch earthquakes hit, our city became rubble and ruin. People rallied from far and wide to help, among them several artists. Metropol writer Nina Tucker talks to one of them. In February 2011, each broken building and empty wall became a reminder of what once was. Until it wasn’t. Jacob Yikes […]
Cartoonist’s slice of heaven
Farmer, rugby player, and much-loved cartoonist, Murray Ball has been brought to life in a new book by his son Mason. Murray Ball: A Cartoonist’s Life, written by Mason Ball is a warm and humorous first biography of Murray. It tells the story of how Murray became the leading cartoonist of his generation, […]
Crowning glory Susi Meares
Susi Meares’ passion for hats and headpieces has taken her into the captivating realm of high-fashion headwear, even without a background in fashion or millinery. Metropol’s deputy editor Daniella Judge unravels Susi’s story. One of New Zealand’s most prominent headwear designers and owner of Seventh & Figg, Susi’s career began with her love […]
Resilience expert Dr Lucy Hone
Director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience, Dr Lucy Hone is also an academic researcher, author, and contributor to Psychology Today. Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge chats to her about why she chose resilience psychology, and her top tips for coping with challenge, change, and loss. Originally from London, Lucy […]
Showing up with Tracy Ahern
Everyone loves a show, and Tracy Ahern is no exception. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with her ahead of The New Zealand Agricultural Show, for which she is general manager. Tracy Ahern loves animals and shows, and it is just as well. Tracy spends her mornings, afternoons, and sometimes weekends, planning around […]
Magazine maestro Trevor Laplanche
Businessman, entrepreneur, and latterly a keen retiree, Trevor Laplanche is also the founder of Metropol magazine. Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him, amid the magazine’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Once upon a time, Trevor Laplanche’s days were filled with selling, printing, and business. Now family and friends, travel, golf, boating, cars, art, and […]
A theatrical Swiss Army Knife, Sarah Buchanan
Sarah Buchanan, current president of Showbiz, is a pillar of the musical theatre scene in Christchurch. deputy editor Daniella Judge chats to her about her exciting dual careers and the places her talents have jetted her off to. Sarah started her journey in musical theatre growing up in Invercargill. From the age of […]
