Fun guide to fungi
Liv Sisson has immortalised her burgeoning passion for fungi in print, thanks to the recent release of her book Fungi of Aotearoa. Joshua Brosnahan sat down with Liv to speak about all things ‘shrooms, being a ‘curious guide’ and her debut publication. Born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and along the […]
Fashion icon Paula Ryan
Few in the cut and thrust of the fashion industry will not have heard of Cantabrian Paula Ryan. Metropol’s Céline Gibson catches up with Paula, and talks of times gone by, and those to come. Toss out your first wedding gown, stock up on comfortable jersey knits, and have fun with what you […]
Saving innocents from landmines
Ukrainian director for mine action, Anthony Connell, was back on home soil recently, and Metropol’s deputy editor Daniella Judge took the time to chat to him. Anthony Connell is no stranger to war, having served as a New Zealand solider in Iraq. After his service, he was recommended for a role at the […]
Josh Komen, giving back
More than a decade since his diagnosis, two-time leukaemia survivor Josh Komen is pledging to ‘give back’ to those who were there for him during his darkest days. The former athlete – who was known as one of New Zealand’s fastest middle distance runners – is the first-ever ambassador for the Bone Marrow […]
Distinguished achiever, Mark Stewart
Cantabrian Mark Stewart was recently awarded an honorary Doctor of Commerce by the University of Canterbury. Lynda Papesch finds out more about a man who makes his mark as an international businessman, master of diplomacy, and a philanthropist. The first in his family to attend university, YBhg Datuk Mark James Stewart PJN (Kehormat), […]
Paving the way
Kendra Cocksedge, a true rugby icon who has committed her life to the sport, talks with Metropol writer Nina Tucker. Not only New Zealand’s most capped Black Fern, Kendra also stands out for her passion to get more women onto the field. She grew up playing rugby with the boys as the numbers […]
The making of a legend – Janine Morrell-Gunn
Christchurch television producer, businesswoman and philanthropist Janine Morrell-Gunn is officially a Kiwi legend, and an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Lynda Papesch finds them well-deserved honours. “What’s it like being a legend,” I asked Janine Morrell-Gunn. She laughs. “Old,” she says, quickly qualifying that she usually equates the legend concept […]
Make fashion fun
Helping people with their fashion choices takes Christchurch stylist Lou Heller all around New Zealand. She talks to Céline Gibson about how and why fashion fills such an important role in her life. hen Lou Heller was a little girl, her favourite item of clothing was a white dress patterned with strawberries. […]
Being mindful in fashion
Mindful fashion is about embracing sustainable and ethical fashion. Instrumental in leading the way is Christchurch’s Untouched World founder Peri Drysdale. Lynda Papesch finds out more. Late last year a select group of fashion industry representatives gathered in Christchurch for the South Island’s inaugural Mindful Fashion NZ networking function. Among the key speakers […]
Community interests at heart
The 2022 Local Body Elections gave rise to new leadership at the Christchurch City Council, due to the retirement of the previous mayor Lianne Dalziel, and deputy mayor Andrew Turner. Metropol writer Rhonda Mitchell catches up with new deputy mayor Pauline Cotter. Family, community, and our city. These words drive Pauline Cotter, who […]
