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 […]
Shake That Tree
Queenstown-based Olivia Wensley is one of New Zealand’s loudest voices for female empowerment. Julia Strelou catches up with her about her latest projects. A catalyst of the #metoo movement in the legal industry, and the CEO of Startup Queenstown Lakes Olivia Wensley is now looking to add “mayor” to her roles. If successful, […]
A grand revitalisation of Cathedral Square
Prior to the 2010 earthquakes, Cathedral Square was the undisputed heart of Christchurch. Now an ambitious crowd-funded project is set to restart that heart, and again make the Square a place for the people. Christchurch businessman and project founder Darin Rainbird explains … Last month I launched a PledgeMe campaign to support my […]
Take a deep breath
Star of TVNZ 1 show The Apprentice Aotearoa, Mike Wilson knows the importance of mental health, having battled with it for the past two decades. Now a fully certified Rebirthing Breathwork facilitator and life transformation specialist, he explains to Metropol readers how breathwork can help others. “Lockdown, isolation, social distancing, quarantine are all […]
A change in tactics
The Good Oil Tactix have had an exciting albeit challenging run in the 2021 ANZ premiership, and as they head into the final round it is crunch time. Georgia Summerton chats with head coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek about the team’s performance so far, bouncing back from challenges and what, in her eyes, […]
New undertakings
Making a comedy series about death is a bold move, but if anyone could pull it off it is Canterbury sisters Eve and Grace Palmer. The talented sisters talk to Metropol about having fun – and making television – at a funeral home. Inheriting a funeral home may not sound […]
