Quintessential Kiwi Foodie: Q&A with Al Brown
He’s one of our favourite foodies, the quintessential Kiwi bloke who just happens to be able to whip up some pretty sumptuous tucker in between fishing trips. Metropol catches up with Al Brown about his sweet tooth and the winning recipe for a great establishment. Where did your […]
European Evolution: Kevin Burt
Metropol catches up with Kevin Burt, who has provided specialist Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi repairs for 35 years. What is your opinion of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi vehicles? Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are the premium European marques. They are world leaders in technological development with engineering that is second to none. […]
Making Moroccan magic: Q&A with Simo Abbari
As we hunt for healthier takeaway options and balanced diets, Moroccan cuisine is increasingly hitting the consumer consciousness. We catch up with Simo Abbari from Christchurch’s very own Mosaic by Simo about this culinary revolution. What is your background in food and how did your love of Moroccan fare come […]
At the fashionable fore front: Q&A with Tracey Day
She’s at the forefront of what’s hot and what’s not. So Metropol caught up with Tracey Day, one half of TAD (Tracey & Daniel) about what’s new and all things fashion. Your clothes at TAD (Merivale and Pegasus) look both classy and comfortable. Are those two features important? Definitely. If […]
Paving the way: Q&A with Helen Clark
“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored,” Sheryl Sandberg. Helen Clark has paved the way for women in leadership roles here in New Zealand, since becoming the first […]
Josh Emett’s Long Lunch: Q&A with Josh Emett
This year’s Veuve Clicquot Long Lunch at Rata in Queenstown celebrated 200 years of the champagne and featured the theme Colourama. One of New Zealand’s most beloved celebrity chefs – Josh Emett – unleashed his culinary creativity on the prestigious event. I managed to get a few questions to the maestro himself. […]
Huffer’s street success: Q&A with Steve Dunstan
At this year’s NZ Fashion Week, Huffer celebrated 21 years since it was founded by two mates with dreams of taking New Zealand streetwear to the next level. That journey has seen the company go from an alternative skate and snow brand to an icon of New Zealand fashion. Metropol […]
No-fuss foodie philosophy: Q&A with Sarah and Nick Freeman
Sarah and Nick Freeman put Lyttleton’s London Street on the culinary map when they opened Freemans in 2006. Now they’ve brought their simple, no-fuss foodie philosophy to the heart of Beckenham with The Birdwood, which opened earlier this year. How did your culinary journey begin? Nick is from Poole on the south […]
Mother of the Nation: Q&A with Judy Bailey
She was adopted by the country as its unofficial ‘Mother of the Nation’. Now, after many years fronting the news, Judy Bailey has gone back to her roots freelancing, blogging, spending time with her grandchildren and finding adventures on a global stage. You have had an incredible career, what attracted you to journalism? […]
Kelly Coe’s Colourful crush: Q&A with Kelly Coe
The Augustine and Charlo labels have been injecting colour into Kiwi fashion for more than a decade. With Augustine currently showing at New Zealand Fashion Weekend, Metropol talks to Founder Kelly Coe about how colour makes the world a happier place. How did the Augustine story begin? Augustine began like all good stories, […]
