Sole sensation: Kathryn Wilson
“Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life,” are the words Kathryn Wilson’s mother offered as consistent reminders. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker catches up with the iconic luxury shoe designer about making that a reality. Kathryn finds no greater joy than seeing people wear her […]
This Kiwi can fly: Hamish Kerr
It’s the night before the Paris Olympics men’s high jump final. Christchurch-based Hamish Kerr is about to become an Olympic champion, bringing home New Zealand’s first ever Olympic medal in the event. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker discovers how he did it. Hamish watched Maddi Wesche win silver in shot put, before clocking […]
Talking grand designs with Tom Webster
Tom Webster’s fascination with architecture started at a young age, and now he shares it with millions of others, fronting TVNZ’s Grand Designs New Zealand series. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him to see what captures his imagination. Home is where the heart is, so they say, and Tom’s heart is […]
Divine design: Georgia Langridge
Award-winning Christchurch interior designer Georgia Langridge is behind many of the region’s sleek, luxury bathrooms and kitchens. She talks design with Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch. From a young age, Georgia was exposed to the importance of how a home’s interior should feel, fuelling her move into the design field. “My mum, and even […]
A silver lining with Simon Thwaites
The liquidation of the Silvermoon jewellery business in March 2024 provided a sterling opportunity for its founder to buy the company back. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with Simon Thwaites about times past and present. Every cloud has a silver lining, so they say, and for Simon it was an opportunity to […]
The mastermind of Mary Outram
Local style influencer Mary Outram is the picture of positivity, always in an exquisitely styled outfit. She shares her story over a just as on-brand matcha latte with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Mary influences all those she meets, whether to put a gorgeous garment at the top of your wishlist or a […]
Explore the colour jungle with Stephanie Rumble
Fashion has been a permanent fixture in Stephanie Rumble’s life for as long as she can remember. She talks to Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch about image, fashion, and making a difference. For years, Christchurch image consultant Stephanie was known for her flaming locks, a reflection of her “BrightRed” business name. These days, her […]
Becoming a powerhouse: Jaimee Lupton
A miracle baby after a heartbreaking IVF journey and multiple beauty brand launches have made entrepreneur Jaimee Lupton’s past year a busy one. Innovation, sacrifice, and founding a fertility-aiding charity in her late daughter’s name, she chats with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. When Jaimee headed back to work full-time after giving birth […]
Classic architecture with team Brooksfield
A mutual admiration of classic, elegant, and timeless architecture led two young Christchurch entrepreneurs on a journey from fixing earthquake damaged homes to a booming development business. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch catches up with the men behind the Brooksfield projects. From renovation projects to 250-build housing developments, Vincent (Vinny) Holloway and Oliver (Oli) […]
Fashion headfirst: June Youngman
June Youngman wears many hats, some of those being the finishing touch to a winning race-day outfit. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker talks to the Addington Raceway fashion coordinator about how she ties both life and look together. June grew up in Fiji, never believing that her life would one day look like […]
