Charity starts in the city: Metropol’s guide to some of the many amazing philanthropic endeavours to watch out for in the near future
We share our city with some incredible people who put heart, mind and soul into the support of philanthropic endeavours, so much so that we couldn’t possibly hope to list them all. What we can do however, is list some of the upcoming events on the local social calendar which have been formed […]
A fashionable crusade: Q&A with Maree Lucas of M Factor Events
Maree Lucas brought tears to the eyes of some of the biggest fashion followers last month at one of the city’s most covetable fashion shows of the year. Supporting a cause very close to her heart, the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Fashion Show is her annual contribution to a charitable cause which has […]
Winter’s southern show-down: The Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival
New Zealand’s winter has started with one hell of a party for the last 43 years. That party is the Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival and this year the party is as fresh as the season’s first powder. The 44th Queenstown Winter Festival runs from Thursday 21 June to Sunday 24 June. The […]
Events guide: Southern Lakes
Innovation, creativity and fun combine in the Southern Lakes district, where there’s plenty of events to keep your minds active and your diaries full. We’ve hunted out some exciting additions to the local social calendar. LUMA Southern Light Project 1 June – 4 June A free public event showcasing a curated collection of […]
Lionel Richie: A living legend
Last month, Christchurch was witness to one of the best musicians of the 1980s. The legend himself, Lionel Richie. Songwriter, actor, singer and record producer, he has been gracing our televisions of late with his role as an American Idol judge. With such hits as Endless Love, All Night Long, Stuck on You, […]
Winter wonders: nine things guaranteed to get you out and loving Christchurch this winter
The temperatures have begun their downward descent and winter is on the seasonal horizon. But that’s no reason to hunker down at home. Without the evolutionary need to hibernate like our animal ancestry, there’s still plenty to do and see to make the most of the chilly season. Here are our top picks! […]
Harcourts Cancer Society: a big hearted ball
Kicking up your heels takes on a very special meaning at the annual Harcourts Cancer Society Ball. One of the most exciting and prestigious events on the city’s social calendar, it has consecutively broken fundraising records for the past three years, with $208,000 raised last year to support the charity which supports Cantabrians […]
Action north of the Waimak’: a guide to what’s on in North Canterbury
North Canterbury is a hotbed of innovation and creativity, which means there’s never a dull moment. We’ve staked out the land north of the Waimak’ to bring you some of the best upcoming events. ETHEL & BETHEL BINGO BABES 11 May World famous in Canterbury, Ethel & Bethel are putting on a fun […]
Mix & mingle: five activities that are perfect for those who don’t want a night on the town
Let’s face it, bar hopping and dance parties are so last year. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some wonderful opportunities to mix and mingle, and kick up your heels in a much more creative sense of the expression. We’ve collated a collection of some of the city’s more subdued selections when […]
Let there be light: LUMA is the annual festival that lights up the southern skies
According to the Book of Genesis, ‘God said “Let there be light,” and there was light. A group of dedicated Southern Lakes locals may not have divine powers, but each year they deliver an innovative light festival that takes people on an interactive sensory journey like no other. Central Queenstown will shine brightly […]
