Campion film kick starts festival
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) will open with Dame Jane Campion’s award-winning new film, The Power of the Dog. The film met with a rapturous reception on the world stage at the recent Venice Film Festival, and this month Campion picked up a Silver Lion award for best director. Made […]
Educating for excellence in lockdown: The Cathedral Grammar School
Strong relationships are the foundation of a vibrant school culture and are further cemented during testing times. “Children build deeper bonds with staff and each other when they are known, noticed, appreciated, and challenged to be their best. These deeper connections accelerate motivation and learning,” says The Cathedral Grammar School principal Scott Thelning. […]
School’s out
More school holidays have arrived and so has the time to get thinking about all the ways to keep your young ones busy and entertained. As we welcome the warmer weather, Christchurch has plenty to offer in the form of child-friendly fun. Here are a few of Metropol’s suggestions: Laser Strike Christchurch Fun […]
Science in action: Canterbury Museum
For an immersive family outing, Canterbury Museum has the solution for powering off devices and empowering innovative thinking. Game controllers down; time to get your science on. Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary, this uniquely interactive globetrotting exhibition, is anchored on Christchurch shores until October 31st. Created by the Artisans of Florence, the exhibition commands […]
Seeing the future: Anstice Optometrists
Childhood vision issues can have wide-ranging effects – on their learning, participation in sport or other activities. “A child could be having difficulty concentrating or they could lack confidence in their academic work. This can be put down to a lack of interest, when actually they’re having difficulty seeing,” says Jeremy Fox, of […]
Dedicated to youth wellbeing
Christchurch charity UpstreamNZ, which is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of children and young people, has raised more than $100,000 for youth charities through a new funding model. “New Zealand has some of the highest mental health stats for teenagers in the world,” says UpstreamNZ co-founder Mitch Shaw. “Research shows that having positive […]
Strike now: Laserstrike
Imagine sneaking quietly through a dark corridor, with danger lurking all around. You’re expecting it, you just don’t know when it will strike until bang, you’re hit by an unseen opposition. Weekend fun, holiday fun, surprise fun can all be summed up in two words – Laser Strike. This interactive, adrenaline-filled and intergenerational […]
A real pearler
Upcycling real crushed pearls into its flagship skincare range is just one of the innovative advances made by Christchurch-based company Jeuneora. In 2016, Jeuneora launched its skincare business with only 100 units of collagen. Fast-forward to 2021 and it is now supporting the beauty and wellbeing of tens of thousands of glowing customers […]
Lasting first impressions: Metros Marketing
If there is one thing that will always remain true about business, it is that people are at the core. There is a reason why we shake hands when meeting someone new. It breaks down the barriers and allows each party to engage in real conversations, sitting face to face; something that cannot […]
A fulfilling lifestyle change: Arvida St Albans
Keeping active and in touch with your community is one key to happiness as we age. Metropol caught up with Laura Evans from Arvida St Albans to explore their approach to aged care. How does Arvida help residents maintain a sense of community? Each day people can choose to get together for activities, […]
