Magical, elegant pieces
Formerly a top New Zealand fashion designer, Takaaki Sakaguchi now creates in clay instead of cloth. He explains why to Lynda Papesch. Older generations may well remember the Sakaguchi fashion label and its talented designer. Some may even wonder what happened to him. Ponder no more; Takaaki Sakaguchi is back creating, only […]
Multi-use arena
After a hard-fought battle, Christchurch’s new state-of-the-art multi-use arena will proceed with a seating capacity of 30,000. Metropol talks to Councillor James Gough, who was instrumental in the decision last week to increase the seating capacity. Why the chopping and changing about the seating capacity? The plan to reduce the Canterbury […]
Creating green space
In the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Green Lab is working on a bold new project, Understorey. For six weeks, from August 18, the Arts Centre Gym has been transformed into a social space where people can come together and just be in the central city, without having to purchase anything. In […]
What comes next?
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is not seeking re-election in October 2022. She talks to Lynda Papesch about life, love and loss. For more than three decades since first elected to public office, outgoing Ōtautahi Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has constantly been in the political and public spotlights. The last 10 years have […]
Good as gold: Lynette McFadden
Well known and respected business woman Lynette McFadden has gone from strength to strength in the real estate industry and isn’t slowing down. She chats to Metropol about what she has learned, special moments, and what motivation boils down to. After 27 years in the industry, what is your number one piece […]
Achieving an amicable separation
Popular culture has influenced how we perceive the legal process surrounding separation and divorce. From the acrimony in the ‘70s film Kramer vs Kramer, to contemporary shows such as The Good Wife, the message is often that separation comes with hate, one-upmanship and pain. It’s hardly surprising then that many couples are […]
Be brave and confident
The Women of Influence Speaker Series recently stopped in at Christchurch’s James Hay Theatre. The series is an opportunity for people around the country to listen and learn from some outstanding leaders, Chief Executive of Sport New Zealand, Raelene Castle being one of them. Raelene has gone from strength to strength in […]
The root of a toothy problem: Ourvets St Albans
Has your pet fractured a tooth? Animals will continue to eat even when they are in pain, so it is important not to just ignore it or wait until your pet stops chewing on that side of the mouth. That’s the advice from pet dentistry expert Janine van Dam, BVSc MANZCVS, who […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Breaking down barriers. The launch of the Christchurch Invitation: Mahia te Aroha last month was a very moving event, for all who attended. Seven Gold Bravery Awards were presented by the Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy, in her role as patron of the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand. The flood of support, […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
Head to the hub. If you’re less than enthusiastic while stacking the dishwasher after dinner tonight, spare a thought for the Ōtakaro team. Members of the team have been rapidly unpacking, cleaning and storing almost 8500 wine glasses, 7500 teacups and matching saucers, and much more at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, […]
