Hellzapoppin’! in Otautahi
The unruly art and design of New Zealand’s maverick record label Flying Nun is on display exclusively at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū from August 21 to November 28. Metropol looks back on the label’s last four decades. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of Flying Nun […]
Double dance debut
An ancient sequence of nature and the space between fiction and reality are brought to life in Night Light – an evening of earthy contrast, to be presented by The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) in Christchurch on September 16. Night Light shares double billing with another vibrant work, The Fibonacci […]
The essence of flamenco
New Zealand-born flamenco guitarist Paul Bosauder went searching for “something” and discovered flamenco guitar. Now internationally renowned, he talks with Lynda Papesch, ahead of his Christchurch performance later this month. Something beautiful that requires a lot of training is Paul’s description of his art. He’s talking flamenco guitar, a passion of his […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Our crown jewels. We’re blessed in Christchurch to have some fabulous heritage buildings in the heart of our city centre. They need to be protected and looked after because they help tell the story of Ōtautahi Christchurch and its people. Since the earthquakes, we have carried out a massive programme of repairs […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
Bring on the visitors. With the distinctive flowing lines of its tile façade, the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, which is emerging in our city centre, is an impressive sight. It’s a large facility, with 28,000sqm of useable floor space, although it will eventually have some sizeable neighbours with up to four […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
A healthy move. If you happen to be wandering around Te Papa Hauora, you will notice intense construction activity in the Health Precinct. A five-floor 1600m2 building is well underway at 12 Oxford Terrace. This is planned for office and service provision and due for completion later this year. At the other […]
The Influnencers: Scott Thelning
Taking a stand. We are lucky that our students have an outward looking view, strong convictions and stand for what they believe in. Mike King, founder of The Key to Life Charitable Trust, recently provided a clear and definitive example of this philosophy to us all when he made the decision to […]
Kiwi travel list
Kiwis are experiencing more of their own country due to travel restrictions and, thanks to various overseas surveys, we have a list of Aotearoa’s top scenic spots. New Zealand often ranks #1 in United Kingdom travel awards as the place to visit, and now Canada’s PlanetWare.com has gone further and named […]
E-bike festival coming to Arrowtown
Riders will descend on Arrowtown in November for a weekend of curated trail experiences, in New Zealand’s inaugural Cyclorama. On November 13 and 14, e-bike riders from across New Zealand will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for bespoke adventures and fun trails curated to complement the natural surroundings and regional heritage. […]
From the editor: 22 July 2021
Welcome to another issue of Metropol. Spring is a month away with occasional glimpses of warmer days ahead, yet for many the best of winter has yet to come. Regular snow dumps mean hitting the slopes, and for destinations such as Queenstown, a much-needed boost to income. As a newbie to the […]
