I love my car!: Living Well Park Lane
Marjorie and Peter’s first new car was a little blue 1958 Standard 10, which they carefully ran in, driving just 30mph. Then came a Zephyr, one of only two red ones in the South Island, which caused quite a sensation in their small South Otago town. How times have changed! […]
Join the culture club
Christchurch’s bustling social calendar provides a compelling backdrop for the city’s informal culture club to congregate and convene. With some of the city’s best and brightest events, from art to music and everything in between, it’s time to join the culture club. 1. Wham Bam Author Jam Wham Bam […]
Orange chairs & big hearts
There was a time when we were able to tell ourselves that homelessness happened everywhere else in the world but here. But that was yesterday. Today, in 2019, there are 41,000 people experiencing homelessness in New Zealand. It’s a staggering statistic, but that tally is being challenged and dealt to […]
Passion for the central city: Q&A with Darryll Park
One of the city’s most passionate campaigners, hospitality kingpin Darryll Park is putting his money where his mouth is, moving into the central city where he co-owns Fat Eddie’s, Original Sin and Kong. Metropol caught up with Darryll about his vision for the central city and why he’s so passionate […]
Bad Girls!
Ladies, lock up your men! The girls from HMP Larkhall are coming to town, and they are bad! Bad Girls: The Musical takes the first three series of Britain’s ITV’s Bad Girls and wraps it up in a two-hour musical that features core onscreen characters, like Shell Dockley, Nikki Wade, […]
Editor’s Perspective: 26 September 2019
“I began to realise how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed, embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and, above all, become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good.” – Roald […]
Bloomin’ beautiful at Broadfield
Now in its ninth year, the Ellesmere Spring Fling has become one of the most popular events in which to celebrate this long-awaited season of colour, sweet scents and new life. A mere 10-minute drive from Hornby, Broadfield Garden comprises around 3.5 hectares of natives and New Zealand cultivars of […]
A versatile venue with catering: Jubilee Events
A chance encounter led Cassandra and Julia to discover the perfect venue – the Rangiora Function Centre – and Jubilee Events was formed. The talented duo are now busy hosting a range of events, including birthday celebrations, corporate functions, club events and weddings. The venue offers one of the largest […]
Making a difference
A greener, greater Christchurch is what Mike Davidson stands for. At 43, the independent Papanui Ward Councillor appreciates Generation X in the political arena. “We understand the older generations, but also appreciate the needs and aspirations of younger people – such as mental health and action on climate change. “People […]
Hottest happenings
There are some exciting things on the horizon as the inner city comes back to life. Nicholas Henare checks out some of spring’s finest. The Riverside Market is opening on 30 September, just in time for spring, and is set to become the centre of food and activity in the […]
