Jordan Luck band

Hottest tickets in town

This summer Christchurch is playing hostess with the mostest, with musical acts and artists from near and far hitting the city. These are some of the hottest tickets in town. Jordan Luck band   This New Year’s Eve will kick off with family entertainment from 6pm with Mullet Man, free activities, fairies […]

Metropol Editor Melinda Collins

Editor’s Perspective: 13 December issue

“One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe   It seems despite the years disappearing before our very eyes, what has endured the passing of time is the sense of anticipation for the annual pilgrimage to St […]

Nick in the City

Nick in the City

I’m fortunate enough to be on the coal face of the development within the city and of course spent some time going over the new Town Hall.     I can’t say that I’m not excited by what will be my first visit for a function. Tim Beveridge is bringing his acclaimed […]

Woman Climbing

Out of the box fun

At face value, recreation has a somewhat physical connotation, which may conjure up images of triathlons or a midsummer swim.     However, defined as a discretionary activity of leisure, recreation is about so much more than sport and Canterbury is lucky to have a wide range of out of the box […]

Melbourne’s calling

Urban therapy: Melbourne’s calling

It’s the holiday time of year. Liesl Johnstone looks at why Melbourne is hot property for your travel itinerary.     Almost-summer is as good a time as any for some Aussie urbanity; some Melbourne time. Wake up here, and things could definitely be worse. Straight from New Zealand, there are a […]

Dynamite With A Laser Beam

It’s very exciting times ahead as the launch of Showbiz Christchurch 2019 season brings us three new fantastic productions.     We Will Rock You, the musical by Queen and Ben Elton (writer of the hugely popular television shows The Young Ones and Blackadder) launches the 2019 Saunders & Co Season, 29 […]

Manu Feildel

Recipe for success: Q&A with Manu Feildel

Manu Feildel has won hearts as the resident Frenchman on My Kitchen Rules for the past eight years. It was a recipe for success; the two beloved chefs, many years of experience under their culinary belts and the competitive streak that has given us an insatiable appetite for cooking shows. Then of […]

A fabulous fundraiser!

A fabulous fundraiser!

What ho, ladies and gentlemen! One of the most prestigious events of the year is but two days away – A Day at the Polo!     Presented by Ronald McDonald House South Island and the Port Hills Polo Club, partnered with Lion, Continental Event Hire and Lincoln University, A Day at […]

2019 Dream Believe Succeed Big Break Award

Dream, believe, succeed: 2019 Dream Believe Succeed Big Break Award

Young, motivated entrepreneurs in Christchurch and Canterbury are advised to get their applications in now for the 2019 Dream Believe Succeed Big Break Award.     This is the opportunity of a lifetime for 15-23 year olds to win a 100k business start-up package. The Dream, Believe, Succeed Foundation was launched in […]

Southern hospitality

Southern hospitality on the map

Southern hospitality has long been regarded as a geographical drawcard of trip a to the Southern Lakes region. Now Eichardt’s Private Hotel and The Spire Hotel have put this famous ‘Southern hospitality’ on the map in a more formal capacity, taking out the top gongs during international awards season.     Famed […]