Take back your independence: More Mobility
Take back your independence It’s scooter season! With the warmer weather and rising fuel costs, mobility scooters are the lucrative solution to an easy, enjoyable, independent life – when it’s no longer viable to drive. “There’s no registration or warrant of fitness, and they are extremely affordable to operate,” owner […]
Child’s Play: The Secret Life of Girls
Forget lovingly dressing their dolls and maintaining organisation in the home. It seems that the little girls of today also seek to be the ‘Prime Minister of Auckland’, or the captain of their very own pirate ship. Rather than just sugar, spice and all things nice, they are equally competitive, ruthless and […]
the Queen of the underground: Q&A with Margi Robertson
Metropol catches up with NOM*d founder and one of New Zealand’s top fashion designers Margi Robertson. You’ve recently been to Paris, what was the highlight of Fashion Week for you? It was wonderful as always to see the Rick Owens presentation. He has shown at the Palais de Tokyo for […]
Foodie down under: Nigella Lawson
She’s one of our most beloved foodies, having sold more than ten million cookbooks worldwide, now Christchurch has the chance to meet the woman behind the cookbooks. Direct from London’s West End, Nigella Lawson is heading a brand-new show, An Evening with Nigella Lawson, where she tells her own remarkable […]
Paint the town green: New Zealand Irish Festival
Christchurch will turn green for four massive days as it sets to host the first ever New Zealand Irish Festival, with events taking place all over the city from 15 to 18 November. Three celebrated songwriters will travel from Ireland to play at various establishments around Christchurch alongside Irish comedians […]
Local designer hit offshore: Shannon Thompson
Local designer Shannon Thompson has been making sartorial waves across the globe, after representing Aotearoa at Vancouver Fashion Week last month introducing her fashion label, Out Of Comfort, to the world stage. Having worked globally as a stylist and menswear designer, she launched her first collection in October last year. […]
Editor’s Perspective: October 25th Issue
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams,” Oprah Winfrey I still remember the day I got given a freelance writing role for Metropol magazine in 2013. It was, and is, a prestigious publication and I remember how proud I felt to be given […]
A gallery so grand: Windsor Gallery
For one hundred years plus, Windsor Gallery, 386 St Asaph Street, has transformed our art through its exquisite framing and has supported emerging and established artists through exhibitions in its contemporary gallery. Owners Tracey and Philip Wynands are proud to present exhibition Kiss Gustav by New York photographic artist Lisa […]
Unique aquatic playground: Lake Hood
A stunning man-made lake, recreational facility and residential community the size of North Hagley Park is the largest man made recreational lake in New Zealand. Imagine your own waterfront property with a private jetty at the bottom of your garden. Lake Hood is in excess of 90 hectares in area […]
An idyllic location: Methven Resort
Just an hour from Christchurch, Methven Resort offers an unforgettable experience for a wedding venue or exceptional conference location. This exclusive escape in Methven Village is renowned for fine food, fantastic facilities, entertainment, serenity and space in a beautiful mountain setting. Accommodation staff will personalise every detail for your event, […]
