Editor’s Perspective: On the ups and downs of social media
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change” – Wayne W. Dyer I’ll admit it, I have somewhat of a love hate relationship with social media. Numerous attempts over the years to sever ties have failed, often on the basis of ‘that distant London cousin I need […]
On top of the world: We chat to the number one Harcourts sales consultant in the world who just happens to be Christchurch’s very own Cameron Bailey
Cameron Bailey has been awarded the number one Harcourts sales consultant in the world and is also thrilled that the company he is part owner in has had its Papanui office announced as the top office for Harcourts out of over 800 offices globally. Metropol talks to Cameron about the 15 years of […]
How to DAD: Q&A with funny father and internet sensation Jordan Watson
He’s the classic Kiwi bloke, in stubbies and gumboots. It’s pretty safe to say, a fairly unlikely candidate for teaching an entire generation of men how to parent, right? Yet Jordan Watson has turned his 15 minutes of good natured internet infamy into a full time job doing just that – teaching men […]
Win with Metropol: Hellers winter soup packs
Nothing quite encapsulates winter the way hot soup does. Our friends at Hellers have developed a classic range of winter soups containing their renowned smallgoods. Four delicious flavours provide wonderful nourishment on a cold day and an amazing depth of flavour. Pumpkin & Smokey Bacon, Sweetcorn & Bacon Chowder, Spicy Tomato & Chorizo […]
Win with Metropol: a double pass to see The Leisure Seeker with Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland
Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland star in The Leisure Seeker, a poignant and triumphant love story about a runaway couple who embark on an unforgettable cross-country adventure in their vintage campervan. John and Ella Spencer have almost reached the end of the road; Ella is frail, while John’s memory is failing. Instead of […]
Distinctive slumbers: thinking outside the box of a traditional hotel room
If the regional rebuild has demonstrated anything, it’s the innovation and determination of its habitants, as out of the box concepts, creations and contraptions come to life. It’s certainly evident in the range of unique accommodations in greater Canterbury. From luxury tree houses to glass pods and grain silos, this is what sweet […]
Bye bye bags: ditching the plastic bag in favour of sustainability
We’ve long been aware of the social and environmental benefits of fair trade and, as sustainability becomes cooler than consumption, now we’re turning our attentions to plastic. While Metropol has made the conscious decision to not plastic wrap our fortnightly glossy magazine, we’re excited to see some of the country’s largest retailers adopt […]
A fashionable crusade: Q&A with Maree Lucas of M Factor Events
Maree Lucas brought tears to the eyes of some of the biggest fashion followers last month at one of the city’s most covetable fashion shows of the year. Supporting a cause very close to her heart, the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Fashion Show is her annual contribution to a charitable cause which has […]
Winter’s southern show-down: The Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival
New Zealand’s winter has started with one hell of a party for the last 43 years. That party is the Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival and this year the party is as fresh as the season’s first powder. The 44th Queenstown Winter Festival runs from Thursday 21 June to Sunday 24 June. The […]
Champion of city’s youth: Interview with Dr Sue Bagshaw
The physical scars of the Canterbury quakes are almost fully healed. But below the surface, the mental scars remain. In line with international research showing the long term mental health effects of natural disasters, demand for mental health, addiction and domestic violence services has skyrocketed in Canterbury post-quake. As demand for child and […]
