Editor’s Perspective: On the change of gender roles
The tides of gender roles have been changing recently Perhaps best illustrated by an off-hand comment by Pippa Wetzell’s seven-year-old. “Mum, can a boy be Prime Minister?” he asked her soon after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had given birth to her first child, Neve. And, although Pippa’s reply “Absolutely, boys can do anything […]
Hitting the right note: Q&A with musical talent Bic Runga
Bic Runga is one of Canterbury’s most successful exports and, although she hasn’t gone far – just the other end of the country – Christchurch is where her heart is. Bic released her debut album Drive in August 1997 to popular acclaim; an album that is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s […]
A mysterious event: A magical auction and dinning experience to remember
The excitement was palpable. What can one do, in the depths of winter in the south, on a weary Friday night? Get dressed to the nines and go mystery-dining and auction-donating, that’s what! It’s proven itself as a fabulous way to pass a great evening with an essential purpose underpinning proceedings: to […]
Crossing Over in the city: Exciting new spaces continue to open up in the heart of the city
From a conservative post-Victorian city to a bold and innovative urban hot spot, Christchurch has emerged as a province that packs a proverbial punch. The exciting new spaces that continue to open up in the heart of the city are driving this exciting change and commanding attention, not just on a national level […]
A Triumphant Return: Q&A with Maureen Taane
Maureen Taane is the head of a creative empire – more than 200 artists, craftspeople and businesses behind design store, HAPA. On the executive board of the Central City Business Association, she is a fierce advocate of the space that makes up our CBD. Metropol talks to Maureen about HAPA’s triumphant return to […]
Ultimately Unforgettable: Rossendale Vineyard
With a slight change of name from its former The Vineyard @ Rossendale to a simpler, trip-off-the-tongue Rossendale Vineyard, it’s very much business as usual for the beautiful venue located at 100 Old Tai Tapu Road. Lucky are the bride and groom who say “I do” to having the most memorable wedding, ever, […]
Brodie’s greatest ‘hits’
Brodie Kane has spent the last decade in the big smoke, but home is where the heart is for this much-loved Breakfast journalist, who headed back to Christchurch six months ago to join radio legend Dave ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald on The Hits “Look, I won’t pretend it was easy,” she says of the decision […]
#MeToo: Q&A with Alison Mau
Sexual impropriety has become a global talking point, perhaps best exemplified by the powerful #metoo movement Following hot on the high-profile heels of the Harvey Weinstein allegations, it has been gaining viral traction since October 2017 when it emerged as a tool to demonstrate the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, particularly […]
Perfecting the total look: Exciting times for Hair Art & Beauty
The past six months have been a whirlwind of fabulous experiences and exciting changes at Hair Art & Beauty, Cranford Street. A whirlwind of fabulous experiences and exciting changes In October, salon owner Carla travelled to New York to work at Bridal Fashion Week, before jet-setting to Europe to assist Sharon Blain (2018 […]
Commercial speed dating: Q&A with Bronwyn Sheehan
We’re all familiar with the concept of speed dating – a quick fire meet and greet of potential partners. Recognising the potential in this concept for our businesses, two local women – Rosina Bond and Bronwyn Sheehan – have combined speed dating with a commercial imperative. Metropol talks to Bronwyn about this clever […]
