Here for the holidays
Christchurch is gearing up for another incredible summer. Between our local entertainment vendors and the natural offerings available, the city is sure to ignite excitement in all ages, with so many creative options to fill family calendars. Stuck for ideas? Check out our school holiday favourites: Walk off their energy Take the children […]
Head to Hanmer: Hanmer Springs Attractions
Get ready for action-packed fun at Hanmer Springs Attractions. There’s a great range of exciting and family-friendly activities to suit a range of ages, including jet boating, river rafting, off-road buggy adventures, bungy jumping and paintball, as well as quad biking for those 16 years and over. Hanmer Springs Attractions are the only […]
The joy of Christmas
People celebrate Christmas in different ways, yet for most it is a “favourite” time. Here’s how some of Metropol’s 2023 interviewees will be spending the festive season: Jason Gunn: “The week leading up to Christmas is my favourite time of the year. Our kids come home. And when our family is together… all […]
A lasting legacy: Riccarton House & Bush Trust
Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush is a 600-year-old forest remnant, set in the heart of Christchurch. Due to its small size and urban setting, Pūtaringamotu is vulnerable to external pressures and activity. To increase its resilience, the Riccarton Bush Trust operates under a management plan to protect and enhance its indigenous flora and fauna, including […]
The season of sunshine in Ōtautahi
It’s time for endless summer fun. Check out the line-up of exhilarating summer events, and bask in the warm days and balmy nights as the city puts on months jam-packed with excitement. There is plenty of space to play this summer in Ōtautahi, and here are a few events you won’t want to […]
Get down to the dinos: Jurassic Adventure
Nestled in our backyard, Christchurch’s very own mini theme park awaits. Raptors, triceratops and a T-Rex roam on Opawa Road. At Jurassic Adventure, you’re stepping back 65 million years, with a side of mini golf, a maze, and more. These life-size animatronic dinosaurs will enchant and captivate, and owner Aaron Keown says it’s […]
Immersive art garden rendezvous: The Rusty Acre
Just 25 minutes north of Christchurch, there’s a place in Mandeville that beckons the weary soul. Escape the demands of busy life with a stop-over visit to a destination gift store set in a tranquil art sculpture garden setting. This unconventional and welcoming wonderland, bursting with fragrant blooms, embodies a little ‘Je ne […]
‘Something Rotten,’ The Renaissance musical hits Christchurch stage
‘Friends, theatre lovers, lend us your ears.’ Something fabulous this way comes, and it goes by the name ‘Something Rotten’, the internationally acclaimed and “artistically brilliant Broadway musical”. Nominated for 10 Tony Awards in 2015, this Broadway meets Shakespeare sensation prepares to dazzle Ōtautahi in all its splendour, at the renowned Court Theatre, […]
Colour your Christmas
Choose your Christmas aesthetic and decorate your heart away, from Metropol’s suggestions: Classic shades Rich burgundy and hues of green are never too far away when it’s Christmas. These classic colours, with a touch of simplistic white to mellow them, create the finest Christmas ambience. Add a few nutcrackers, lanterns and wreaths to […]
On the crest of a wave
The pūteketeke, also known as the Australasian crested grebe, is New Zealand’s Bird of the Century. The native bird was awarded the title after American-British comedian John Oliver launched his own campaign for it to win, garnering 290,374 votes (83%) out of the total 350,000 in the competition. The crested grebe is found […]
