Get riding: Biketober
Christchurch is a cycling paradise and every October the city holds Biketober, a month-long cycling festival that is a celebration for cyclists of all abilities. Whether you ride a bike for transportation, recreation, competition, skill-building, or simply for the joy of it, Biketober has something for you. It’s a spirited ode to cycling, […]
Local highlights: Christchurch Attractions
Visit the Christchurch Gondola for your next family adventure. Offering stunning panoramic views of Christchurch, Lyttelton, and beyond to the Southern Alps from the viewing decks, the complex also provides access to various walking tracks throughout the Port Hills. You’ll also find a child-friendly café, Discovery Ride about the history of the area […]
In the Hundred Acre Wood: Pooh Bear Live
Grab a hand, a hoof, a pink-ribboned tail, and a big pot of honey, Christopher Robin and his friends are coming to Christchurch. O n September 22, the James Hay Theatre will become the Hundred Acre Wood. Aaron Keown, the ‘Walt Disney of Christchurch’ brings us Pooh Bear Live, celebrating 100 years of […]
Your next destination: Up Style Me
The desire for a North Canterbury day trip just got stronger. The destination area’s latest addition combines fashion, beauty and fun to become the next ‘it’ spot. Up-Style Me, located in Swannanoa, offers three enticing shops filled with pre-loved accessories and clothing, pre-loved homewares and silk flowers for your next adventure north. With […]
Editor’s Note: Kia ora
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Greetings to you all. This issue comes to you during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, otherwise known as Māori Language Week. Celebrated in Aotearoa since 1975, this week is an opportunity for the promotion of te reo Māori, helping to secure its future as a […]
Hop on
Get ready to pedal on these top 5 bike tracks in Canterbury. Little River Rail Trail 49km from Hornby to Motukarara, offering countryside views. Sumner to Ferrymead Approximately 10km along the coastline, it provides a stunning scenic ride. Rapaki Track A 7km route in the Port Hills, offering challenging terrain and panoramic vistas. […]
Event ready: Thea’s Boutique
When gearing up for that upcoming special occasion, and on the hunt for both the ideal outfit and a standout gift, your search can be made easy by visiting a gem of a boutique. Situated on the main street in Oxford, Thea’s boutique offers a range of curated clothing and eclectic yet functional […]
Challenges and choices
How do health systems in countries similar to Aotearoa stack up? I have been doing a bit of close-up research recently on how health systems in countries whose standard of living could be compared to Aotearoa, are faring. The issues are uncannily familiar. Across the board, there are shortages of clinicians, nursing personnel, […]
Wāhine in sport
In early August, Ōtautahi Christchurch and Brown Bread hosted the Changing the Game – Wāhine in sport event. Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge was one of those who attended. A diverse group of women from local sports communities participated in ‘Wāhine in sport’, an event aimed at driving positive change for sport […]
Why not wallpaper?: Alena Designs
Wallpaper isn’t just about covering walls, it’s about infusing life into spaces. Judy Pyne, at Alena Designs, can help direct your distinct style needs. She advises adding rich textured wallpapers, and bold fabric patterns, to give your spaces a fresh and distinct look. Judy also sells a range of New Zealand-made cushions for […]
