Dance the winter blues away: Kaiapoi Club
We all need a bit of a “pick me up” in the depths of winter when it seems that warm weather is just a figment of our imaginations. It’s all too easy to stay shut up in our homes in a state of hibernation when we should make an effort to get out […]
Team building cooking classes: Riverside Kitchen
Embark on a culinary adventure like no other with Riverside Kitchen’s interactive team cooking events. Sign up for the pasta-making competition, where teams create delectable pasta dishes. Craft the perfect noodles and let the Riverside Kitchen team crown the ultimate pasta champions. “At our team cooking events, we take the hard work out […]
Endless attractions in Christchurch: Christchurch Attractions
Operating some of the city’s most well-known activities, the team at Christchurch Attractions has an extensive range of options to add a unique touch to any corporate event or function. With major hotels and key locations including Te Pae Christchurch, Town Hall and the Isaac Theatre Royal along the route, using the heritage […]
Making your event special: Larcomb Vineyard
When ‘beautiful’ and ‘relaxed’ are the most consistent compliments from guests, you know the venue has it just right. If you add a range of beautiful spaces to these welcoming vibes, plus flexibility and plenty of carparking, then you’ve discovered the perfect venue for your function. For many years, Larcomb Vineyard has been […]
Hamlin high tea
Save the date and tell your friends. The popular High Tea for Hamlin will be held in Christchurch this year on Saturday 5 August. Supported by the Zonta Club of Christchurch North, the high tea will be held this year at the beautiful Aldersgate Centre on Durham Street. Rosemary McNoe, Fundraising Manager, Hamlin […]
Agricultural emissions: Mike Smith
The Māori Climate Platform wants government to confront the issue at the core of Aotearoa’s high greenhouse gas emissions, our agricultural sector. The scientific consensus on the pressing need for climate action is unwavering. Our stance is equally steadfast. Aotearoa can’t afford to dally when it comes to cutting these emissions. Bold, swift […]
Editor’s Note: JOMO
“Close the door, light the light, We’re stayin’ home tonight, Far away from the bustle and the bright city lights, Let them all fade away, just leave us alone …” So wrote Tom Springfield in 1965, reflecting on the joy of taking time out and enjoying solitude, either alone or together. Almost 60 […]
Unravelling Threads
With so many social media platforms to choose from, it can be hard to tell which (if any), you should be investing any time into either personally or professionally. Metropol’s tech guru Ian Knott takes a look at ‘Threads’ – Meta’s answer to Twitter. As the band Weezer once sang, “If you want […]
What business wants: Leeann Watson
We see in the news every day how different policies affect households. What often falls by the wayside is how Government policies affect business, which of course keep most New Zealanders’ households employed, drive our economy, and pay for our infrastructure, health, and education. Leading up to the general election, amid ever-present election […]
Sue Sutherland
In the 2023 King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List, Christchurch librarian Sue Sutherland became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her library and information services work. She spoke with Metropol writer Cheryl Colley. Many New Zealanders are reluctant to talk about or even acknowledge their achievements. This was certainly […]
