Catching up
Christchurch is full of vibrant venues, old and new, where people can catch up, connect, and reconnect. Get together after work, relax during the weekend, or schedule work meetings outside the office and discover all that Ōtautahi and its people have to offer. Foster connections with people of different ages, cultures, and backgrounds […]
Time for a tramp
Looking for new ways to stay active that don’t feel like a chore? Metropol has the rundown on two of Canterbury’s best walking tracks. Washpen Falls 590 Washpen Road, Windwhistle 7572. Washpen Falls encompasses the aura of Abel Tasman tracks without the hassle of travel. Situated on a working farm, this loop walk […]
St Andrew’s student wins top national award
One of St Andrew’s College’s most exceptional academics, Corin Simcock (Year 13 in 2022), has been named as one of the top 11 students in New Zealand, after winning a Premier Award in the 2022 NZQA Scholarship examinations. Corin (pictured), is one of only two South Island students to achieve this honour, after […]
Editor’s perspective: Future growth
Looking and planning ahead isn’t always easy, especially when taking numerous factors into account. For instance, looking foward to how Greater Christchurch will develop as its population continues to grow. Its population is predicted to double to more than one million people during the next 60 years, or even earlier. The Huihui Mai […]
The bloom of art: Sue Knowles Art
With the world on pause during Covid-19, Christchurch artist Sue Knowles was freed up from her day job in marketing to focus on her art. The paintings that evolved during this time as she captured her floral specimens on canvas, have resulted in her forthcoming solo exhibition The Painterly Fragrant Garden, being hosted […]
Changing the game
Winning the Rugby World Cup was the end goal for the Black Ferns in 2022’s competition, but taking the victory together is something Alana and Chelsea Bremner will never forget. Metropol’s Nina Tucker catches up with the Little River rugby stars about what the win means for women’s rugby, how life is looking […]
Sustainable royal treat
Hundreds packed into Cathedral Square in Christchurch on 17 February to catch a glimpse of Anne, Princess Royal. Aside from meeting an adoring public, Princess Anne took time out for a spot of sustainable fashion therapy while visiting the Garden City. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch explains… Royalist pride was front and centre when […]
Ōtautahi, Christchurch, here we come!: ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
Following a truncated weekend of racing in Sydney, New Zealand’s SailGP team is heading into its long-awaited home debut, second on the Season 3 Leaderboard, with France hot on its tail. With the top four teams neck and neck, it will be all to play for as the fleet push their limits on […]
Leaving a legacy: ChristchurchNZ
The world’s most exciting racing on water is nearly here, and with the start line in sight, Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour is soon to come alive as the best sailors in the world take to the water. Whether you are a sailing fanatic or new to the sport, nothing beats backing Kiwi athletes in […]
Lyttelton, historic to hipster
Soon to host the upcoming ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Lyttelton, a port town located on the picturesque Banks Peninsula, is an area rich in architectural history. In 2009 Lyttelton was awarded Category I Historic Area status by the Historic Places Trust. The town’s historical significance was severely impacted by the devastating […]
