See in the new year
For many of us, ringing in the New Year means gathering and celebrating. HIT THE STREETS TO PARTY Slip into your sparkliest dress, sprinkle yourself with glitter, and hit the town. On Oxford Terrace and down St Asaph Street, a variety of venues will be putting on NYE bashes, so you can sing […]
Celebrating Christmas
Christmas means different things to different people, yet many who celebrate it share the same feelings about why and how. Here’s what some of the Cantabrians Metropol has featured this year have to say: Phil Mauger, Christchurch Mayor “Christmas is a special time of year that I really look forward to because it’s […]
Nutrition and sports
Lea Stening has motivated some of New Zealand’s top cricketers, rowers, Para Olympians and many more. Georgia Summerton caught up with her, ahead of her latest book launch. Dietician, columnist, author and motivator, Lea Stening is a house-hold name in many sporting homes, having worked with dozens of adults and children. Her latest […]
SCAPE 2022: Anderson Llyod
Sweat Equity is the theme of this year’s SCAPE Public Art Season. Guaranteed to be the highlight of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s cultural calendar, eight local and international artists will showcase their unique interpretation of this year’s theme, Sweat Equity. Available for all to experience until 29 January, Sweat Equity is the third in a three-part […]
Exhilarating Entertainment: Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival
Get set for mind-blowing days and magic nights at the 30th anniversary celebration of Bread & Circus. The party returns to the streets of Ōtautahi Christchurch for some serious summer fun. Originally known as The World Buskers Festival, the popular Christchurch event was created and founded in 1994 by Jodi Wright. It wasn’t […]
Christmas market
Support local, get in the festive spirit and find some fantastic gifts. It’s not too late to grab your best tote bag and fill it up with gift goodies from the local Christmas markets, in the weeks leading up to the 25th. See below: December 15 The Tannery Xmas Market December 16 Bush Inn […]
Nelson’s summer fest
All of Nelson’s not-to-miss summer events made easy. Nelson has long been a summer travel destination for New Zealanders, boasting beautiful beaches, wineries and walks, and close proximity to Tasman’s best spots. But what’s on offer for those of us who want to brighten – and maybe boogie – up our Nelson summer? […]
The best summer staycation
Whether you are bound to the city for work, find it too hard to travel with children, or have family coming to visit you, here are some of the top things to do in the Garden City this summer. Adventure – Mountain bike or hike the port hills. The bike trails have a […]
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 all ages, including jet boating, river rafting, off-road buggy adventures and paintball, as well as quad biking, clay bird shooting and bungy jumping for adults. Hanmer Springs Attractions are the only jet boat operator […]
Relax in style: Clear Ridge Apartments
Perhaps it might be opportune to think ahead beyond the “silly season” to plan some truly personal recuperative relaxation, somewhere luxurious, set in a stunning environment. That’s what you will find at Clear Ridge Apartments, right in the heart of Hanmer Springs village. This 5-star boutique accommodation consists of 13 beautifully furnished and […]
