From the editor: 29 September 2022
Coming home Home means different things to different people. For instance, some refer to their place of origin, their residential area or even their country as ‘home’. For others, such as younger generations, it may be where they grew up or where they are currently residing. Regardless, the word home evokes unique memories […]
Live in the present
In the lead up to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Lynda Papesch catches up with iconic Kiwi netballer, coach, motivator and cancer survivor Marg Foster about moving forward. Meeting Marg Foster (MNZM ) is inspirational, even more so when you hear her story and what she does now. These days the former Silver […]
From park bench to penthouse
Successful Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about life, lyrics and looking for new frontiers. Entrepreneurial, entertaining and engaging all describe Kevin Carlin. So does survivor, a powerful descriptive that sums up his traumatic start in life, and a few other ups and downs along the way. The man […]
Cup week action
Cantabrians are gearing up for a busy November with a variety of exciting events on the agenda. Included in those are Cup time at Addington Raceway, Riccarton Park racing, and of course, the New Zealand Agricultural Show. Each is a stand-out event in its own right, while together they make for an action-packed […]
City haven: Wyndham Garden
The festive season is starting, with Cup Week, and Christchurch on Show, then heading into Labour Weekend, Christmas and New Year, and it isn’t too soon to plan where to stay during your celebrations. One attractive option is the stylish Wyndham Garden Hotel in Kilmore Street, Christchurch, conveniently located just a short stroll […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
A final thank you This is my last column as Mayor of Ōtautahi Christchurch, and I have to say that I am as optimistic now for our future as I was when I first ran in 2013. Despite all the financial challenges we have had to face and the crises we have continued […]
The Influencers: Ross Steele
Feeling optimistic This month, Te Pae Christchurch hosted it’s 100th event – a milestone we did not expect to achieve so soon after opening. W hile there are a couple of reasons to achieve this in such a short space of time, the overwhelming feedback we’ve had, and certainly what is showing in our […]
The Influencers: Ali Adams
Aerospace taking off Can you guess which country launched the fourth-most rockets to space this year? New Zealand did, behind the US, China and Russia. I learned this at New Zealand’s inaugural Aerospace Summit this month, which showcased the rapid moves Aotearoa is making in the sector, which is worth $24 billion a […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
Nurturing children In late August, Te Papa Hauora, the Health Precinct, proudly supported the launch of a new collaboration, ‘Research for Children Aotearoa’. This initiative is being led by the University of Canterbury and the University of Otago, and strongly supported by local Tangata Whenua and Pasifika. A first for New Zealand, Research […]
From the editor: 15 September 2022
A sad loss Flags across Christchurch have been flying at half mast as those in the city join the rest of the Commonwealth in mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. During her 70 year reign, the Queen was a frequent visitor to Christchurch, leaving many people here with fond memories and a […]
