The ABCs of Ōamaru
There is much to discover in Ōamaru, let’s start with the ABCs A ART, FORRESTER GALLERY Housed in a spectacular neo-classical building, Forrester Gallery is a piece of art itself, when you walk between the large columns and into the gallery, you‘ll see local art, historic art or an educational lecture being put […]
Around Ōamaru
Read about what to see on the drive to Ōamaru and the very fabric of it’s community. Get an holistic idea about this coastal town below. Drive If you’re heading from the West Coast to Ōamaru make sure to take the drive down the Waitaki Valley. On this route you’ll see agriculture, lakes, […]
Pros and cons of cruise ships: Editor’s perspective
For every Cantabrian who is happy to see the cruise ships back in Lyttelton, there is another who is upset about them. Uncertainty and concerns swirl around the environmental impacts that they have, and their value to the ports settlements where they dock. The past few weeks have seen numerous cruise ships pull […]
Skincare Successor
If you had told Brigit Blair that her solution to soothing her children’s eczema would one day become an internationally recognised brand, she might not have believed you. Twenty seven years later her daughter Juliet speaks to Metropol’s Georgia Summerton about taking on the CEO role of that very brand. Born in England […]
Joy Reid: One mother to another
A familiar face to many Cantabrians, and a recipient of a KiwiBank 2023 Local Hero Award, Joy Reid has long been a trusted voice reporting on many New Zealand moments. Broadcasting is one of her many hats – Georgia Summerton chats to her about her story, including her incredible charity and the personal […]
Life is precious: Cancer Society
When dealing with cancer, having a place for support, advice and information is paramount. “More precious” is the catchphrase for the Cancer Society’s campaign to raise the $3.5 million required to complete its new cancer centre in Papanui. “Over a decade after losing our old premises in the earthquakes, our new centre is […]
Delicious Culverden cuisine: Red Post Cafe
We are definitely looking forward to some warm sunny days over the summer. Spring has been cool and unpredictable and to be able to dine outdoors in lovely surroundings will be a boost to many spirits. A special place to dine is in the garden of the Red Post Cafe in Culverden. The […]
Trek to Hanmer
Heading to Hanmer Springs means all types of adventures pop up on your radar. Trekking is one of them. You can experience the Hanmer Basin via a horse trek, which will offer a unique panoramic view of the surrounding outback from up high in your saddle. Or you could pick a llama to […]
Sharing & Celebrating
Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gearing up for a whole month of activities, from 1 to 31 March 2023, sporting the new name, Neighbours Aotearoa. The name change supports the vision to see locally driven year-round activities, participation and organising around ‘Sharing, Growing and Celebrating’ in Aotearoa. Streets, apartment blocks, rural communities, neighbourhoods, and […]
Focus on long term: Team Sheppard
The property market seems to be a hot topic for debate over the past month, yet it is not all doom and gloom which the media leads us to believe. When we take Auckland and Wellington statistics out, we can get a far clearer picture of what is happening, says Marijke Sheppard of […]
