Enjoy a purr-fect outing: The Purrfect Ride
Taking a ride gains a whole new meaning when Heather-Leigh Cumming and Allen Cross are behind the wheel. Heather and Allen are cat lovers so it’s no surprise that their company is called The Purr-fect Ride, or that their fleet of luxury limousines are all Jaguars. From hen parties to weddings, stag nights […]
The Influencers: Rod Carr
Emissions pricing ahead The Climate Change Commission has recommended that a basic farm-level emissions pricing system be introduced as soon as it is possible. This would help to lay foundations, which could then be rapidly developed into a more responsive and effective policy. The best approach to pricing agricultural emissions would be a […]
The Influencers: Alison Adams
Learn from others I recently returned from an amazing trip to Adelaide, Ōtautahi’s Australian sister city, to mark the 50th anniversary of our partnership. I can honestly say that of all my delegation visits, this was the most relevant, inspirational and practical one. Adelaide has abundant parallels to Christchurch and we can learn […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
A critical mission Previously with the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, I viewed the key to our country’s future as being “the successful application of technology to leverage our Natural Capital on a platform of product and service integrity”. In this context, Natural Capital is our resource base including our people, and integrity […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Take a stand Yes, it is that time again. Nominations have opened for the local body elections and close on 12 August. We already have a couple of high-profile candidates for the Mayoralty, which is great – turnout always increases with such a contest. Were you thinking of putting your hat in the […]
From the editor: 21 July 2022
Stadium green light Arguably some of the best news this month was the Christchurch City Council’s vote to proceed with the construction of the multi-use stadium. The majority of councillors voted in favour of the project with only three against it. This is great news for Christchurch and the wider region, with the […]
Back together again
Fondly known as the talented front woman for Fur Patrol, Julia Deans is getting the band back together for a reunion tour this August. Georgia Summerton catches up with the rock and roll star ahead of the tour. Born right here in Christchurch, Julia Deans was always destined for a creative life, with […]
The Pōhutukawa pathway
A mural showing a colourful, abstract journey of growth and recovery is now on show at Ōtautahi’s child and youth mental health outpatient unit, at The Princess Margaret Hospital in Cashmere. The mural, titled The Pōhutukawa Pathway, was designed by teenage Christchurch artist Ella Ward, and was unveiled by her in conjunction with mental health […]
Tap dance to the top
In a cut-throat New Zealand entertainment industry, emerging young Christchurch performer Bayley Graham has found himself in the spotlight, thanks to hard work and dedication. The tap-dancing talent chats exclusively with Metropol writer Nina Tucker about his recent win on the New Zealand talent show ‘60 Seconds’, what tap dance means to him, […]
Shakespeare classic comes to life: Top Dog Theatre
Top Dog Theatre returns to the Isaac Theatre Royal next month with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Running from 11 to 13 August, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Shakespeare’s brilliant fast-paced romantic comedy, brimming with interwoven plots of romance, love potions, songs, dances, and practical jokes to delight and entertain the audience. With live […]
