Meet the principal: Selwyn House School
Having started as Principal of Selwyn House School at the beginning of this year, I have enjoyed taking some time to observe, listen and learn about what it is that makes Selwyn House the special school that it is. Having both worked in Christchurch schools for the last 30 years and put my […]
Meet the principal: St Andrew’s College
The St Andrew’s College community has welcomed 2022 with great energy, and a sense of excitement as we mark the 30th anniversary of officially becoming co-educational. After four ‘trail blazers’ had enrolled as the first senior girls in 1991, it was a momentous and positive occasion when 55 female students walked through the […]
Meet the principal: St Margaret’s College
It is widely accepted that the world will benefit from new combinations of leadership, ones where women play a fundamental role. It is our intention at St Margaret’s College to realise the next generation of young women with strong traditional values, empowered to step confidently into the modern world. SMC offers that balanced […]
Meet the principal: Cathedral Grammar
The pursuit of excellence, strong character, broad opportunities, multiple pathways for success and focussing on our students’ well-being is at the heart of all we do. Cathedral Grammar is an independent school providing high-quality education for pre-school, primary school and intermediate aged girls and boys on the banks of the Avon River overlooking […]
From the editor: 14 April 2022
Happy together Everybody loves a wedding and once a year Metropol wraps the local marriage scene up in ribbon and tulle and delivers it to our readers in one amazing package. This is it, our annual wedding issue which is packed full of people, places and present ideas; everything essential for your wedding. […]
Dancing the night away
Get your dancing shoes ready for one of the best nights of the year. The Cholmondeley team and principal partner ILAM Toyota, are hosting a fun-filled night of auctions, drinks, degustation-style canapés, and dancing to the live music of ‘The Corks’. “Cholmondeley Children’s Centre’s focus is that every child leaves with enhanced well-being […]
An eye for detail
With over 20 years of working closely with brides, Lisa Dermott has plenty of experience when it comes to the beautiful gowns that are often the star of wedding day celebrations. Metropol’s Georgia Summerton chats to her about what she has learnt during her career in the bridal industry, and what success comes […]
Inspired by nature
Self-taught sustainable jewellery artist Julia Banks has always been creative. “I enjoy exploring the beauty of everyday objects and my surroundings.” When she found herself some land in the rural countryside of Greendale, her eye for design saw it transformed it into a brand new heritage-style home and 2.5 acres of landscaped garden […]
Paper, creature, stone exhibit
Creatures from the distant past or visitors from another dimension? An arresting new exhibition from internationally renowned Kiwi artist Francis Upritchard features a range of human and animal forms made from balata rubber, a curious substance extracted from trees in Brazil. The new exhibition ‘Paper, Creature, Stone’ also includes ceramic works, figurative sculptures […]
Open finance benefits
Open finance is tipped to become the standard for consumers’ financial welfare and empowerment, according to a new Aotearoa fintech research report. FinTechNZ executive director Jason Roberts says the huge opportunities for Kiwi businesses and consumers can’t be ignored; with open finance set to increase competition and innovation across many sectors. “Emerging fintech […]
