Agritech companies attracting millions
New Zealand agritech companies are attracting millions of dollars of investment, says AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell. Remarkable progress is being made in new global partnerships, collaborations, investments and team growth, and this has set the scene for what he predicts will be a burst of growth in 2022 and beyond. One innovator […]
Realty rocks her world: Fernanda Hammett
In 2001, Fernanda Hammett left her home and family in Brazil for an extended visit to Christchurch, primarily to perfect her English. São Paulo, with a population in excess of 20 million was a far cry from the Garden City of Christchurch, population circa 450,000. The effusive, fun loving and adventurous 17-year-old embraced […]
Reaching for the stars
Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand is a new organisation dedicated to expanding opportunities for women and other gender minorities to work in space fields and pursuing gender equity in the space sector. Its aim is to provide a professional network and inclusive community that supports women working in the space sector in […]
From the editor: 17 February 2022
The power of positive thinking Optimism is one of my favourite words, and most of the time I’m a glass half full person. Actually I’m probably more of a glass three quarters full person, always looking on the bright side. Sometimes it is hard to find a bright side, but recently I read […]
Moving on and up
Christchurch’s innovative business environment is helping many to survive and even reach new heights, Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch discovered when catching up with local entrepreneur James Stewart. A businessman with numerous strings to his bow, James Stewart is not one to let Covid-19 slow his pace. The founder of Gemelli Consulting, he is […]
A kind of magic
Award-winning comedian magician Jarred Fell is a regular performer in Christchurch, including at the upcoming Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival 2022. He talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about shocking and delighting audiences in equal measure. Life – indeed the whole world – is definitely a stage for Jarred Fell. Deemed […]
Distinguished weavers exhibition
The art of Māori weaving is celebrating its survival in a world first exhibition, Te Puna Waiora: The Distinguished Weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi., on now at the Christchurch City Art Gallery. Te Puna Waiora lets visitors experience the exquisite details of a range of items – cloaks, tukutuku panels, tāniko, kete, footwear, […]
Mountain bike skills and tricks
Mountain biking tricks are a terrific way to get the adrenaline pumping. Beginners are best starting with an all-purpose mountain bike, such as a full suspension one, which is ideal for all sorts of trails and will help absorb the shock when performing tricks such as a front wheel lift. See guidance from […]
A place to celebrate: Rossendale Vineyard
Weddings are one of the great joys in life. Not much beats a day spent celebrating the love of your nearest and dearest. For the newly engaged, wedding planning can be exciting, but also overwhelming. With so many decisions to make, it can be hard to know where to start. The venue is […]
A decade of sound advice: Alistair Bean & Associates
Financial advice is a necessity in today’s world, both for businesses and private individuals. Many people seek financial advice when they are at a crossroads in their life. Planning for the future, buying a house, starting a family or looking at retirement are all times when professional financial advice may be of lasting […]
