Editor’s note: Mānawatia a Matariki
Packed with love and the latest every fortnight, each issue of Metropol is a timely reminder of the importance in reflection and celebration. Matariki, the Māori New Year, reminds us of the same. Without forgetting where we have been and acknowledging those who guided us, the appearance of the nine star cluster prompts us to look to the future with excitement.
Nurture, remember, gather, and embrace the community around us – Matariki is a wonderful opportunity to honour life’s best. If you’re stuck on where to go or what to do to celebrate, we provide a guide just a few pages in.
Inside, you will find an abundance of content to incite joy for what’s ahead. A confidence boost from styling a new pair of jeans, seeing smiles around the table after a delicious fish dish fills your family’s bellies, or that fuzzy feeling after reading a story about a good sort. Happiness often springs from the smallest moments. After all, the best things in life aren’t things.
If we’re talking good sorts, Canterbury has them in spades. Tamara Pitelen, Metropol’s deputy editor, shares her conversations with the ladies behind local luxury scarf brand Dark Hampton, and a passing of the baton of the iconic Theo’s Fisheries on Riccarton Rd. We met the Dark Hampton trio at a beautiful Pink Ribbon Breakfast – a connection that truly drove home the power of friendship. Local businesses feed so much into the economy and are crucial to Canterbury’s survival – you will discover many more to support inside.
If you believe a mayoress should be kind, generous and classy, Christchurch’s Chrissy Mauger will not disappoint. I was lucky to join her at home and learn about the life she leads – one that cherishes family and prioritises doing the right thing. As the frosty mornings ramp up, I’m delighted to reveal what is sure to warm up two readers. Bruce Holm and Sue Winters, thanks to Allen & Unwin NZ, we’re arming you each with a copy of Everyday Comfort Food by Vanya Insull to combat this cold weather. Enjoy.
