5 ways to well-being

Energise little explorers: Christchurch Attractions

Little explorers are right at home in Christchurch. Secure an annual pass from Christchurch Attractions and never worry about where to take your children when school holidays come around. For just $240 per family of two adults and up to three children, enjoy unlimited entry to the iconic Gondola and Tram experiences. Between […]

Great homes for great hounds

As the racing ban takes effect, 2500 greyhounds will soon need a place to call home. After years of controversy and mounting animal welfare concerns, greyhound racing in Aotearoa is officially coming to an end. The Government has announced that by 31 July 2026, all racing will cease, and with that decision, around […]

Clever clogs: The evolution of the Croc

Metropol editor Nina Tucker investigates… are Crocs cool again? I didn’t want to believe it either. That was, until deputy editor Tamara Pitelen and I were in Merivale research-gathering – otherwise known as window shopping – and there they were. A pair of sparkling, embellished, platform Crocs sitting on the shelf of a […]

Spot on: Fashion has gone dotty

Word, or pattern, on the street is polka dot. Subtle specks, bold spots – we’ve seen them on everything from the international runway to the recent collections from New Zealand brands like Sylvester, RUBY, and Moochi. Adorably flirtatious and terribly timeless, polka dot has looped back once again to the centre of fashion’s […]

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Loving the skin you’re in: Louise Highet has dedicated her career to helping people feel better about their image

Aging naturally, yet gracefully is something we all aspire to achieve. Registered Cosmetic Nurse, Louise Highet will help you achieve both skin health and skin beauty. From a nursing career which has included both hospital and primary health care, Louise then pursued the field of dermatology and cosmetic medicine. Optimising skin health and […]

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Taking root: Q&A with the couple behind Lyttleton’s Roots Restaurant

From an unassuming two-storey building on the main street of Lyttelton, a small restaurant is turning out some of the best food in the country. Headed by Giulio and Christy Sturla, Roots opened in London St in 2012 and has been making culinary waves in the port-side town. Metropol talks to the couple […]