Tammy Wells, a stellar career
For 35 years, Tammy Wells has been the voice and the face behind one of New Zealand’s most endearing and enduring characters. Metropol’s Céline Gibson catches up with her at home in Darfield. The Briscoes Lady is so deeply embedded into Kiwi culture that she has already achieved icon status, popping into the […]
New black fern on the field Rosie Kelly
Rosie Kelly began playing rugby at four years old. Twenty years on, she has a Black Ferns contract. Metropol’s Nina Tucker follows the emerging rugby star from high school fields to the national stage. Rosie Kelly played for the winning side, Matatū, in last year’s inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki, but now […]
Shower them in flowers: Victoria Florists
Life moves fast, and sometimes the loved ones we plan to spoil for a birthday, anniversary, or in a moment of spontaneity, are forgotten. The team at Victoria Florists know it all too well: rushed trips on forgotten occasions for last minute bouquets. To aid our busy lives, they have launched two flower […]
How to: School Holidays
Heading into the school holidays, it’s time to refresh that list of activities up your sleeve for when you need them most. Nothing is worse than trying to entertain excitable, energy-filled littlest loves at home. Metropol has you covered with these suggestions. To educate and excite, get out and about to one of […]
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