E-bike festival coming to Arrowtown
Riders will descend on Arrowtown in November for a weekend of curated trail experiences, in New Zealand’s inaugural Cyclorama. On November 13 and 14, e-bike riders from across New Zealand will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for bespoke adventures and fun trails curated to complement the natural surroundings and regional heritage. […]
From the editor: 22 July 2021
Welcome to another issue of Metropol. Spring is a month away with occasional glimpses of warmer days ahead, yet for many the best of winter has yet to come. Regular snow dumps mean hitting the slopes, and for destinations such as Queenstown, a much-needed boost to income. As a newbie to the […]
Rug up: Bowron Sheepskins
The cold weather has arrived, it’s time to bundle up and stay warm in style. Warm in the winter and cool in the summer, you cannot beat a decorative sheepskin. Instantly recognisable, a natural sheepskin has long been a staple in Kiwi homes. Operating out of Woolston since 1879, Bowron takes […]
Hellishly entertaining
It promises to be a thrilling, electrifying night when the curtain rises on The Court Theatre’s production of Frankenstein. Described as a “hell of a production” by The Times, the play first opened to London audiences in 2011, penned by British playwright, Nick Dear, who adapted his play from the novel by […]
A musical feast
On July 24, the Go Live Music Festival will fill the Christchurch Town Hall with the music of more than 16 new and established Ōtautahi performers. Julia Strelou talks with one of them. Pop/jazz sensation Emily C Browning, who released her new single ‘I Wasn’t Into You Anyway’ in April, is one […]
Feel good about smiling: Merivale Denture Clinic
Dentures are often thought of as something that look like teeth and will help you eat a little better, but there’s a lot more to them. Senior clinical dental technician Thomas Gu of the Merivale Denture Clinic says dentures are precision oral prosthesis. They restore lost function of the mouth and teeth […]
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