From survive to thrive: Christchurch Methodist Mission
“He lived unseen in plain sight – an over-65 kaumātua surviving on the streets of Ōtautahi, sheltering himself in a makeshift, man-made hut, with no income, no identification, and no clear pathway to help.” Metropol editor Nina Tucker uncovers the city’s harsh homelessness epidemic in conversation with local social services organisation Christchurch Methodist […]
HORSEPOWER. Curated by Nina Tucker
Take a risk. That’s what the Year of the Fire Horse means for fashion – bold, fiery, and adventurous sartorial choices that show the world you mean business. Fuse the stallion’s power with fire’s intense, passionate spirit to create sharp silhouettes, expressively style accessories and channel red energy.
Pump fiction
Landing just in time for a powerful Year of the Fire Horse (or May’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 release, perhaps), the pump is powering back through the office halls and city malls. The style is technically classified by its closed heel and toe form, but the pump has become a loose term […]
Styled seasonally: Maxwell Fashion
Summer is passing by, and the winter months are coming fast. Finding fashion that looks stylish but also keeps you warm can be a challenge. Your home for winter pieces this season, Maxwell Fashion in Halswell introduces its 2026 winter collection. Specialising in high-quality ladies’ fashion, the new season collection features premium merinos […]
Proper pruning: Complete Trees and Milling
From pruning trees and hedge cutting to technical rigging and complex removals, it pays to get a helping hand when maintaining your outdoor space. Trees are a critical and living part of our surroundings that deserve our respect and care, so say Ben and Jake, qualified arborists with more than 20 years of […]
Art with a heart: Selina Faimalo – Sea Signals Street art Festival Director | Flare
This month’s Ōtautahi street art festival highlights ocean conservation. Ispend a lot of time staring at walls. Not in a ‘lost my mind’ way, in a “what if this could mean something?” way. That’s how Sea Signals came to life. It’s Flare’s ocean-themed street art project popping up across Ōtautahi until 28 February, […]
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