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 there’s a […]

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 services that […]

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 Christchurch’s local […]

Get kids cookin’: International Culinary Studio

As busy parents, we don’t always look upon July school holidays with unalloyed delight. With outdoor options often ruled out, it would be wonderful to balance the inevitable screentime with something super fun, skill building, and educational. Fitting the bill entirely is the bespoke children’s holiday course at the International Culinary Studio. Director Cheryl Cordier, […]

A balanced focus: Anstice Optometrists

Genetics, individual characteristics, and environment all play a role in the development of myopia (short sightedness) over time. Myopia is where the eyeball is too long or too powerful, resulting in blurred far vision, with close objects clear within a certain range. Your optometrist will identify key risk indicators for the need to slow down […]

Hop on a tram: Christchurch Attractions

Grab an all-day pass and explore Christchurch’s central city on board the Christchurch Tram’s restored vintage tramcars. With 18 stops to hop on and off at along with live commentary from your driver, it’s the perfect way to see the evolving city centre – plus children travel free with a paying adult. The team also […]