Fashion icon Paula Ryan
Few in the cut and thrust of the fashion industry will not have heard of Cantabrian Paula Ryan. Metropol’s Céline Gibson catches up with Paula, and talks of times gone by, and those to come. Toss out your first wedding gown, stock up on comfortable jersey knits, and have fun with what you wear, says […]
Saving innocents from landmines
Ukrainian director for mine action, Anthony Connell, was back on home soil recently, and Metropol’s deputy editor Daniella Judge took the time to chat to him. Anthony Connell is no stranger to war, having served as a New Zealand solider in Iraq. After his service, he was recommended for a role at the Foundation Suisse […]
Josh Komen, giving back
More than a decade since his diagnosis, two-time leukaemia survivor Josh Komen is pledging to ‘give back’ to those who were there for him during his darkest days. The former athlete – who was known as one of New Zealand’s fastest middle distance runners – is the first-ever ambassador for the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust, […]
Attenborough’s map app
David Attenborough is one of the most loved and respected travel and nature documentary producers on the planet. During his 70-year career, he has presented from 330 locations across 83 different countries and territories. Now nature lovers can follow his footsteps with an interactive map to mark every location he has recorded in. Armchair explorers […]
A cherished heritage site: Riccarton House and Bush Enhancement project
Riccarton House and Bush is a familiar spot for many Cantabrians who enjoy the food markets on a Saturday morning. However, do we truly know its history? A Rich History Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush holds a captivating history that intertwines with the rich tapestry of Christchurch. Nestled within this enchanting seven-hectare forest are towering trees, that […]
A great escape
Taking a break from work, family, or just because you can, doesn’t have to mean fleeing the country, although that too is an option. The areas in and around Christchurch offer a myriad of opportunities for short and long-term escapes, ranging from sophisticated luxury to more simple accommodation. Queenstown, Dunedin, Kaikoura are all a few […]