Sustainable royal treat

Hundreds packed into Cathedral Square in Christchurch on 17 February to catch a glimpse of Anne, Princess Royal. Aside from meeting an adoring public, Princess Anne took time out for a spot of sustainable fashion therapy while visiting the Garden City. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch explains… Royalist pride was front and centre when several hundred […]

Ōtautahi, Christchurch, here we come!: ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix

Following a truncated weekend of racing in Sydney, New Zealand’s SailGP team is heading into its long-awaited home debut, second on the Season 3 Leaderboard, with France hot on its tail. With the top four teams neck and neck, it will be all to play for as the fleet push their limits on Whakaraupō, Lyttelton […]

Leaving a legacy: ChristchurchNZ

The world’s most exciting racing on water is nearly here, and with the start line in sight, Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour is soon to come alive as the best sailors in the world take to the water. Whether you are a sailing fanatic or new to the sport, nothing beats backing Kiwi athletes in a global […]

Lyttelton, historic to hipster

Soon to host the upcoming ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Lyttelton, a port town located on the picturesque Banks Peninsula, is an area rich in architectural history. In 2009 Lyttelton was awarded Category I Historic Area status by the Historic Places Trust. The town’s historical significance was severely impacted by the devastating earthquakes that […]

Floral trends: Victoria Florists

Looking for the latest floral trends? Look no further than Victoria Florists’ website. With “Petal Talk,” a blog that covers current flower trends and the meanings behind various types of flowers, you’ll find everything you need in one place. The team at Victoria Florists also stays on top of the game by using social media […]

Frenchly minted: Commonwealth Vault

The news that Paris Mint coins are now available to purchase, right here in Christchurch, will see every numismatist (collectible coin enthusiast) punching the air in jubilation. Paris Mint, more correctly known as La Monnaie de Paris, is the world’s oldest continuously running minting institution (founded in the year 864) dedicated to the manufacturing of […]