Where community gathers: The Golden Mile
A warm welcome in Templeton at a restaurant designed for families, celebrations, and memorable meals at affordable prices. At the heart of the community, The Golden Mile Tavern has become a favourite gathering place for families, friends, and celebrations of all kinds. With a warm, family-friendly vibe, the restaurant welcomes everyone from young […]
Get the look of Cassie Henderson
Cover star Cassie Henderson campaigned to wear shorts at high school – she’s known her style for a long time. The singer-songwriter adopts two distinct aesthetics, each serving what she needs for where she’s going. We break down her style so you can get the look. Cassie describes her day-to-day uniform as “dad […]
Steve’s scene
Your women-who-rock-roundup from global music consultant and Dolly Parton’s local publicist, Steve Guest. Y ou can say you were there (if you were) at Lainey Wilson’s simply fantastic show at Wolfbrook Arena in February. She is pure country rock and such a delight. Lainey loved New Zealand – she managed to check out […]
Who runs the world?
Alexa, play Lemonade by Cassie Henderson. Or Bic Runga’s Sway. Or any of the other musical masterpieces we’ve curated and compiled into one Metropol playlist filled with women who rock, available on Spotify. Because what’s better than electrifying, serenading music? When there’s a fierce, fearless female behind it. That was our goal with […]
A hilltop haven
When Marion McKellow first drove up the secluded driveway of Pine Hill House near Cust, it was bleak midwinter. Words: Pattie Pegler | Images: Supplied The skies were grey and the garden was bare. But Marion instantly loved the peace and quiet, it was just the haven she was looking for – away […]
Layer the look: Made in the Shade
It’s the time of year for transitional dressing, and if Christchurch weather is anything to go by, you need to be prepared for four seasons in one day. Ali Donn is welcoming everything from autumnal dresses to winter knitwear in every colour at Made in the Shade. From boxes of new season Vassalli […]
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