Sweater weather
CURATED BY NINA TUCKER I don’t know if you’ve felt winter’s sharp chill (if you haven’t, I’m envious), but it’s certainly sweater weather. A lot of my friends are basking in the European sun right now – showing no shame in sharing glorious snaps of their summer situation – and I’ve found the […]
Living child-free: Danni Duncan
Christchurch entrepreneur Danni Duncan is the face of the child-free movement here in New Zealand. Her aim is to head up the global child-free community, and the recent launch of her online platform The Others Club is the first step. Danni spoke to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about providing a home for […]
Steal their style
From décor to statement details, we deciphered three key trends that came across in winning Canterbury homes from the 2026 New Zealand Architecture Awards. Award-winning homes are some of the best places to find inspiration for new ways to style or elevate your space. True to their status (each home must first be […]
So much fun(nel)
BY NINA TUCKER Funnel necks have been named everything from the winter season’s chicest staple to the ultimate alternative to traditional turtlenecks – so what do you need to think about when shopping for your own? I purchased my first funnel neck coat a few months before I saw them everywhere. It wasn’t […]
Michelin fairy dust: Editor Nina Tucker
On the last Tuesday in June, a cohort of Christchurch’s (and the country’s) finest chefs and hospitality operators gathered at New Zealand’s first Michelin ceremony in anxious excitement. Had they done enough – been consistent enough – to impress the anonymous Michelin inspectors eating their way through Aotearoa? Had they cooked food delicious […]
Fendalton finest
For its stunning design of a Fendalton home, Christchurch-based design practice PRau Architects has taken home a win in the New Zealand Institute of Architects regional awards. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a team to create a stunning home. From the vision of the architect to […]
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