Where imagination takes flight: Minnies Preschool and Nursery
Somewhere in the heart of Merivale, brush strokes tell stories, playgrounds become castles, and Canterbury kids are given every opportunity to imagine. Play is the best way for young children to learn,” says Cathy Smits, centre manager at Minnies Preschool and Nursery, where imagination runs wild. “We know children are naturally curious, so […]
Ready Player Hanmer: Pixel Planet
A space-age adventure has found its home in Hanmer Springs, introducing a range of attractions the village has never seen before. A virtual reality rollercoaster might seem an unlikely addition to an alpine village better known for mountain views and thermal pools. But for Hanmer Springs, the future has arrived in the form […]
Puddle queens
Curated by Nina Tucker Caught in a shower? Here’s how to dress for winter weather in style. A chic raincoat, sustainably-made umbrella, and the perfect pair of wellies. The famously Glastonbury-esque accessory, gumboots are showing up in the styling of new-season Sylvester, Trelise Cooper and Karen Walker, and it’s undeniably cute. Well, it’s […]
Fearless: Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw says there’s no reason anyone couldn’t compete in One NZ GODZONE – the adventure race where teams of four from across the globe navigate a relentless eight-day course of more than 600 kilometres on foot, bike, kayak, and packraft, to test their skills and endurance. Metropol editor Nina Tucker finds out […]
Women of impact
From asset strategy and valuation to engineering in Antarctica, meet three of the women helping shape how the built environment of Ōtautahi grows, functions, and feels. Joanna den Hollander National Asset Manager, Ngāi Tahu Property As the national asset manager for Ngāi Tahu Property, Joanna is responsible for the group’s property investment portfolio […]
Running with purpose: Todd Andrews
Christchurch sports performance coach Todd Andrews has a crazy dream. Later this year, he aims to break the record for running the length of New Zealand and next year he plans to run from one side of Australia to the other – all to fundraise for Cholmondeley Children’s Centre. He sat down with […]
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