Make fashion fun
Helping people with their fashion choices takes Christchurch stylist Lou Heller all around New Zealand. She talks to Céline Gibson about how and why fashion fills such an important role in her life. hen Lou Heller was a little girl, her favourite item of clothing was a white dress patterned with strawberries. […]
Being mindful in fashion
Mindful fashion is about embracing sustainable and ethical fashion. Instrumental in leading the way is Christchurch’s Untouched World founder Peri Drysdale. Lynda Papesch finds out more. Late last year a select group of fashion industry representatives gathered in Christchurch for the South Island’s inaugural Mindful Fashion NZ networking function. Among the key speakers […]
Community interests at heart
The 2022 Local Body Elections gave rise to new leadership at the Christchurch City Council, due to the retirement of the previous mayor Lianne Dalziel, and deputy mayor Andrew Turner. Metropol writer Rhonda Mitchell catches up with new deputy mayor Pauline Cotter. Family, community, and our city. These words drive Pauline Cotter, who […]
Adventure-filled Queenstown
Queenstown is a brilliant choice for a summer holiday destination for relaxation lovers and thrill-seekers alike. Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, Queenstown is a place where soaring mountains and crystal blue lakes meet. A popular destination for adrenaline junkies, who flock to try their hand at bungee jumping and sky […]
Experience the Yarra and Melbourne
Known as the coastal capital of Victoria, Melbourne has a bit of everything for the arts and culture lover, much of it situated along the lower reaches of the Yarra River. rom the hustle of the inner city to the trendy suburbs, Melbourne is a thriving cosmopolitan city, boasting more than enough museums, […]
Destination West Coast
The timeless allure of New Zealand’s wild West Coast is in its natural wilderness areas, friendly people, and the range of exciting activities it boasts. Dating back to the earliest settlement of New Zealand, the ‘Coast’ has earned a name for itself through gold and greenstone, coal, glaciers, whitebait, and rugged bush and […]
Read the latest issue
