March 2023 GR Corolla Launch Toyota Fest and GR Sport Hilux

TOYOTA GR COROLLA LAUNCH/TOYOTA FESTIVAL 2023 Did you know that one in every four cars on New Zealand roads is a Toyota? It’s hard not to deny the impact this brand has on Kiwi motoring. Toyota New Zealand’s efforts to “Kiwi-ise” the Toyota brand over the last few decades has created a single […]

Important Things New Crypto Users Should Know in 2023

Cryptocurrencies today are no longer considered a scam. The crypto market has entered the mainstream with a bam. Cryptocurrencies actually have become one of the most attractive investments by 2021, thanks to one of the longest bull cycles that started in 2020. But, since the crypto market is fully decentralized, it didn’t take […]

Editor’s perspective: Teething troubles

Any major new event is not without its share of teething problems, and that appears to be the case for the inaugural ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix held earlier in March on Lyttelton Harbour. As was to be expected, there were a few complaints from some residents, and some attendees, but isn’t […]

The Ten Tenors: Christchurch Town Hall, April 13

From the North to the South, the countryside to the beach, The Ten Tenors are on their way to it all. Embarking on a nationwide tour beginning 13 April in Christchurch, the tenors will also perform in Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Dunedin, Tauranga, and Invercargill. These vocal powerhouses have […]

Ōtautahi’s entrepreneurial Antony Gough

Christchurch businessman, property developer, and entrepreneur Antony Gough talks fashion, property development, and rebuilding, with Metropol editor Lynda Papesch. Antony Gough is equally well-known for his sartorial splendour as he is for his entrepreneurial business acumen. Considered one of Christchurch’s most influential businessmen, he’s earned his own unique place in the city’s rebuild […]

A life championing cheese

In mid-March, world-renowned cheese-master Juliet Harbutt visited Christchurch, supporting the Tearfund Sri Lanka Post-war Dairy Project. Metropol’s Céline Gibson caught up with her to find out more. Cheese is a passion for Kiwi Juliet Harbutt, and always will be. These days she uses her love and knowledge of cheese to help those less […]