Celebrating women’s rugby
Christchurch is part of a pop-up street art exhibition celebrating women’s rugby. The Support Our Sisters: The Art of Rugby series has seen seven bespoke, large scale street artworks on display in Christchurch, Whangarei, Auckland, and Hamilton since mid-September. Rugby World Cup collaborated with seven established New Zealand street artists, who have encapsulated […]
Off and racing
Successful sailing duo Peter Burling and Blair Tuke visited Christchurch earlier this month in preparation for SailGP on Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour, 18-19 March 2023. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with them to talk tactics. Olympic medallists, America’s Cup winners, and SailGP co-CEOs, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have truly earned a place […]
Wow, take a bow
The 2022 World of Wearable Art™ (WOW) Supreme Award went to Hawke’s Bay artist Kate MacKenzie, the second time she has been bestowed the coveted top prize. MacKenzie is among 21 award winners in the 2022 World of WearableArt Awards Competition, across three recurring sections, Aotearoa, Avant-garde and Open, as well as three […]
Festive fun in the park
Celebrate the start of the Kiwi festive season at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, returning to Christchurch’s North Hagley Park on Saturday 26 November. The event promises family and friends a fabulous free night of world class entertainment from some of Aotearoa’s top singers, dancers and musicians. Songbird Kaylee Bell (pictured) will be […]
Unforgettable moments: Skyline Queenstown
A visit to Skyline Queenstown starts with a scenic gondola ride high above Queenstown, before you take the driving seat in the gravity-fuelled Skyline luge. Once you’ve conquered the course, hop on the chairlift and do it all again and again and again. Once is never enough. Then treat yourself to a sumptuous […]
Highland fling this spring
A short three hours drive south of Christchurch you arrive in the port town of Ōamaru. North Otago’s largest town is a wonderful destination to visit, especially with the array of exciting events on its annual calendar. One such event that is returning to the town this November is the Ōamaru Victorian Heritage […]
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