The builder’s daughter
Lilly Cooper loves Tuesdays. Every Tuesday afternoon, irrespective of weather or pressing business matters, Lilly will be found in the company of her adored two-year-old grandson, Edgar. “That’s where I get my balance. I have absolutely bonded with him and he’s very special. We have beautiful times together,” Lilly says. One can only […]
From the editor: 10 November 2022
Get active Game On Canterbury is a new fixture aimed at encouraging more Cantabrians into sport and active recreation activities, starting in February next year. The inaugural free event will be held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Sunday 19 February 2023, with a focus on opportunities to try new things and […]
From the editor: 27 October 2022
New beginning The votes have been counted and throughout New Zealand, numerous new mayors and local body councillors are getting to grips with their roles. Christchurch is among them with Phil Mauger winning the mayoralty race, joining seven new and nine returning councillors to run our fair city. The days ahead will prove […]
Taking a new path
In September, Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Malcolm Johns announced he was leaving the airport after nine years, to take up an Auckland-based role. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him before his departure. Christchurch Airport has been through a taxing and busy time during the last few years, largely weathering the storm […]
Crime is his forte
Craig Sisterson is a lapsed lawyer, who grew up among Middle Earth scenery in the South Island, solving mysteries alongside the Hardy Boys. He chats to Metropol about his latest project. Long before he attended law school in Christchurch for five years, Craig Sisterson had an abiding fascination with crime and solving mysteries. […]
Let the music play on
Christchurch will come alive with the sounds of music from 14 – 20 November as our city celebrates Music Therapy Week, with this year’s theme being Make the Change. Kimberley Wade, Neurologic Music Therapist and Director of Southern Music Therapy (SMT) explains, “Music Therapy New Zealand wants to bring an awareness as to […]
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