From the editor: 21 July 2022
Stadium green light Arguably some of the best news this month was the Christchurch City Council’s vote to proceed with the construction of the multi-use stadium. The majority of councillors voted in favour of the project with only three against it. This is great news for Christchurch and the wider region, with the […]
Back together again
Fondly known as the talented front woman for Fur Patrol, Julia Deans is getting the band back together for a reunion tour this August. Georgia Summerton catches up with the rock and roll star ahead of the tour. Born right here in Christchurch, Julia Deans was always destined for a creative life, with […]
The Pōhutukawa pathway
A mural showing a colourful, abstract journey of growth and recovery is now on show at Ōtautahi’s child and youth mental health outpatient unit, at The Princess Margaret Hospital in Cashmere. The mural, titled The Pōhutukawa Pathway, was designed by teenage Christchurch artist Ella Ward, and was unveiled by her in conjunction with mental health […]
Tap dance to the top
In a cut-throat New Zealand entertainment industry, emerging young Christchurch performer Bayley Graham has found himself in the spotlight, thanks to hard work and dedication. The tap-dancing talent chats exclusively with Metropol writer Nina Tucker about his recent win on the New Zealand talent show ‘60 Seconds’, what tap dance means to him, […]
Shakespeare classic comes to life: Top Dog Theatre
Top Dog Theatre returns to the Isaac Theatre Royal next month with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Running from 11 to 13 August, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Shakespeare’s brilliant fast-paced romantic comedy, brimming with interwoven plots of romance, love potions, songs, dances, and practical jokes to delight and entertain the audience. With live […]
A life-changing experience
Kaikōura is one of the best places in the world to encounter dolphins in their natural environment. It’s just you, the open ocean… and Kaikōura’s wild Dusky Dolphins. One of the most interactive and acrobatic species of dolphin, they’re thrilling to watch and magical to interact with. Here the encounter is all on […]
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