From the editor: 9 June 2022
Democracy One of the many joys of living in New Zealand is that it is a democracy. A simple definition of democracy is government by the people, or rather a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people, and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation, […]
Taking a new path
Christchurch Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner’s decision to exit local body politics at this year’s October elections surprised many. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch looks back on his career and at his path ahead. Taking time out to enjoy life is at the forefront of Andrew Turner’s thoughts these days. After October, Christchurch’s deputy mayor […]
Expanding our universe
A University of Canterbury student is rocketing from her lectures and labs into the American aerospace industry this year after she won a prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship. The only New Zealander and first person from the Southern Hemisphere to become a fellow, Jennifer Berry has already started her fourth year studying engineering at […]
Life is a cabaret
Described as a unique floorshow experience of song, dance and cirque acts, mixed with a sprinkle of delightful tongue-in-cheek items, Cabaret Einhundert (the word Einhundert translates to 100) celebrates 100 years of music, spanning eras from the 20s and 30s through to today. By the Silhouette Academy on June 18 and 19, it […]
Queenstown’s new rejuvenation mural
Leading New Zealand mural artist Tess Sheerin has produced a Covid-19 inspired mural in Queenstown, aimed at helping mental health. During and after the Covid-19 lockdowns, one positive effect on the Aotearoa community is that it has forced many people to consider what is most important in life, Sheerin says. This includes being […]
Purr-fect style and comfort: The Purrfect Ride
Pulling up in a Jag has been the perfect entrance for celebs, romantics, spies, and classic car connoisseurs for decades. In fact, that purr of the V8 motor, almost cat-like, has been a statement on the roads for 100 years – 2022 marks the Jaguar’s centenary. From a James Bond car chase in […]
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