Celebrating Christmas
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and Christmas means different things to different people. Metropol asked a few of our well-known locals about what it means to them. Lianne Dalziel Christchurch City Mayor Lianne Dalziel plans to spend her Christmas in town catching up with family. “I may slip away for a few […]
Check into Isolation Hotel
Cantabrians are encouraged to put themselves in the frame in a new exhibition at Canterbury Museum. Isolation Hotel is a unique, immersive art experience by Auckland artist Heather Straka, brought to Christchurch by the museum in collaboration with SCAPE Public Art. Visitors to the exhibition will check in to a specially-constructed set designed […]
Bringing the show to you
Last week TVNZ viewers may have seen Christchurch-based reporter Ali Pugh in a special programme, The New Zealand Agricultural Show. She talks to Metropol about the feelgood and educational aspects of agricultural and pastoral shows. Broadcaster Ali Pugh has been presenting and reporting for TVNZ for more than 10 years. These days the […]
Holiday art and culture
With two new exhibitions, The Moon and the Manor House and Leaving for Work, visitors to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū this summer can enjoy a mix of new acquisitions and old favourites presented in a new context. The Moon and the Manor House showcases the aesthetic and arts and crafts […]
Fencing batten breakthrough: Ricoh
Wool is just one of the ‘secret ingredients’ in a new Kiwi-made fencing batten which is also completely recyclable at the end of its life. The Styx Batten SE represents a fresh approach to fencing for farmers, along with strong reassurance that New Zealand innovation is thriving. Using a polymer blended with wool […]
Perfect time for planning: NH + Associates
One positive related to the events of the last two years is the opportunity we’ve had to think about what’s important now and in the future. Business-wise, we should be regularly redefining our plan and goals, to ensure we are on the right track to achieve our goals, says Nicole Hague of NH […]
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