A date with destiny: Sally Pomeroy
An obsession with buying a home since the age of 14, realising that dream at 24, marrying a builder and sharing a love of architecture and design, trips overseas to study the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, and building a home. It is obvious Sally Pomeroy had a date with destiny when she […]
Helping heritage live on
Throughout her life, Dame Anna Crighton has been interested in art and architecture. She talks with Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about the past, the present, and the future. ‘Heritage’ is derived from Middle English and old French, heriter to ‘inherit’ – to inherit valued objects and qualities such as property and cultural traditions […]
Women of influence
Poet and media entrepreneur, Julia Strelou, is a finalist in the Women of Influence Awards. She talks to Metropol about the awards and what inspires her. Growing up on a commune without a television or electricity, Julia Strelou was always drawn to the media industry. In those days she was only allowed to […]
NZSO 75th birthday celebrations in 2022
American violinist Hilary Hahn, Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero, singer-songwriter Ria Hall, soul star Whirimako Black and rock icon Shayne Carter join with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) to celebrate its 75th anniversary next year. The NZSO’s 2022 Season features 75 concerts in 18 centres, including Jubilee, a special 75th anniversary gala concert […]
Boutique accommodation at its best: Eliza’s Manor
A fabulous hotel stay should always take you to another world, and the cocooning effect of a reality completely separate from daily life should stay with you forever. At Eliza’s Manor you are transported back through the decades from the moment you open the door. The Manor offers eight delightfully spacious boutique rooms, […]
Party central
The festive season is a time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, and to be jolly, with office parties, family gatherings and any excuse for celebrating. Central Christchurch is home to a cornucopia of bars, restaurants and other options for your festive frolics. Here are some suggestions from Metropol. Progressive festive […]
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