An interview with Angela Stone

International Women’s Day was earlier this month. The stories of women succeeding in the face of adversity are still resonating worldwide; their achievements lauded and used as examples for those facing their own challenges. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch talks to one of them. New Zealand has numerous women role models. From actual models […]

Millbrook Classic

A new one-off Pro-Am golf tournament, the Millbrook Classic, will tee off at Queenstown’s Coronet 18 course and be played over the weekend of 2-3 April. The tournament aims to provide support for Kiwi professional golfers, many of whom have been adversely affected by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly with limited […]

Lifeline for struggling business owners

Haylee Wrenn has seen it all – from business owners who can’t understand why they are making a loss, to those who don’t realise they are making a profit. Some businesses are structured inefficiently, while others are too lean. Every week she speaks with someone whose mental health is severely affected by their […]

Serious fun for children all ages: Chipmunks Wigram

From tots to toddlers to pre-teens, Chipmunks Wigram is the hottest ticket in town for fun times, fabulous events and collecting treasure. The colourful playland offers a vast range of slides, swings, climbing walls and themed play areas in a temperature controlled indoor zone that is ambient and superb whatever the weather outside. […]

Adding up retirement: phwealth

Retirement is inevitable for all of us, but some are more prepared than others. The latest retirement expenditure report predicts that a couple living in Christchurch City will need $809,000 over and above NZ Super to live a retirement with “choices”. The figure reduces to $511,000 for a couple living in the regions. […]

Romance springs

Looking for your next romantic getaway? For a quick weekend trip, Hanmer Springs is the perfect escape for some quality time with your sweetheart. There are activities to fill your days with, and the opportunity to relax and soak up some downtime together. Here are a few ideas. Book a couples massage to […]