Reading ready: RESENE
For the past two years, shapes, motifs, colours and finishes reminiscent of the Art Deco era have been all the rage. Here’s how to bring in a touch of Art Deco to your home. This pared down space features a strong base with Resene Half Alabaster walls and Resene Rakaia floors, which are […]
From the editor: 3 February 2022
Share the love St Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, and for some it is a special time to show how much they care. Caring should not just be something reserved for special days, as recent events have taught us. And caring is not just about buying expensive gifts, although that […]
Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling
Christchurch sensory perceptionist Dr Jo Burzynska talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about experiencing and enjoying the world around us. The smell and that first sip of coffee in the morning, birdsong filtering through the traffic, the velvety petals of a rose; all invoke the use of our five main senses for brief […]
A caring community: Elmswood Retirement Village
Retirement facilities are presented with many challenges during Covid-19 lockdowns. New care protocols have to be put in place to get residents through in the best physical and mental health. Metropol asked how Elmswood Retirement Village navigated the August 2021 lockdown. The Activities team was singled out as the superstars, organising morale-boosting outdoor, […]
The music of Carole King
Christchurch songbird Ali Harper returns home later this year to present a nostalgic musical ride, honouring Carole King. “The more I absorb and dive into the music of Carole King, the more I know you are going to just love the show. We honour her songs, her collaborators, the artists who made her […]
Head in for high tea: Eliza’s Manor
The practice of taking ‘high tea’ originated in the 1700s, when it was traditionally taken while standing or sitting on “high” stools. Thankfully, it has now evolved into a more relaxing occasion. Built in 1861, Eliza’s Manor provides the perfect ambience for an authentic high tea experience. Petite delicacies, made by Eliza’s own […]
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