The Influnencers: Scott Thelning

Taking a stand. We are lucky that our students have an outward looking view, strong convictions and stand for what they believe in. Mike King, founder of The Key to Life Charitable Trust, recently provided a clear and definitive example of this philosophy to us all when he made the decision to […]

Character study: RESENE

Let rebooted neutrals bring a multidimensional minimalism to your bedroom. What are ‘character neutrals’ when they’re at home? You’re looking at a few of them. The Resene Tea paint used on this wall is one such colour, as is the floor in Resene Blanc. The former is a complex river-boulder beige that’s […]

Kiwi travel list

Kiwis are experiencing more of their own country due to travel restrictions and, thanks to various overseas surveys, we have a list of Aotearoa’s top scenic spots.   New Zealand often ranks #1 in United Kingdom travel awards as the place to visit, and now Canada’s PlanetWare.com has gone further and named […]

E-bike festival coming to Arrowtown

Riders will descend on Arrowtown in November for a weekend of curated trail experiences, in New Zealand’s inaugural Cyclorama. On November 13 and 14, e-bike riders from across New Zealand will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for bespoke adventures and fun trails curated to complement the natural surroundings and regional heritage. […]

From the editor: 22 July 2021

Welcome to another issue of Metropol. Spring is a month away with occasional glimpses of warmer days ahead, yet for many the best of winter has yet to come. Regular snow dumps mean hitting the slopes, and for destinations such as Queenstown, a much-needed boost to income. As a newbie to the […]

Rug up: Bowron Sheepskins

The cold weather has arrived, it’s time to bundle up and stay warm in style.   Warm in the winter and cool in the summer, you cannot beat a decorative sheepskin. Instantly recognisable, a natural sheepskin has long been a staple in Kiwi homes. Operating out of Woolston since 1879, Bowron takes […]