Here comes the sun
Ahead of his latest book launch, Kiwi pop art guru Dick Frizzell talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch. Space may not be the final frontier it once was, yet the sun, the stars and the universe still hold a fascination for millions of people. Among them is artist Dick Frizzell, usually better known […]
Time for a cool change
Brought together by shared experiences of grief, the Cool Change Sisters are a raw and honest voice, sharing their stories in the hope of sparking a much-needed shift in New Zealand’s mental health space. Grace Curtis, Georgia Harris and Tori Wheelans are the founders of Cool Change, a movement to give the bereaved […]
It’s time to Talk Peach
September is gynaecological awareness month, and Talk Peach is the Kiwi organisation making big moves to educate about gynaecological cancers. Founder Tash Crosby shares her story in hopes to educate and support women across the country. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 36 years old, Tash is one of the mere 15% of people […]
Nothing beige about neutrals
Amidst the ever-changing trends of vibrant colours, pretty pastels and bright shades of the rainbow, neutral tones are a strong and steady constant in the fashion world. In the latest spring lookbooks, earthy neutrals are everywhere, and it is no surprise these warm, subdued tones are shining. Shades of chocolate, cinnamon, rust, and […]
Art in the country: Lakeland Art Gallery
Whether you are wanting to fill a gap on the wall or searching for that something special, unusual, or unique, Lakeland Art Gallery may have just the piece you are looking for. Only a 45-minute drive from Christchurch or Ashburton awaits the quaint town of Leeston and the friendly Ellesmere art gallery, Lakeland […]
Looking ahead: Cindy-Lee Sinclair
Have you started planning for 2022? Are there any property transactions in your crystal ball? It is hard to believe how quickly Christmas and the New Year are approaching. We are well into the second half of 2021 and as warmer weather approaches, many people are sitting down and wondering what the New […]









