Executive Chef Christopher Walker describes his job as more than work. “It’s a passion. It’s a love.” Certainly, the food created in his kitchen at Rydges Latimer Christchurch reflects his dedication to his craft. Christopher snatches time away from the pots and pans to chat about the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, Bloody Mary’s. “The vibe here is […]
Legendary Italian performance marque Abarth has a grand back catalogue of modifying sporting Fiats and cracking racing specials. Ben Selby reports. Now, the Abarth brand is attached to the all-electric variant of the new Fiat 500, which Fiat claim is the start of a “new era of fun to drive.” Does it still feel like an […]
Running a department store in this day and age isn’t easy, yet chief executive of Ballantynes Maria O’Halloran is leading the way with new ideas, and expansion. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with her after the recent opening of the company’s new Invercargill store. Since the age of 22, Maria O’Halloran has been running […]
