It’s the night before the Paris Olympics men’s high jump final. Christchurch-based Hamish Kerr is about to become an Olympic champion, bringing home New Zealand’s first ever Olympic medal in the event. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker discovers how he did it. Hamish watched Maddi Wesche win silver in shot put, before clocking up nine […]
Our beautiful garden city comes alive during Cup Week. Fill the calendar and feel the excitement. Riccarton Park A Canterbury social highlight, featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days. The Grand Tour brings us Australian DJ sensation, Hot Dub Time Machine, live on Saturday 9 November, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ […]
Watching the evolving Christchurch cityscape is a joy, thanks to the ongoing repurposing of its numerous classic heritage buildings. With its English, Irish, and Scottish heritage, it is no wonder that many Christchurch homes, churches, and office buildings reflect the Victorian and Edwardian grandeur of those countries. Many gracious old architectural builds are long gone, […]
