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When in winter we lose sunglasses and sun hats as accessories, we gain lush scarves, cosy beanies, and hand-warming gloves. Wool accessories come with all the warmth, and an opulent feel, so you don’t have to feel any less luxe when it’s cold. New Zealand is home to many sheep, and thus producers […]

From farm to yarn: Hemprino

Success is built from belief in your vision, perseverance, and courage in the face of adversity, and these local farmers producing world-leading hemp and merino blend knitwear are doing just that. Three farming couples – Prue and Paul Ensor of Glenaan Station, Siobhan and Christopher O’Malley from the West Coast, and Harriet and […]

On tour with Mel Parsons

Indie folk artist Mel Parsons, set to release her new album Sabotage in June this year, shares with Metropol writer Daniella Judge what it takes to make a life as a touring artist. Growing up on the West Coast, the soundscape of Mel’s childhood was the ocean rolling in. It was no wonder, […]