An evening with the Cowboy Junkies: Isaac Theatre Royal
Canadian alt-country pioneers Cowboy Junkies return to Christchurch this November to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen caught up with songwriter Michael Timmins. In 1988, when Canadian alt-country legends Cowboy Junkies released their slow, haunting version of Velvet Underground’s Sweet Jane, little did they know they’d still be playing it […]
Reformer Pilates at home: Freedom Pilates
Rediscover strength, balance and wellness with the power of at-home reformer Pilates. In a world where wellness and exercise are more valued than ever, reformer Pilates has emerged as a powerful practice for building core strength, improving posture, and boosting health. Now you can achieve these amazing results all from the convenience of […]
Creativity cures
One of New Zealand’s most celebrated artists offers a master class in atmospheric realism. “If I’m not being creative, I feel like I’m missing something,” says Katie Trinkle Legge, an internationally-acclaimed artist who paints from her sunlight-bathed studio on Waiheke Island. It’s here she finds a cornucopia of colourful inspiration. Citrus trees surround […]
Host like a pro
Entertaining at home is an art – and we’re right in the thick of mid-winter’s party season. Follow this guide and your guests will think you were born with serveware in hand. Make it earlier, make it easier Avoid unnecessary stress, the fear that a meal won’t turn out how you hoped by […]
Timeless tradition: The Mercedes-Benz E300
Something elegant exudes from a traditional luxury sedan. Sure, the SUV is perhaps more practical, yet drifting along in a classically-proportioned four-door, quietly and reverently, has timeless appeal, writes Ben Selby. Mercedes-Benz are still flying the flag for traditional luxury, adding the new look W214 E-Class, in particular, the new E300, to their […]
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