Editor’s note: Mānawatia a Matariki
Packed with love and the latest every fortnight, each issue of Metropol is a timely reminder of the importance in reflection and celebration. Matariki, the Māori New Year, reminds us of the same. Without forgetting where we have been and acknowledging those who guided us, the appearance of the nine star cluster prompts us to […]
Textures do the talking: Made in the shade fashions
Velvet, corduroy and oh-so-cosy wool – textures take centre stage at this Colombo St store. Winter fabric favourites fill the shelves and racks at Made in the Shade in a seasonal collection curated by owner Alison Donn. Striking, on-trend hues materialise through the likes of beautiful Italian woollen jackets and Australian-designed outerwear. Toorallie’s Wool jacket […]
Your personalised holiday holy grail: Discover Travel
“We’ve seen it all, and so can you,” – the team behind this boutique travel agency have explored every destination worth visiting to become experts in sending you to your dream destination. Discover Travel is more than just a travel agency – this team of six is dedicated to their community of discerning Kiwi travellers. […]
Tiki Taane: Digital gods, deep roots, and a South Island homecoming
Since going solo from Salmonella Dub, he’s helped Rihanna get a Polynesian tattoo, gifted pounamu to The Prodigy, and released a music documentary that’s won more than 40 international awards. Now he’s coming home with his latest project, Mai Te Uira. By Tamara Pitelen. Local-boy-done-very-good Tiki Taane is bringing home his latest work in June […]
Winter wellness starts with sleep
Sleeping on it is the overlooked key to achieving exercise goals. As the colder months settle in across Aotearoa, ExerciseNZ is encouraging Kiwis to take stock of their winter wellness – with a special focus on a crucial yet often overlooked pillar of health: sleep. Just three consecutive nights of restricted sleep (about 4.25 hours […]
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