Puddle queens
Curated by Nina Tucker Caught in a shower? Here’s how to dress for winter weather in style. A chic raincoat, sustainably-made umbrella, and the perfect pair of wellies. The famously Glastonbury-esque accessory, gumboots are showing up in the styling of new-season Sylvester, Trelise Cooper and Karen Walker, and it’s undeniably cute. Well, it’s […]
Fearless: Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw says there’s no reason anyone couldn’t compete in One NZ GODZONE – the adventure race where teams of four from across the globe navigate a relentless eight-day course of more than 600 kilometres on foot, bike, kayak, and packraft, to test their skills and endurance. Metropol editor Nina Tucker finds out […]
Women of impact
From asset strategy and valuation to engineering in Antarctica, meet three of the women helping shape how the built environment of Ōtautahi grows, functions, and feels. Joanna den Hollander National Asset Manager, Ngāi Tahu Property As the national asset manager for Ngāi Tahu Property, Joanna is responsible for the group’s property investment portfolio […]
Running with purpose: Todd Andrews
Christchurch sports performance coach Todd Andrews has a crazy dream. Later this year, he aims to break the record for running the length of New Zealand and next year he plans to run from one side of Australia to the other – all to fundraise for Cholmondeley Children’s Centre. He sat down with […]
Deadly design duo: Deadly Ponies
You’ve gotta hand (bag) it to them. Deadly Ponies’ founders Liam Bowden and Steven Boyd have fast become powerhouses in Aotearoa fashion with their internationally renowned luxury leather accessories brand. With Steven’s South Canterbury roots, Metropol editor Nina Tucker learns how vegetables from his parents’ garden inspired a spring collection, and which Geraldine […]
Could you do Richie’s race? Editor Nina Tucker
Richie McCaw reflects Canterbury’s tenacity with every move he makes. His strength has become signature and I’m so glad nothing has changed since my days spent watching him on the footy field. Bruised, bloodied, but never giving up. Now, he’s encouraging the average Joe and Jill to find their inner Richie and take […]
Beef & beetroot sausage rolls
These sausage rolls couldn’t be much simpler to make and are fantastic with the horseradish cream, says Canterbury pastry and pie maker Wendy Morgan. Her new book, entitled Easy as Pie, is out now. Makes 28 Ingredients • 1 quantity Rough Puff Pastry (see recipe opposite) • 250g beef mince • 250g beef […]
New stores, new style
When Canterbury’s most stylish minds ignite renewed confidence in the local fashion scene with stores, collections and launches, it’s our job to shop local and keep that flame burning. Canterbury knows one thing: fashion is forever. New stores from local and international heavyweights prove the city is still hungry for style, even in […]
Go grey: V for Hair
Going grey is no longer about ‘giving up’ colour, says Merivale master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “Today, it is about creating a look that feels sophisticated, modern, and completely personalised to you. More women are embracing their natural grey and discovering that with the right cut, tone, and expert guidance, grey hair can look […]
