A season to celebrate: Chateau on the Park

Warm up winter with indulgent dining and great company by the park in the heart of the city. When the days are short and the nights are crisp, there’s no better time to gather the people you love. Mid-winter is the perfect excuse to press pause, reconnect, and celebrate at Chateau on the […]

The perfect match beer & fries: Makikihi Fries and Wigram Brewing Co

Beer and fries: a classic pairing that offers a delicious contrast of flavours and textures, and a favourite treat for peckish punters. So you could say that Makikihi Fries and Wigram Brewing Company neighbouring each other is a match made in culinary heaven. Wigram’s Hangar 57 Fillery and Taproom, which has been in […]

A night to remember: Luxury, style, and purpose with Karen Walker

Breast Cancer Cure is back with an extraordinary experience at the luxury Flockhill Lodge, raising funds for breast cancer research. Tucked deep in the Southern Alps, beneath starlit skies and craggy peaks, lies one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking luxury escapes: Flockhill. Aat the end of May, it becomes the backdrop for a […]

Cosy comfort

Braving brisk weather to head to the office and run errands, or staying in and snuggling up by the fire – the sartorial brief is the same: cosy and comfortable with a side of chic. Maintaining a wardrobe that can do both is key. If you’re looking to keep up and in need […]

Clothing speaks with Morghan Bradshaw

Morghan Ariki Bradshaw creates a ‘second skin’ for people who wear her clothes. With a newly-launched space in the heart of the city, the Ōtautahi designer catches up with Metropol editor Nina Tucker ahead of her fashion show at Majestic on Durham come 24 May. Morghan Bradshaw’s favourite thing about Ōtautahi is the […]

Racewear reign: Interview with Danni Alfeld

Danni Alfeld attended her first Cup Day at three weeks old. Was becoming New Zealand’s most fashionable racegoer her destiny all along? Metropol editor Nina Tucker finds out. New Zealand’s best is Canterbury’s own – Danni Alfeld took out The Ned Prix de Fashion at Ellerslie in March. Her winning look was a […]

Escape the vape

The jury is back on vaping – it’s not good news. A major international study has confirmed what health experts in New Zealand have long warned: vaping is not a harmless habit. Published in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research Journal, the groundbreaking study tracked over 250,000 people and found a strong link between […]

Flu fighters: St Albans Pharmacy

Don’t let the flu virus get you this season. Here in New Zealand, the flu season typically runs from May to October. The colder months bring the usual onslaught of sniffles and sneezes, but for some people, the flu can be deadly. If you’re looking to get more protection from severe illness, St […]

Hassle-free hosting: The Good Home Pegasus

Kicking up your heels and basking in compliments for food, beverages, service, and ambience – that’s the feeling every host dreams of at their function. It’s a feeling hard to come by, yet easy for The Good Home Pegasus to create. For every event on the calendar – family gatherings, work dos, celebrations, […]