Yogi bare: Renee Stewart heart & soul
Defining wellness on her own terms, dancer and yogi Renee Stewart is bringing her mindful movement teachings to Christchurch. Speaking with Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen, she reveals how spirituality runs strong in her maternal line and that Saturn’s return cracked her open. As the daughter of supermodel Rachel Hunter and musician Rod […]
Hot in the city: Gavin Lloyd
Christchurch looks set to remain a competitive property market in 2026, buyers need to be ready to act swiftly. For those of us watching the property market, the big question is: What will 2026 hold? Looking back on 2025, Canterbury proved to be a real anchor in the property market. The region finished […]
Exciting times ahead: Mayor Phil Mauger
Our city is firing on all cylinders and bubbling with optimism. Wow – can you believe 2026 is already here! I hope you had a safe, fun and relaxing summer break. Hopefully, you had the chance to check out Parakiore over the holidays. Opening that facility was a real highlight for me last […]
Calculate your Personal Year for 2026
What kind of year will 2026 be for you? Where is your energy best channelled? The answer could be in your personal year number, writes Christchurch numerologist Rosina Bond. Were you exhausted by the end of 2025? Many people were coping on the surface while quietly running on empty. As we move into […]
Summer skies: Justin Watson
The airport is buzzing with international visitors to Ōtautahi up 15% on last year. We’re right in the middle of our airport’s busy summer season, the time of year when our airline partners add more flights into Christchurch, bringing tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world with them. These direct […]
TOP TEAM: Savvy Hair
From the leadership of South Island’s top hairdresser, this salon team returns refreshed and inspired for another year of fabulous hair. Sarah McGuigan’s prestigious title represents years of commitment to her craft. Her Cashmere salon, Savvy Hair, homes a further seven stylists chanelling confidence and care through hair. Despite 24 years in the […]
CLOUD DANCER. Curated by Nina Tucker
A classic, wardrobe-essential hue, Pantone’s colour of the year, Cloud Dancer, materialises in boundless range for your 2026 fashion wishlist. Let it be a blank canvas – one that encourages a fresh era of self-expressive dressing.
Rising to the occasion: Alison Adams
Christchurch knows how to step up to the plate, and the city is now entering its next stage of growth. Ōtautahi Christchurch is entering 2026 with unmistakable confidence. You could feel it as we hosted the Special Olympics National Summer Games in December. Thousands of athletes and volunteers bringing our venues to life, […]
One of the best things you can do this year is support our local businesses: Buy NZ Made
“We’re cautiously optimistic about 2026. The resilience of Kiwi businesses is remarkable, but they need our support now more than ever. Every local purchase is a vote of confidence in New Zealand’s future.” Dane Ambler, Executive Director of Buy NZ Made
