Catching up with Lianne Dalziel
On the fifth anniversary of her husband Rob’s death, former Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel was back by the tree where she married him for another milestone moment. She tells Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about life at the golden age. She might be eligible for her bus pass, but former Christchurch mayor Lianne […]
Sonja De Mari: Fashion for a cure
What if you could travel the country celebrating New Zealand’s best in fashion, to save lives? Metropol editor Nina Tucker caught up with Sonja de Mari, the woman behind charitable trust Breast Cancer Cure, who has spent a decade striving to reduce our one-in-nine breast cancer statistic. Sonja de Mari has spent the […]
Jill’s journey with the Christchurch Methodist Mission
“How do we help people who may be struggling to flourish?” That one question has guided Jill Hawkey long into her tenure as Christchurch Methodist Mission’s executive director, writes Metropol editor Nina Tucker. “Who are the people missing out in society? Who are the most disadvantaged or the most marginalised? What actually needs […]
Zebra crossing
Step aside, leopard print – the zebra is stealing your spotlight. Black and white stripes are certainly timeless, and overseas trend reports show that both fashion and homewares have gone wild for zebra print. Before you ask, yes, it’s a neutral – with maximalist energy. Here’s our edit.
Destination: Top of the South
Life’s a beach Few New Zealand regions have beaches quite like those in the Top of the South. We narrowed down our top three from the range of worthy contenders, for you to add to your ‘must-swim’ list. We know the award for ‘best beach’ differs from person to person so don’t worry, […]
Art for all eyes
The city’s public art offering has a new show-stopping addition, an incredible bookshelf mural in Upper Riccarton. Fast becoming the national capital of street art, the identity of Christchurch is increasingly shaped and reflected by its numerous colourful and bold murals on buildings across the city. The latest addition to the ever-growing collection […]
6-ingredient sugar cookies
Some might say sugar and butter is sure to sweeten up a sour child. If so, then keep this easy sugar cookie recipe in your arsenal for a rainy day during the school holidays. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar + 1/2 cup for rolling 2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla […]
Mind the gap
A new season arrives and so does its sartorial awkwardness – that weird gap when you’re no longer wearing wool coats to work yet not quite ready to brave it in a tee. These transeasonal outfit formulas shape a wardrobe that tackles the in-between rather than tiptoeing around it. Layer with breathability in […]
The John Britten Museum
One of Christchurch’s most famous sons, the world-famous motorcycle engineer John Britten, is to be honoured with a museum set to open in February. Known as a ‘backyard visionary’, in 1992, John Britten and his small team created the world’s most innovative motorcycle, the Britten V1000, on a shoe-string budget in his garage […]
