From the editor: 12 May 2022
Give it time Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither has the rebuild of Christchurch been an overnight journey, or even a six month project. Ten years after the shattering earthquakes that devastated it, parts of the Garden City are still eyesores, with boarded up businesses, homes fallen into complete disrepair and red […]
Dinosaur rEvolution now on
The dinosaurs’ secrets of survival are now on show for Cantabrians in a new exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. Developed in Australia by Gondwana Studios, Dinosaur rEvolution: Secrets of Survival showcases recent discoveries that have revolutionised the way we picture dinosaurs. Scientists traditionally thought dinosaurs looked like lizards, with smooth scaly skin coloured […]
People, property, & priorities: Cameron Bailey
Partner in Harcourts Gold, Cameron Bailey’s career in real estate spans some 18 years. With more than $1.2 billion in sales to date, he’s one of the country’s best-known real estate agents. The man who loves fast cars, also lives a full life. But he says he’s getting better at working smarter not […]
Living life to the full
Gastronomad, author, culinary artiste, television and broadcasting bon vivant all describe Peta Mathias. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch catches up with her after a recent cooking school in Christchurch. Once seen, rarely forgotten. Vivacious, colourful and a total foodie, Peta Mathias lives up to her reputation and neither time nor Covid-19 has clipped her […]
An interview with Ira Mitchell
Dealing with loss and stress has led to an international art career for Ira Mitchell. She talks to Julia Strelou about her art and journey so far. Art has been a part of Ira’s life for as long as she can remember, with her earliest pre-school memory of drawing for hours on rolls […]
Brilliant ballet bites
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is presenting its first-ever digital festival this May. Twelve new works and fresh takes, all created especially for the camera, will be presented online for ballet lovers across the country and the world to enjoy. The curated collection of 12 new dance films has been crafted by and […]
Do you know who did it? The Court Theatre
It sure is getting colder in Christchurch, so a night at the theatre is the perfect way to spend your next evening out. As always, The Court Theatre has you covered, with the highly anticipated show, The Girl on The Train premiering on Saturday 21 May. Rachel Watson’s life is falling apart. Recently […]
A work of art
Calling art lovers everywhere. The Christchurch Art Show is back at the orange light level, with its ninth show set to take place this coming June 2022. As Christchurch’s largest art sales event of the year, it is the perfect opportunity for those looking for that something special to find what they have […]
Escape this winter
Winter is usually the time of year we hunker down, stay in, and enjoy the comforts of home. But only a short drive from Christchurch awaits a home away from home, perfect for a little winter escape. Hanmer Springs is a delight to visit all year round, but there is something special about […]
