Worth a drive
Since 2018, Subaru’s Forester has been at the forefront of one of New Zealand’s most popular new car segments. For 2022, the Forester has been given a refresh so, what’s new? For starters, the MY22 Forester gets a new grille and a sharper looking headlight and taillight cluster. Changes inside are subtle. You […]
Caring for our environment: Honda
Honda is no stranger to a sustainable future. Company founder Soichiro Honda once said to his engineers, “leave the skies blue for our children.” This mantra continues today with Honda striving to be at the forefront of sustainability. One area which has been a phenomenal success for the brand actually has nothing to […]
Cutting edge sound: Bellbird Hearing
A common misconception is that hearing loss happens either at birth or manifests in old age. The reality is that hearing loss is a medical condition that can occur at any stage of life. There can be many reasons for hearing loss and the sooner it is diagnosed, the better the outcome for […]
From the editor: 17 March 2022
Keep calm and carry on Trying to keep calm amid changing chaos and uncertainty is not always easy yet it is one of the keys to surviving in current tough times. We all know business methods and systems have changed, and many people are working smarter, looking after each other, and trying to […]
Influencing with style
The 2021 Women of Influence winners were recently announced, and amid the impressive line-up is Yu Mei founder, Jessie Wong. Taking out the Business Enterprise award, Jessie has seen amazing success in her career, and is making her presence known in the fashion industry. Metropol writer Georgia Summerton chats to her about her […]
Listen to the music
Four days of outstanding classical, jazz and Taonga Pūoro performances will brighten Queenstown this Easter. From 15 to 18 April, the Whakatipu Music Festival will be held at the Queenstown Memorial Centre and other venues, showcasing music from Aotearoa’s leading musicians, emerging artists, and local talent. Madeleine Pierard (soprano), Robin Wilson (violin) and […]
Proceeding creatively
Christchurch local Bridget Williams is the brains behind Bead and Proceed. She talks with Brydie Macbeth about how it started and what it does. Chairman of the Fendalton Community Board, a member of the Global Shapers Community for the World Economic Forum and a part of the AsiaNZ Foundation leadership network, Bridget Williams […]
An interview with Angela Stone
International Women’s Day was earlier this month. The stories of women succeeding in the face of adversity are still resonating worldwide; their achievements lauded and used as examples for those facing their own challenges. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch talks to one of them. New Zealand has numerous women role models. From actual models […]
Millbrook Classic
A new one-off Pro-Am golf tournament, the Millbrook Classic, will tee off at Queenstown’s Coronet 18 course and be played over the weekend of 2-3 April. The tournament aims to provide support for Kiwi professional golfers, many of whom have been adversely affected by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly with limited […]
