Autumn maintenance
Rain, wind and the approaching autumn weather all spell danger for drivers so now is an ideal time to get your motor ready for the colder months. Book it in for a service or if you want to tackle it yourself, here are some suggestions: • Replace wiper blades. • Test heater/defroster. • […]
Meet Metropol’s motoring writer
Ever since I can remember, I have always been utterly fascinated with all things automotive. My mother loved to tell others that her two-year-old son would sit at the bus stop and call out the make of just about every car which went past. During my school years, I developed a keen interest […]
Six reasons to go electric
Time is running out to make the most of the Government’s rebate on electric vehicles. Rebates are available to anyone purchasing an EV or plug-in hybrid EV — up to $8625 for new vehicles and up to $3450 for used, but only before 31 March this year. The discount applies to cars with […]
A hot Korean with hip-hugging comfort
The Hyundai i30 N caused quite a stir when it hit our shores a few years back. Here was a Korean hot hatch with more personality and fun than many of its German rivals. In short, it was a hoot, and for 2022, Hyundai claim things are even better. There are two variants […]
Lots to like: Honda
Cast your mind back to the first Honda CR-V. It was some time ago, wasn’t it? Fast forward to today and the warrior is still battling on in the medium SUV segment which is figuratively bursting at the seams. The latest CR-V is still a strong seller, especially when you consider the entry […]
New electric foiling powerboats
After 16 months of development, the world’s most anticipated electric boat recently completed its maiden flight, up on foils. The foiling Candela C-8 features a unique combination of long all-electric range, high speed, and industry-firsts. Its maiden flight took off from outside the Swedish tech company’s headquarters at Lidingö, Stockholm. After reaching its […]
From the editor: 17 February 2022
The power of positive thinking Optimism is one of my favourite words, and most of the time I’m a glass half full person. Actually I’m probably more of a glass three quarters full person, always looking on the bright side. Sometimes it is hard to find a bright side, but recently I read […]
Moving on and up
Christchurch’s innovative business environment is helping many to survive and even reach new heights, Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch discovered when catching up with local entrepreneur James Stewart. A businessman with numerous strings to his bow, James Stewart is not one to let Covid-19 slow his pace. The founder of Gemelli Consulting, he is […]
A kind of magic
Award-winning comedian magician Jarred Fell is a regular performer in Christchurch, including at the upcoming Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival 2022. He talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about shocking and delighting audiences in equal measure. Life – indeed the whole world – is definitely a stage for Jarred Fell. Deemed […]
