From the Editor: 01 April
There is no denying our homes have taken on new meaning in the last 13 months. While always places of sanctuary and shelter, we had no choice but to reassess our relationships with these habitats while being contained inside them during alert level 4 lockdown. In the months that followed, […]
Casual cool
Yep, it’s getting cooler out there. And there is nothing cooler than chic, comfortable wintry wardrobe layers. Here are Metropol’s picks of on-trend items ideal for him and her this autumn, winter and beyond. Shirt jackets, light toned pants and chunky Chelsea boots are this winter’s casual uniform. All from […]
Bringing history to life
New renders show an architectural and vibrant community hub, as the proposed $9.9million Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum launches its rebuild campaign. The Canterbury earthquakes saw its previous home demolished and collections rescued. Warren & Mahoney has worked closely with the museum and Ngāti Wheke to realise a community […]
A kelping hand
The age-old wisdom of eating your vegetables is showing no sign of subsiding, but what appears to be trending is the advice to also eat your sea vegetables. Enter – kelp. A superfood seaweed those in the know are predicting to be a standout ingredient in western cuisine this year. TRADITIONAL […]
Choc-tail masterclass
While the Easter holiday means different things to everyone, there’s no doubt the long weekend as we know it is about indulging with loved ones. So, Metropol has gone on an Easter egg hunt for the chocolatey cocktails to try this long weekend. SHOOT THE EGG, NOT THE BUNNY The […]
Bad bunny hot cross bun bread + butter pudding
In New Zealand during lockdown, May 2020, these hot cross bun bread and butter puddings stormed social media and they simply can’t be ignored as a fabulous way to use up leftover hot cross buns. I know I buy too many, I know I shouldn’t, but… You will need… Clean […]
The pros of probiotic skincare
Gut-loving probiotics are a science-backed hit with the health conscious. And now it seems our fermented friends are making their way into skincare, too. Because, the same way our insides need good bacteria, so does our skin. BETTER BUGS The sound of skin bacteria may not spark the most luxurious […]
Seasonal wellbeing made easy
The seasonal shift to autumn is in full swing, and with it brings chillier mornings, darker evenings, and the looming flu season. If all these changes are making you glum, Metropol looks at ways to help you stay on top of your wellbeing. So while the leaves are turning red and orange; […]
Boy meets world
A combination of talent and passion for mountain biking is what led New Zealand professional cross-country mountain biker Anton Cooper to be a world champion and a two-time Commonwealth Games medal winner. Metropol chats with the 26-year-old Cantabrian to find out happens when a pandemic shuts down your global stage. […]
