A poignant profession
Dr Cynric Temple-Camp sees dead people. But rather than some spooky phenomenon, he is one of New Zealand’s leading pathologists and over the years has been tasked with working on many famous and private cases. His latest book The Quick and the Dead is set to hit the streets this month, exposing […]
Wonders of the Wild West
Rugged, remote and thriving with rich history and spectacular wildlife, the West Coast and its pristine wilderness makes it one of the country’s most treasured gems. We explore some of the wonders of the Wild West! West Coast Treetop Walk Lake Mahinapua, 12km south of Hokitika Adventure through the canopy of […]
Quality pre-school education in the centre of the city: Cathedral Grammar School
The Cathedral Grammar Pre-School is a small family-orientated community-based education centre for boys and girls, located in the grounds of The Cathedral Grammar School’s central city campus. Director Lyndell Turner leads a team of caring early childhood staff who possess a deep understanding of how young children learn. “Each teacher […]
Canterbury’s country crooner: Miranda Easten
Miranda Easten has been putting pen to paper since she was nine years old, but it wasn’t until she picked up a guitar that her poetry melded with music. “Most of my best songs have started with a feeling,” the beautiful country singer says from the studio at SOLE Music […]
Little shop of wonders: Canterbury Playcentre Shop
Lockdown was the perfect time for parents and children to strengthen their bond and spend quality time together. While it may not have been smooth sailing every day, it would have been a learning curve for many. Metropol sits down with the team at Canterbury Playcentre Shop to see how their little […]
The Trusts Act 2019: Saunders & Co Lawyers
How upcoming changes will affect your family trust. If you have a family trust or act as a trustee, you should be aware of the changes to trust law which are set to come into effect in January 2021. Saunders & Co Lawyers Associate, Charlotte Grimshaw fills us in on the changes […]
Selwyn Sounds announces lineup
Popular New Zealand Music Festival Selwyn Sounds in Lincoln is likely the very first major music festival in the world to go on-sale since COVID-19 prevented crowds from gathering. The iconic annual South Island event scheduled for 6 March will next year celebrate its fifth anniversary of entertaining music and […]
Editor’s Perspective: 09 July 2020
“Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower” Hans Christian Anderson We’ve just waved goodbye to the gloomiest month of weather in more than two decades. Yes June, we’re talking about you and since you’ve given us the least amount of recorded sunshine hours […]
Luxury in Hanmer: Village Lake Apartments
For the ultimate luxurious getaway, set in the heart of beautiful Hanmer Springs, one simply cannot overlook Village Lake Apartments, where exceptional hospitality awaits. The modern spacious apartments are the perfect place for any occasion, whether a romantic getaway, family escape or even a corporate meeting. Village Lake Apartments provides […]
