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Creating zen working from home spaces

You might have missed the boat on creating a zen working from home space ahead of lockdown, but we think this time will just be the starting point for more flexible workplaces. So now’s your opportunity to make a space that is both calm and productive.     SMART STORAGE: Organisation is […]

The new ‘abnormal’: Belle Cafe

COVID-19 has been a massive hit to the café industry. We caught up with owner of Belle Café, Bink Bowler, on his thoughts around this new (not so) normal.     Bink has owned cafés for 10 years, founding Black & White Coffee Cartel before selling last year and starting his first […]

Think Pink

Broadcaster and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Ambassador Stacey Morrison is encouraging Cantabrians to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this July, to help raise urgent funds needed to support patients and save lives. In the Canterbury DHB area, about 400 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Nationally, that number is 3,300 […]

Psychedelic Sounds: Ocean Alley

Almost 10 years since its formation, popular Australian band Ocean Alley has more than 250 million streams under its recording belt, sold out headline shows around the world and become a major festival mainstay. While their last album tour for Chiaroscuro saw the band play more than 200 shows around the world, […]

Metropol Editor Melinda Collins

Editor’s Perspective: 11 June 2020

“Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always” Anonymous There’s a kindness epidemic that has been spreading throughout our community. From conversations between neighbouring teddy bears in house windows and Kiwis providing food boxes, to businesses chipping in and NGOs helping communities in need, Kiwis have turned a […]