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Festive fashion

Celebrations on Saturday, holiday on Sunday. Get yourself a wardrobe that does both. Fresh, of-the-moment hues mingle with refined silhouettes to become the pieces that keep you from falling into the one-and-done outfit trap. By Nina Tucker.

Choice over chance: Karen Hattaway

Karen Hattaway was the visionary behind Queenstown hospitality establishments Blue Kanu, Pier, and Captains, and is now at the helm of one of Christchurch’s top-rated restaurants just three months in: Manu. She tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about the force of choice and a movement powered by personal trauma. Not long ago, […]

Manu’s Lomi Lomi Salmon

A delightful dish created by Manu Head Chef Jonathan Perrett, this is a favourite of the team there, and sure to become one of yours too. INGREDIENTS (serves 2): Cured Salmon: • 120g fresh salmon, cubed or thinly sliced • Ice bath: 400g rock salt, 200g sugar, 2.5L water Fish Marinade: • 2L […]

Most wonderful time

Christmas is just knocking, and streets are starting to don their festive season attire. From the popularity of traditional colours, to modern themes segueing to white or black trees, there is no right or wrong. Christmas is a time to decorate from the heart. BY LYNDA PAPESCH. Pick a colour, a pattern, or […]

Wear it woven

One of the biggest bag trends this summer coming at you hot: the woven tote. Remember, nobody said you have to be on holiday to sport one. CURATED BY NINA TUCKER.