Catching up with Lianne Dalziel
On the fifth anniversary of her husband Rob’s death, former Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel was back by the tree where she married him for another milestone moment. She tells Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about life at the golden age. She might be eligible for her bus pass, but former Christchurch mayor Lianne […]
Sonja De Mari: Fashion for a cure
What if you could travel the country celebrating New Zealand’s best in fashion, to save lives? Metropol editor Nina Tucker caught up with Sonja de Mari, the woman behind charitable trust Breast Cancer Cure, who has spent a decade striving to reduce our one-in-nine breast cancer statistic. Sonja de Mari has spent the […]
Jill’s journey with the Christchurch Methodist Mission
“How do we help people who may be struggling to flourish?” That one question has guided Jill Hawkey long into her tenure as Christchurch Methodist Mission’s executive director, writes Metropol editor Nina Tucker. “Who are the people missing out in society? Who are the most disadvantaged or the most marginalised? What actually needs […]
Zebra crossing
Step aside, leopard print – the zebra is stealing your spotlight. Black and white stripes are certainly timeless, and overseas trend reports show that both fashion and homewares have gone wild for zebra print. Before you ask, yes, it’s a neutral – with maximalist energy. Here’s our edit.
Destination: Top of the South
Life’s a beach Few New Zealand regions have beaches quite like those in the Top of the South. We narrowed down our top three from the range of worthy contenders, for you to add to your ‘must-swim’ list. We know the award for ‘best beach’ differs from person to person so don’t worry, […]
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