Sail away: SailGP
Exciting, action-packed SailGP returns to Ōtautahi, Christchurch, this March. Live, close-up, on the water racing, SailGP has to be seen to be believed. Following its Season 3 debut in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will return to the spectacular Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour on 23-24 March 2024. Back and bigger […]
Songwriting veteran: Graham Nash
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash is preparing to perform his latest album, Now, at the Isaac Theatre Royal on 3 March. Metropol writer Daniella Judge catches up with him to reminisce, and hear his views about the music industry’s evolution. Graham Nash started his musical odyssey in the […]
Recipe for retail: Becky Dennison
Few people pursue opening their own retail store, and even fewer do so during a pandemic. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker chats with thriving fashion retailer Becky Dennison to discover how she fulfilled her childhood dream. Picture a young Becky standing behind her roadside flower shop, filled with blooms from her parent’s garden. […]
Editor’s note: Creative Cuisine
Christchurch is blessed to have so many amazing culinary offerings, from local cafés, restaurants, bars, and gastro pubs. Choosing where to dine (and drink) can be a tough decision, so why not step out of your comfort zone, and explore new options while patronising old favourites too. Almost three years ago, my foodie/winemaker […]
Preserving Pūtaringamotu: Riccarton House & Bush
A Christchurch park ranger has a special vision for an inclusive and enlightening experience at a beloved Riccarton heritage site. Michael Steenson (pictured), the dedicated ranger at Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush, is invested in the future of this natural haven. Thanks to a Masters degree in geography, he integrates local wisdom into the fabric of […]
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