A lifestyle worth living: Cashmere Estate
Returning birdlife, sections that front onto nature reserves, a grounded way of living… Christchurch’s Cashmere Estate was never going to be a conventional subdivision development. From the beginning, the vision was less about density and yield, and more about creating a place people genuinely want to live,” says Hamish Wright, managing director of […]
Doing it for the dogs – Editor Nina Tucker
It was late March this year while walking around a park in Rolleston that I realised I wanted to do a fashion shoot raising awareness for the greyhound rehoming programme. The discourse around the greyhound racing ban and subsequent rehoming had ramped up, and I’d just finished reading Vogue’s April issue where a […]
11 dog-friendly Christchurch eateries 11 dog-friendly Christchurch eateries
Where can you take your dog inside in mid-winter? Here’s our pick of the best local dog-friendly Canterbury cafés and pubs that go out of their way to welcome your best four-legged friend. Mid-winter can be tough for people with dogs. In summer, there is no shortage of cafés and bars that let […]
Subdivision showcase
Christchurch is bucking national trends in many ways – sell-out events, buzzing hospitality, record growth – fast becoming New Zealand’s favourite place to live, work and play. A successful post-earthquake transformation is partly to thank, alongside the vibrant new developments crafting the lifestyles Kiwis want to live. Between large-scale, master-planned subdivisions and more […]
Gingerbread bundt cake with caramel
Ginger-heavy, deeply treacly, and gorgeously bold, this gingerbread bundt cake with gooey caramel from former Masterchef Australia champion Emelia Jackson is the perfect mid-winter pick-me-up. Closely resembling a pound cake with its tight and buttery crumb structure, Emelia says the heavy spice mixture pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the caramel drip over […]
Instant style – The Crossing: What to wear. Where to buy it.
Editor’s picks: Cosy meets cool Striking that balance between ultra comfort and super cool is a superpower this time of year. It’s something I’m confident I could do every single day if I had the clothing budget of a billionaire (though my family might argue I act like it anyway). Find classic pieces […]
Inside the eye of an interior designer. Ōtautahi interior designer Olivia Kennedy talks texture, styling small, and statement décor.
After building two homes in modern subdivisions, interior designer Olivia Kennedy was ready for something different. She found her answer amongst the leafy suburb of St Albans; a charming, previously renovated three-bedroom bungalow oozing classic old-home character. A young Olivia Kennedy was always found immersed in the idea of creating beautiful spaces. Before […]
Feel-good mental hacks
Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen shares insights from mental performance coach Paula Rule. Recently, Metropol editor Nina Tucker and I attended a women’s networking breakfast hosted by Inspire Me Women. The guest speaker was Paula Rule, a mental performance coach from The Mental Edge, who helps women – from athletes to business leaders […]
A spectacular winter wonderland: Tekapo
When Lake Tekapo’s crisp air cuts through glimmers of sunshine while you sit surrounded by snow-capped mountains, you’ll know it’s the perfect winter escape. The alpine village’s perfect ambience is thanks to its striking glacial lake, warm hospitality, and range of activities. Spend a weekend or longer, make it your base for day […]
Double dining destination: The Mayor of Ale and Burj
Irish spice bags and arguably the best lamb shoulder in Christchurch stand out on the menus of this social dining duo on Riccarton Road. When lovers of local hospitality Sinead, Chris, Mark and Philippa came together to amplify The Mayor of Ale and Burj, they took a ‘double or nothing’ approach with side-by-side […]
