Living child-free: Danni Duncan
Christchurch entrepreneur Danni Duncan is the face of the child-free movement here in New Zealand. Her aim is to head up the global child-free community, and the recent launch of her online platform The Others Club is the first step. Danni spoke to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about providing a home for […]
Steal their style
From décor to statement details, we deciphered three key trends that came across in winning Canterbury homes from the 2026 New Zealand Architecture Awards. Award-winning homes are some of the best places to find inspiration for new ways to style or elevate your space. True to their status (each home must first be […]
So much fun(nel)
BY NINA TUCKER Funnel necks have been named everything from the winter season’s chicest staple to the ultimate alternative to traditional turtlenecks – so what do you need to think about when shopping for your own? I purchased my first funnel neck coat a few months before I saw them everywhere. It wasn’t […]
Michelin fairy dust: Editor Nina Tucker
On the last Tuesday in June, a cohort of Christchurch’s (and the country’s) finest chefs and hospitality operators gathered at New Zealand’s first Michelin ceremony in anxious excitement. Had they done enough – been consistent enough – to impress the anonymous Michelin inspectors eating their way through Aotearoa? Had they cooked food delicious […]
Fendalton finest
For its stunning design of a Fendalton home, Christchurch-based design practice PRau Architects has taken home a win in the New Zealand Institute of Architects regional awards. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a team to create a stunning home. From the vision of the architect to […]
6 ways to spend winter in Hanmer Springs
1. Catch the winter festival Immerse yourself in the alpine village as Hanmer Springs transforms into a winter wonderland from now until 18 July. With an ice rink, adult stargazing and grazing experiences, family fairy light walks, night light tree top climbing, and a bouncy castle, don’t miss New Zealand’s biggest winter festival. […]
Taking off the eye patch: Hamish Campbell
Sometimes I take off my eye patch and think objectively about why so many of us choose to live in Christchurch. Born and raised in Ilam, I left Christchurch to complete my PhD at Otago before building a career as a cancer research scientist and later as deputy head of research at Multiple […]
How to prune roses
Keen to learn how to prune roses like a pro? Now is the perfect time to get to work. With more than 100 species and counting, the rose is one of the most popular flowers across the globe and mid-winter is the best time to prune them, when the plants are fully dormant, […]
Warmer in wool: The Wool Company
Wool is an everyday necessity for shoppers wanting sustainable and long-lasting pieces to add warmth to their winter wardrobe. As the Christchurch chill sets in, it’s time to layer up with the ultimate winter essentials, and there’s no better choice than premium New Zealand-made knitwear from The Wool Company. Founded in the 1950s […]
Behind the lens: White Chiffon Photography
From weddings to fashion, beauty and commercial branding, step behind the lens of this Canterbury-based photographer. Whether capturing a wedding, creating branding imagery, or photographing professional portraits, Crystal Kerr of White Chiffon Photography is inspired by the beauty of storytelling. “My love for photography began at a young age because my father was […]
