The Cathedral Grammar School

Capturing creativity & innovation: The Cathedral Grammar School

Set in the figurative and literal heart of the city, The Cathedral Grammar School captures creativity and innovation both through its physical incarnation, and through a unique structure that is designed to get the very best out of each and every student.     In much the same way as the world-leading […]

Symphony on the Lake

Lakeside Luxury: Symphony on the Lake

The Picnic Company, a Canterbury handmade gourmet picnic catering business, is starting out as it intends to go forward, by creating a food-inspired event centred around sharing and gathering with community     The Symphony on the Lake will bring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, leading soloists Amati Pati of Sol3Mio and award-winning […]

Food, fun & flicks

Food, fun & flicks: American Express Openair Cinemas

A luxurious big screen cinema experience under the stars in the central city is no longer an unattainable dream, with American Express Openair Cinemas hosting all your favourites next month.     The South Island’s inaugural event last year proved such a hit that Christchurch city-goers have the opportunity again to watch […]

Peachy Keen

Peachy Keen

Peach is offering a fresh new take on the seasonal shades of autumn this year, as we eschew the traditional tarnished tones of autumnal gold that make their way into the home to mark the changing of the season.     We’re certainly not complaining with this dramatic palette heating things up […]

Hamner Springs

Destination Recharge!

Hanmer Springs, only a 90 minute drive from the city, has the reputation for being a sports destination and all that encompasses, from cycling, tramping and off roading, to boating, fishing, bird watching and hunting.     The less known secret is that Hanmer Springs is the perfect destination for a day […]

Purple Weka Café & Bar

Top-quality café fare at your place: Purple Weka Café & Bar

Fans of The Purple Weka Café & Bar already know it’s the place to go for great coffee and delicious food, but did you know the catering service means you can serve all their delectable treats at your place?     If you have a workplace or birthday shout, business lunch, or […]

Utility pulls a Practical Punch

Utility pulls a Practical Punch

World War II Britain first gave us utility clothing and it’s now a cool, calm and very collected way to dress. Having a recent resurgence, it has returned for 2019 in bold and brave designs.     Fabrics and tailors back then were in short supply, so it was all practicality in […]

Metropol Editor Melinda Collins

Editor’s Perspective: 28th February 2019 Issue

“I want every little girl who’s told she’s bossy to be told instead that she has leadership skills” Sheryl Sandberg   My daughter was pretty upset the day she found out she was getting a little brother delivered and not the little sister she had been pinning all her hopes and dreams […]

Suzy Cato

What’s happening in Suzy’s World?

Suzy Cato first captured the hearts and minds of children more than two decades ago, which saw an entire generation of Kiwis lose their minds when she twirled her way back into the limelight for Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) last year.     We catch up with Suzy about the experience […]

Bryan Adams

Q&A: Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams is returning to New Zealand in March 2019 to play concerts in Auckland and Wellington before being joined by Dave Dobbyn and the Jordan Luck Band to perform in Nelson and Christchurch.     We catch up with the ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’ hitmaker ahead of […]