Talking art with Kate Senior

Interior designer, jeweller and now artist, Christchurch’s Kate Senior has many strings to her bow. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with Kate to find out more about her journey, and her inspiration. Looking back, Kate Senior realises creativity and art have always been a part of her life. They aren’t something she […]

In the kitchen with Kitty Williams

A sandwich business, a food truck, a stint in catering, Kitty Williams knew she was destined to work with food. She just hadn’t quite figured out what that would look like. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker catches up with her after the launch of her first cookbook about how things have changed since […]

Ali Harper: Life on board

Cruising on the high seas, singing up a storm, marketing, and being a mum are all in a day’s work for Christchurch entertainer Ali Harper. Lynda Papesch chats with Ali about life at sea, on the road, at home, and anywhere in between. A  sea day provides Ali Harper time in her busy […]

Fashion with Kate Sylvester

Top New Zealand fashion designer Kate Sylvester was in Christchurch this month to launch her Gloria Gloria Autumn Winter 24 collection. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch talks with her about trends, tailoring, and telling a tale with textiles. Surrounded by a sea of teal and orange, denim blues, plum, and cherry red, fashion icon […]

Getting to know Gilbert Enoka

A young Gilbert Enoka stared out to the world, a challenging childhood and an ‘other.’ Later, he would become the man behind the minds of successful international sporting team, the All Blacks. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker dives into his world.  The Game Gilbert’s tenure as a mental skills coach spans 23 years, […]

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 […]