Shooting for the stars: Canterbury’s aerospace industry
Is aerospace the key to our future prosperity? Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen reports on plans to quadruple the value of our region’s aerospace industry in just 10 years while honouring the values of sustainability and diversity. Is the future prosperity of Canterbury found in the stars? Leaders in the region’s aerospace sector […]
Mark Rocket: The first Kiwi in space
From playing in a band called Planet Blue to working at an internet startup named Planet, the clues to Mark Rocket’s future were always hiding in plain sight. Now, the Christchurch entrepreneur has become the first New Zealander to travel to space. He sat down with Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen to talk […]
Daisy Dagg
Daisy Dagg tends to fill every pocket of spare time. A mother, interior designer, author and lifestyle blogger, her life is a game of tug-of-war. Metropol editor Nina Tucker discovers that despite health issues and a fear of failure, Daisy’s winning. I’ve always had this little voice in my head saying ‘don’t mess […]
Behind Nyree Huyser’s sound
Christchurch-based vocalist Nyree Huyser is no stranger to the stage. Her rich, soulful sound commands attention and powerhouse vocals are her signature. Behind the spotlight is a story that spans continents, careers, and a powerful reconnection with the music that first moved her, Metropol writer Hannah Brown discovers. It wasn’t until Nyree Huyser […]
Little India’s legacy
A rogan josh experiment one Friday night in 1988 Dunedin was the seed of Little India, a family-owned group of Indian restaurants that now spans the country. This isn’t just a business story though; Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen discovers a legacy built on hard work, migration, and an unshakable belief in family. […]
Stalwart Chrissy Mauger
Warm, welcoming, and impeccably dressed, Christchurch’s mayoress Chrissy Mauger flies under the radar – a picture of poise supporting the city’s head honcho. Metropol editor Nina Tucker pulls back the curtain on her strength, stability and enduring smile. A radiant Chrissy Mauger guided me into her Avonhead home, a space that immediately reflected […]
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