The Influencers: John Bridgman
Central city development. We’ve seen a significant surge in demand for apartment-style living in central Christchurch over the past year. Covid, Christchurch’s comparative affordability and the ever-increasing vibrancy of the central city are all influencing the desires of home buyers. To help the city meet this demand and get more people living centrally […]
The Influencers: Joanna Norris
Helping business boom. Every business should have a mentor. Operating a business is no easy task, let alone doing it through a pandemic. Having an experienced, independent mentor to listen and guide you through some of the challenges can make all the difference. Mentors provide confidential, one-on-one assistance for small business owners, who […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Fun in the sun – with a jab. I love spring, with all the promise of warm sunny days, catching up with friends and whānau – not to mention lazy days watching the cricket! But this year, Covid-19 has thrown a spanner in the works and as I write, we are stuck in […]
Here comes the sun
Ahead of his latest book launch, Kiwi pop art guru Dick Frizzell talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch. Space may not be the final frontier it once was, yet the sun, the stars and the universe still hold a fascination for millions of people. Among them is artist Dick Frizzell, usually better known […]
Time for a cool change
Brought together by shared experiences of grief, the Cool Change Sisters are a raw and honest voice, sharing their stories in the hope of sparking a much-needed shift in New Zealand’s mental health space. Grace Curtis, Georgia Harris and Tori Wheelans are the founders of Cool Change, a movement to give the bereaved […]
Art in the country: Lakeland Art Gallery
Whether you are wanting to fill a gap on the wall or searching for that something special, unusual, or unique, Lakeland Art Gallery may have just the piece you are looking for. Only a 45-minute drive from Christchurch or Ashburton awaits the quaint town of Leeston and the friendly Ellesmere art gallery, Lakeland […]
Looking ahead: Cindy-Lee Sinclair
Have you started planning for 2022? Are there any property transactions in your crystal ball? It is hard to believe how quickly Christmas and the New Year are approaching. We are well into the second half of 2021 and as warmer weather approaches, many people are sitting down and wondering what the New […]
Campion film kick starts festival
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) will open with Dame Jane Campion’s award-winning new film, The Power of the Dog. The film met with a rapturous reception on the world stage at the recent Venice Film Festival, and this month Campion picked up a Silver Lion award for best director. Made […]
Educating for excellence in lockdown: The Cathedral Grammar School
Strong relationships are the foundation of a vibrant school culture and are further cemented during testing times. “Children build deeper bonds with staff and each other when they are known, noticed, appreciated, and challenged to be their best. These deeper connections accelerate motivation and learning,” says The Cathedral Grammar School principal Scott Thelning. […]
School’s out
More school holidays have arrived and so has the time to get thinking about all the ways to keep your young ones busy and entertained. As we welcome the warmer weather, Christchurch has plenty to offer in the form of child-friendly fun. Here are a few of Metropol’s suggestions: Laser Strike Christchurch Fun […]
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