From the edge to the big screen
Conquering her own struggles with mental illness has seen Kiwi woman Jazz Thornton co-found a global charity, write two books and speak at the United Nations, now she speaks with Metropol ahead of her next journey – to the big screen. Jazz Thornton is driven by one overwhelming motive – […]
Art in the Dark
An illuminating new project is giving a fresh perspective on Christchurch’s world-renowned street art. Sustainable lighting business, Gen Green, and street art champions Watch This Space have joined forces with project managers Living Space and the help of a council grant to celebrate the city’s street art by darkness. Compelled […]
Masking disruption: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
Christchurch-based apparel maker, Cactus Outdoor, has added a new product to its repertoire: Locally made face masks which use bacteria-busting natural wool filters. Originally developed for dust protection before Covid-19 made face masks an essential item, Cactus Outdoors have manufactured tens of thousands of the mouth and nose coverings from its […]
Are routine blood tests helpful for your pet? Wigram Vet and the Good Dog Spa
Wigram Vet and the Good Dog Spa’s Geoff Mehrtens tells Metropol how screening blood tests can greatly enhance a vet’s understanding of your pet’s health and uncover many underlying illnesses. Blood tests make a difference to cats’ and dogs’ wellbeing, sometimes a lifesaving difference. “Blood tests are great value for money and […]
Building workplace wellbeing
As lives – and livelihoods – remain disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, a new platform to help small business owners monitor their team’s wellbeing has been launched. The Check In is an online tool for small business leaders to help them facilitate free activities to support their teams and empower team […]
Making success happen: Harcourts Gold Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Synonymous with multi-million-dollar listings, Kathryn Picton-Warlow forged her successful real estate career while bringing up two sons as a single mother – and wants other women to know they can do the same. One of the top performing real estate agents at the number one Harcourts internationally for revenue, Harcourts Gold […]
Eighty and still racing
Eighty years. It’s a milestone held by a cyclist, his bicycle, and a challenging race across Banks Peninsula. Octogenarian John Winkie is aiming to raise $80,000 for research to help those with debilitating spinal cord injuries get back in the saddle again. John will be cycling on his trusty 1940s bicycle […]
From the Editor: 17 September 2020
We’re living in a uniquely stressful time. Between the fluctuating number of community Covid-19 transmissions, oscillating government alert levels and a general air of uncertainty – the bright side can seem hard to find. At Metropol we’re all about celebrating and supporting the community, and this raison d’être has taken on […]
Explore Antarctica from home
Sir Edmund Hillary’s hut is the coldest new hotspot to open its virtual doors. The Antarctic Heritage Trust, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT), has developed a unique virtual experience that transports viewers to the chilly continent. The project came about to celebrate New Zealand’s first presence in […]
Your own blank canvas: Rossendale Vineyard
“Each bridal couple we work with has unique tastes and ideas. They just have to tell us what they want and we will make it happen,” says Rossendale Vineyard’s events manager Graham Jones. “We have such an adaptable canvas here in our venue, it can be dressed and themed to […]
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