Editor’s perspective: Teething troubles
Any major new event is not without its share of teething problems, and that appears to be the case for the inaugural ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix held earlier in March on Lyttelton Harbour. As was to be expected, there were a few complaints from some residents, and some attendees, but isn’t […]
The Ten Tenors: Christchurch Town Hall, April 13
From the North to the South, the countryside to the beach, The Ten Tenors are on their way to it all. Embarking on a nationwide tour beginning 13 April in Christchurch, the tenors will also perform in Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Dunedin, Tauranga, and Invercargill. These vocal powerhouses have […]
Ōtautahi’s entrepreneurial Antony Gough
Christchurch businessman, property developer, and entrepreneur Antony Gough talks fashion, property development, and rebuilding, with Metropol editor Lynda Papesch. Antony Gough is equally well-known for his sartorial splendour as he is for his entrepreneurial business acumen. Considered one of Christchurch’s most influential businessmen, he’s earned his own unique place in the city’s rebuild […]
A life championing cheese
In mid-March, world-renowned cheese-master Juliet Harbutt visited Christchurch, supporting the Tearfund Sri Lanka Post-war Dairy Project. Metropol’s Céline Gibson caught up with her to find out more. Cheese is a passion for Kiwi Juliet Harbutt, and always will be. These days she uses her love and knowledge of cheese to help those less […]
Surviving school holidays
Rallying the children to go out and do something every day of the school holidays can be quite stressful, especially if you’re looking after several of them. Read on for some ideas about how to entertain at home. Put on a talent show Encourage them to create their own acts and perform in […]
Head up high: Christchurch Attractions Gondola
The Christchurch Gondola offers stunning panoramic views, perfect for your next family adventure. Featuring spectacular vistas of Christchurch, Lyttelton, and beyond from the viewing decks, the complex also provides access to various walking tracks throughout the Port Hills. You’ll also find a child-friendly café, Discovery Ride about the history of the area and […]
Running with the raptors: Jurrassic Adventure
Christchurch is lucky enough to have its own dinosaur theme park, and it’s even better when it’s built on passion, inclusivity and quality. With Walt Disney as his childhood hero, Aaron Keown set out to bring the same happiness to Christchurch soil. Passionate about both theme parks and dinosaurs, creating the fully-accessible Jurassic […]
Essential research
I was privileged this month to view ancient ice core samples, from the depths of the Antarctic, on the Italian Research Vessel, the Laura Bassi. The research is part of Beyond Epica, an international project which aims to drill ice cores up to 1.5 million years ago, revealing the Earth’s climate and environmental […]
Two anniversaries
Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct is going from strength to strength in co-ordinating and facilitating outcomes to advance health and wellness. Much of this is thanks to health research, education, and healthtech business connectivity. With many pressures and constraints on our health sector, the ability of key stakeholders to work together across the […]
Property metrics
Figures from CoreLogic NZ show 60,859 properties sold in the year to February 2023, the lowest 12-month total since October 1983. During February alone, about 4100 deals were done. That is the lowest for that month of the year since at least 1981. The figures are striking and show just how quiet the […]
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