The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
A final thank you This is my last column as Mayor of Ōtautahi Christchurch, and I have to say that I am as optimistic now for our future as I was when I first ran in 2013. Despite all the financial challenges we have had to face and the crises we have continued […]
The Influencers: Ross Steele
Feeling optimistic This month, Te Pae Christchurch hosted it’s 100th event – a milestone we did not expect to achieve so soon after opening. W hile there are a couple of reasons to achieve this in such a short space of time, the overwhelming feedback we’ve had, and certainly what is showing in our […]
The Influencers: Ali Adams
Aerospace taking off Can you guess which country launched the fourth-most rockets to space this year? New Zealand did, behind the US, China and Russia. I learned this at New Zealand’s inaugural Aerospace Summit this month, which showcased the rapid moves Aotearoa is making in the sector, which is worth $24 billion a […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
Nurturing children In late August, Te Papa Hauora, the Health Precinct, proudly supported the launch of a new collaboration, ‘Research for Children Aotearoa’. This initiative is being led by the University of Canterbury and the University of Otago, and strongly supported by local Tangata Whenua and Pasifika. A first for New Zealand, Research […]
From the editor: 15 September 2022
A sad loss Flags across Christchurch have been flying at half mast as those in the city join the rest of the Commonwealth in mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. During her 70 year reign, the Queen was a frequent visitor to Christchurch, leaving many people here with fond memories and a […]
Foraging flowers and styling
Kate Williams helps run a law firm, and in her spare time is a creative stylist, well-known in Christchurch circles. She talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about her work/life balance and her upcoming book. Kate clearly remembers gathering, foraging, creating, and painting from early childhood and the sense of satisfaction this provided […]
Live action racing
The New Zealand Sail Grand Prix is coming for a two-day spectacle of action-packed racing and entertainment on Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour, 18-19 March 2023. Event director Karl Budge previews what’s in store. SailGP’s new breed of live action racing brings excitement on and off the water as the best sailors in the world, […]
Dedicated to helping
Canterbury is full of inspiring stories from locals who are dedicated to helping where they can, using their skills and passion to do so. One such story is that of Dr Donna Batchelor, a local orthodontist and philanthropist making real change in her community and the lives of many. Georgia Summerton chats to […]
Rediscovering Christchurch
When living in a city, it is easy to stick to your same routines and activities. But with a new season and one that brings warmth and (hopefully) sunshine-filled weekends, it is time to shake up your normal day out and try something new. Here are a few ideas from Metropol on how […]
Spring into school holidays
With school holidays around the corner, it is an exciting time for children to get their break from classrooms with the spring weather arriving just in time to greet them. For parents, school holidays can feel stressful, with a few weeks of activities and entertainment needed to keep the children occupied. It’s good […]
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