Taking a new path
Christchurch Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner’s decision to exit local body politics at this year’s October elections surprised many. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch looks back on his career and at his path ahead. Taking time out to enjoy life is at the forefront of Andrew Turner’s thoughts these days. After October, Christchurch’s deputy mayor […]
Expanding our universe
A University of Canterbury student is rocketing from her lectures and labs into the American aerospace industry this year after she won a prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship. The only New Zealander and first person from the Southern Hemisphere to become a fellow, Jennifer Berry has already started her fourth year studying engineering at […]
Life is a cabaret
Described as a unique floorshow experience of song, dance and cirque acts, mixed with a sprinkle of delightful tongue-in-cheek items, Cabaret Einhundert (the word Einhundert translates to 100) celebrates 100 years of music, spanning eras from the 20s and 30s through to today. By the Silhouette Academy on June 18 and 19, it […]
Queenstown’s new rejuvenation mural
Leading New Zealand mural artist Tess Sheerin has produced a Covid-19 inspired mural in Queenstown, aimed at helping mental health. During and after the Covid-19 lockdowns, one positive effect on the Aotearoa community is that it has forced many people to consider what is most important in life, Sheerin says. This includes being […]
Purr-fect style and comfort: The Purrfect Ride
Pulling up in a Jag has been the perfect entrance for celebs, romantics, spies, and classic car connoisseurs for decades. In fact, that purr of the V8 motor, almost cat-like, has been a statement on the roads for 100 years – 2022 marks the Jaguar’s centenary. From a James Bond car chase in […]
Keeping your valuables safe: Commonwealth Vault
“As good as gold” is a favourite saying for Kiwis, and no wonder. The love of gold runs through our veins just as it runs through the quartz veins of Otago schist. Driven by rapidly rising inflation, higher interest rates, and unexpected geopolitical risk, gold is once again king of the hill. Currently […]
Where there’s a will: Pegasus Bay Law
Accidents and illness happen, and life changes daily with sunrise and sunset. Being prepared for unexpected change, such as a death in the family, can often make it easier for those left to move forward. “Leaving this world without a clear legal will can create chaos for loved ones left to sort things […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Back in full swing We’re already halfway through 2022 and despite the frosty mornings and chill to the air, it is warming to see that a sense of vibrancy has returned to the city in recent weeks. The retail, hospitality, and events sectors are starting to stabilise after an exceedingly difficult period of […]
The Influencers: Alison Adams
Economic boosters June is a busy time for Ōtautahi Christchurch and for ChristchurchNZ. I want to highlight just two events we are behind that show different strands of the economic development work we do. On June 15/16, MEETINGS 2022 will be held at the recently opened Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. This is […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
A win for us all Changes as a result of The Health and Disability System Review are advancing, so far pretty much within the original timeframe specified. The end of June sees the demise of the District Health Boards across New Zealand Aotearoa, concurrent with momentum gaining in the new entities – The […]
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