From the editor: 28 April 2022
Let it snow Here’s wishing all the wonderful mums out there a Happy Mother’s Day on 8 May. Mothers deserve to be looked after every day, but once a year works for me. We’re heading into the last month of autumn and being greeted by the smell of wood fires in the morning […]
Designing her dreams
Former Cantabrian Caitlin Crisp is a fashion force to be reckoned with, recently celebrating the launch of her label’s latest collection. Metropol’s Georgia Summerton catches up with Caitlin about her journey in business so far, and the designs that fashion lovers everywhere can’t seem to get enough of. After studying Fashion Technology and […]
Listen to the music
Indie folk trio, Albi & The Wolves are coming to coming to Canterbury, thanks to Arts On Tour NZ. Chris Dent, the proud albino frontman Albi, Pascal Roggen and Michael Young have crafted a stage show that’s brimming with energy and moments to pause for reflection. The trio has a huge sound that […]
Simon & Garfunkel homage
The 40th anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel’s memorable New York concert has sparked top New Zealand singers and songwriters to put on their own special concert, paying homage to the celebrated duo. In September 1981, the City of New York hosted a now legendary benefit concert for the people of their city, Simon […]
Is housing still hot? Kathryn Picton-Warlow
Taken by storm in 2021, the property market ran hot with prices soaring and even the most seasoned speculator surprised by the boom. It was a seller’s jackpot. However, it seems a tipping point has been reached as a potent cocktail of new tax rules impact on the profitability of older rentals alongside […]
Lending a hand: Ricoh
Giving back to the community is an important part of business these days. One company lending a helping hand with projects such as its annual Big Green Day Out and support of various other charitable organisations is Ricoh Christchurch. From mentoring young people through to digging holes for trees, the team at Ricoh […]
Meet the principal: Selwyn House School
Having started as Principal of Selwyn House School at the beginning of this year, I have enjoyed taking some time to observe, listen and learn about what it is that makes Selwyn House the special school that it is. Having both worked in Christchurch schools for the last 30 years and put my […]
Meet the principal: St Andrew’s College
The St Andrew’s College community has welcomed 2022 with great energy, and a sense of excitement as we mark the 30th anniversary of officially becoming co-educational. After four ‘trail blazers’ had enrolled as the first senior girls in 1991, it was a momentous and positive occasion when 55 female students walked through the […]
Meet the principal: St Margaret’s College
It is widely accepted that the world will benefit from new combinations of leadership, ones where women play a fundamental role. It is our intention at St Margaret’s College to realise the next generation of young women with strong traditional values, empowered to step confidently into the modern world. SMC offers that balanced […]
Meet the principal: Cathedral Grammar
The pursuit of excellence, strong character, broad opportunities, multiple pathways for success and focussing on our students’ well-being is at the heart of all we do. Cathedral Grammar is an independent school providing high-quality education for pre-school, primary school and intermediate aged girls and boys on the banks of the Avon River overlooking […]
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