Dancing the night away
Inspired by cheap Champagne, faux luxury, and the destruction of our natural world, choreographer Jessie McCall brings four dancers to the stage for a joyful yet confronting dance-theatre work Daybreak Estate, playing in Christchurch on 17 – 19 March. Daybreak Estate was created in 2020 and premiered in Experimental Dance Week Aotearoa in […]
On and off the stage
Actor, comedian, singer, writer, producer, and director, Mark Hadlow wears many hats and is one of New Zealand’s most loved and well-known performers. His outstanding appearances in musical theatre and plays, as well as television and movie roles have lead to him receiving multiple awards for his work. Metropol writer Georgia Summerton chats […]
An entertaining entrepreneur
Thespian, entrepreneur, entertainer, and friend. These are just a few words that describe celebrated Christchurch actor Peter Rowley. Metropol’s Kia Dirkson caught up with him to see what is the next phase for one of the country’s most enduring comedians. On a bright summer afternoon, a warm smile greeted me at the door. […]
Colouring our world
Colour, pattern and design are all hallmarks of Christchurch business woman Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch talks with her about the how and why. Surviving for more than three decades in the cut and thrust of the hair, beauty and fashion industry is no mean feat. Expanding and diversifying a multi-layered business […]
Focusing on forward: Ricoh
Work is about what you do, not where you do it. Changes to workstyles and workplaces have been accelerated by external factors and the requirements for businesses to support their employees have changed with them. Helping businesses move forward locally is Ricoh NZ Christchurch. “We take time to understand your business, your people […]
Print and paper: facts vs fiction
Paper has proven an integral part of our lives since it was invented, sometime between 50 and 120 AD, primarily to record data and to keep knowledge safe for generations. Centuries down the track, magazines such as fortnightly lifestyle magazine Metropol are still doing just that, despite misconceptions that paper is wasteful, detrimental […]
Agritech companies attracting millions
New Zealand agritech companies are attracting millions of dollars of investment, says AgriTechNZ chief executive Brendan O’Connell. Remarkable progress is being made in new global partnerships, collaborations, investments and team growth, and this has set the scene for what he predicts will be a burst of growth in 2022 and beyond. One innovator […]
Realty rocks her world: Fernanda Hammett
In 2001, Fernanda Hammett left her home and family in Brazil for an extended visit to Christchurch, primarily to perfect her English. São Paulo, with a population in excess of 20 million was a far cry from the Garden City of Christchurch, population circa 450,000. The effusive, fun loving and adventurous 17-year-old embraced […]
Reaching for the stars
Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand is a new organisation dedicated to expanding opportunities for women and other gender minorities to work in space fields and pursuing gender equity in the space sector. Its aim is to provide a professional network and inclusive community that supports women working in the space sector in […]
From the editor: 17 February 2022
The power of positive thinking Optimism is one of my favourite words, and most of the time I’m a glass half full person. Actually I’m probably more of a glass three quarters full person, always looking on the bright side. Sometimes it is hard to find a bright side, but recently I read […]
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