Success in the slow life: Anna Gibbs
Questioning her own sense of self convinced realism painter Anna Gibbs to escape London life and settle in Banks Peninsula. The rising star shares her story of success, motherhood, and creating captivating artworks to promote native birdlife conservation with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Anna was born in London and grew up in various places […]
Hats off to chef Simon Levy
Chef Simon Levy is not only a long way from home, he is a long way from the 13-year-old boy who worked London’s Harringay market stall with his father. Metropol writer Céline Gibson recently caught up with the 2024 Hospitality Awards finalist. Now founder and executive chef of Christchurch’s Inati restaurant, Simon is a finalist […]
Editor’s note: More than a feeling
Among the simple pleasures in life, being tactile is high on my list. It costs nothing, yet brings pleasure in so many ways. I’m talking about giving someone a hug, or a pat on the back, wrapping your hand around a cold glass of bubbly, and trying on clothes in a local boutique. Researchers have […]
Becoming her own boss: Wilhelmina Shrimpton
Two redundancies, a separation, the launch of her business, yet multimedia master Wilhelmina Shrimpton is thriving, writes Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. “Hectic” is normal programming for Wilhelmina. When she lists the number of things she’s working on daily, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. Broadcasting and reporting, fill-in hosting at various newsrooms, media trainings […]
Piano Man: Marcus Norman
Newly appointed director of The Piano, Marcus Norman is returning to Ōtautahi after more than a decade away. Metropol writer Joseph Harper spoke to him about his vision for Christchurch’s destination venue and his passion for enabling the arts to flourish. When asked about formative moments in his indoctrination into the performing arts, Marcus cites […]
Laughter from the kitchen: Annabelle White
For food journalist and mass media cooking personality Annabelle White, food has always been a way to express her regard for others. “To cook is to love, and to love is to cook”, Annabelle explains to Metropol writer Céline Gibson. Annabelle began experimenting with recipes from an American cook book her mother gave her wh […]
The life of Dai Henwood
Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood has spent the last three years living “in the now” after his devastating stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him recently to talk about his past, present, and “futile” future. Life goes on, one day at a time for Dai, with good moments and bad. […]
From startup to success, Monique Kaminski
Jeuneora skincare and supplement company founder Monique Kaminski navigated her startup to provide solutions and cultivate a community. Looking back on a now multi-million dollar company is nostalgic, the Christchurch businesswoman tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Monique is her own boss. She has the freedom to set her course, driving decisions that directly impact […]
A stellar storyteller: Toni Street
Toni’s is a story of heartbreak and hope, as she puts it when describing her book, Lost and Found. It was the same sentiment, interspersed with her ‘bookwormish’ charm, echoing through the room when she held Toni’s Book Club in Christchurch earlier this year. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker finds out more. Discussing the tragic […]
Kimberley Crossman: the star’s strength
A quick turnaround from her tropical honeymoon, actress and host Kimberley Crossman is gearing up for another World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. She catches up with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about adapting to the media environment, managing mental health, a dream wedding, and doing her bit to make the world a better place. An […]
