The mastermind of Mary Outram
Local style influencer Mary Outram is the picture of positivity, always in an exquisitely styled outfit. She shares her story over a just as on-brand matcha latte with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Mary influences all those she meets, whether to put a gorgeous garment at the top of your wishlist or a smile across […]
Explore the colour jungle with Stephanie Rumble
Fashion has been a permanent fixture in Stephanie Rumble’s life for as long as she can remember. She talks to Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch about image, fashion, and making a difference. For years, Christchurch image consultant Stephanie was known for her flaming locks, a reflection of her “BrightRed” business name. These days, her hair is […]
Becoming a powerhouse: Jaimee Lupton
A miracle baby after a heartbreaking IVF journey and multiple beauty brand launches have made entrepreneur Jaimee Lupton’s past year a busy one. Innovation, sacrifice, and founding a fertility-aiding charity in her late daughter’s name, she chats with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. When Jaimee headed back to work full-time after giving birth to baby […]
Classic architecture with team Brooksfield
A mutual admiration of classic, elegant, and timeless architecture led two young Christchurch entrepreneurs on a journey from fixing earthquake damaged homes to a booming development business. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch catches up with the men behind the Brooksfield projects. From renovation projects to 250-build housing developments, Vincent (Vinny) Holloway and Oliver (Oli) Hickman have […]
Fashion headfirst: June Youngman
June Youngman wears many hats, some of those being the finishing touch to a winning race-day outfit. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker talks to the Addington Raceway fashion coordinator about how she ties both life and look together. June grew up in Fiji, never believing that her life would one day look like this, “Fiji […]
Face to face: Ashleigh Scott
Ashleigh Scott holds a world of expertise in luxurious skincare experiences in her head, and all the passion in her heart. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker caught up with the skincare specialist and founder of renowned brand, The Facialist. She was just as I expected. Bubbly and genuine, but eager not to slow down for […]
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 […]
