Mother’s Day must-haves: Piccadilly Bookshop
From cookbooks to memoirs, this round-up features a bit of everything. All of which can be found at Piccadilly Bookshop in Avonhead. When you can’t find the words to show you care – find a book. The Missing Sister – Lucinda Riley From the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author comes the latest instalment […]
North Canterbury adventures
Cruising north on a road trip, or just looking for something to do out of the city? Why not visit North Canterbury, home to artisan food and wine producers and spectacular natural attractions – there is everything you desire for a South Island adventure. Here are Metropol’s picks for adventure activities in the titillating landscapes. […]
Trust the chefs: The Monday Room
As plate after plate of beautifully presented contemporary fine dining dishes arrive at your table at The Monday Room, it becomes quite clear you can indeed trust the chefs. Or, more specifically, you can trust Eeva Torvinen and Annika Kiviniemi, the Finnish chefs behind the restaurant’s exquisite social dining offering. Owner Joel Christian says […]
Spring into winter R&R
When a warming winter break is on the agenda, head to Hanmer Springs, located a mere 90 minutes by road from Christchurch. The beauty of a holiday in Hanmer is that you can don your activewear and roll up the sleeves, or simply fold out a deck chair and open that book you have been […]
St Margaret’s College: Meet the Principal
As we head towards the winter sport season, we are proud 90 percent of St Margaret’s College students are active in sport. And that’s just one aspect of their school life, with opportunities for artists, coding experts, dancers, debaters, environmentalists, film makers, musicians, singers, the list goes on… Of course, first and foremost, we […]
How to fail successfully
As humans we are hardwired to avoid failing, and when we do the experience is often shrouded in shame and secrecy. But one University of Canterbury business academic is teaching students to harness the power of failure, in the name of success. The “F” word has long been taboo, especially in business. But […]
Time to talk ovaries
One woman dies of ovarian cancer every 48 hours in New Zealand, with 85 percent of those diagnosed not detected until the later stages of the disease when treatment options are limited. And a growing number of organisations and brands are putting their weight behind calls to increase healthcare for the cancer ahead of World […]
The art of organising
Beck Wadworth knows about organising. The businesswoman, who went to school in Christchurch, has built a successful brand from helping people make their lives easier. Metropol catches up with Beck about her stylish stationery, and the art of organising in a chaotic world. Tell us about your love of organising – did this […]
From the Editor: 29 April 2021
For 23 years, Metropol has been telling Canterbury’s stories; tales of success, resilience, grit and community. Taking on the role of editor was certainly a daunting task. One I can wholeheartedly say I have poured myself into, alongside a dedicated team of writers, designers, photographers, office staff and sales superstars. It is no […]
Hotere comes to town
A free exhibition of one of New Zealand’s most important artists is showing at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist) is co-curated by Christchurch Art Gallery and Dunedin Public Art Gallery and brings together works from collections across the country. Photo: Ralph Hotere in The Artist’s Studio, […]
