From the editor: 22 July 2021

Print this story Welcome to another issue of Metropol. Spring is a month away with occasional glimpses of warmer days ahead, yet for many the best of winter has yet to come. Regular snow dumps mean hitting the slopes, and for destinations such as Queenstown, a much-needed boost to income. As a newbie to the […]

From the Editor: 24 June 2021

Print this story I thought it was going to be at least a decade before I had a chance to express my perspective to you all in this editorial spot. I was honoured when Lynda put forward the idea to put a “face to the name”. But while this is my first… it will also […]

From the Editor: 10 June 2021

Print this story Here’s another issue hot off the press for you to enjoy and there are some great stories, ideas and advertising in the following pages. Metropol is blessed to have such loyal readers and advertisers, all of whom help to ensure its future for many years to come.     Publishing any magazine […]

From the Editor: 27 May 2021

Print this story Time flies when you are having fun, they say, and there are so many fun activities in Christchurch that I am definitely enjoying myself.   . Options change with the seasons and typically many Kiwis fly north to warmer climes when winter arrives. Now that we can hop on a plane trans-Tasman […]

From the Editor: 13 May 2021

Print this story Hello Christchurch and Metropol readers. I am excited to have taken the editorial reins of such a well-loved iconic lifestyle magazine and have already started exploring this beautiful vibrant city and its wider environs.     I am especially looking forward to meeting those who call Christchurch home, and discovering what makes […]

From the Editor: 15 April 2021

Print this story As we begin to descend into something resembling pre-pandemic times, all the opportunities to gather with and celebrate those we love, seem even more momentous.     Every year, Metropol publishes its bridal issue which showcases the array of local wedding vendors who can pull together your Canterbury nuptials, as well as […]

From the Editor: 18 March 2021

Print this story Darker mornings, cooler temperatures and trees turning from green to gold; there’s no denying autumn’s arrival.   Personally, early-autumn is one of my favourite times of the year: The slightly chillier evenings makes sleeping that much snugglier, but it’s not quite time to get the puffer jacket out of hibernation. The trees […]

From the Editor: 04 March 2021

Print this story Each fortnight at Metropol we’re privileged to showcase the new and noteworthy. On our pages, across cuisine, fashion, home, beauty, health, hospitality, architecture, motoring, events and travel we aim to bring a definitive collection of what’s worth knowing about in Canterbury and the South Island.     And in this issue, we […]

From the Editor: 18 February 2021

Print this story It can be a daunting feat producing a magazine every fortnight. Our hardworking team puts a lot into finding stories, getting in touch with all the required parties, organising imagery – and then designing it all into what you hold in your hands.   And before the finished copies are even delivered […]

From the Editor: 04 Februrary 2021

Print this story February is a month to savour the last of the long, hot (and sporadically torrentially rainy) days of summer, and – if you haven’t already – start shifting out of holiday mode.     And as we settle into a more business-as-usual approach to life this month, I can’t help but notice […]