Garden tourism
Local homes and gardens in gorgeous rural settings, each with its own story. Garden tours have been long-loved since their origins across the globe. Drawing from differing cultures and life practices, through royal and religious spaces, countries worldwide developed signature home and garden styles that others yearned to visit. Thus, ‘garden tourism’ was […]
This Kiwi can fly: Hamish Kerr
It’s the night before the Paris Olympics men’s high jump final. Christchurch-based Hamish Kerr is about to become an Olympic champion, bringing home New Zealand’s first ever Olympic medal in the event. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker discovers how he did it. Hamish watched Maddi Wesche win silver in shot put, before clocking […]
Talking grand designs with Tom Webster
Tom Webster’s fascination with architecture started at a young age, and now he shares it with millions of others, fronting TVNZ’s Grand Designs New Zealand series. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him to see what captures his imagination. Home is where the heart is, so they say, and Tom’s heart is […]
Sensational Tomato, Cucumber, Feta + Smashed Olive Salad
INGREDIENTS Pickled red onion: – 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced – 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar – 1/4 Tsp sea salt For the pickled red onion, add the sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar and salt to a bowl. Toss to combine and allow the onion to pickle for at least 10 […]
Lift your game
Art Deco is all around us. If you have ever wanted to inject some edge, a dash of difference to your home, now is the time to embrace all the quirks in recent homeware collections. With events season just around the corner, it’s the ideal opportunity to truly get your guests talking. CURATED […]
Explore, be inspired
A home show stands out. It’s not a detached online shopping experience, or an afternoon racing around the city looking at multiple stores in search of one product. It’s more than tangible, it’s the ease of having everything you could dream of for your home and garden under one roof, plus all of […]
Adventure in Kaikōura
The coastal town of Kaikōura boasts rich wildlife, gorgeous scenery, curious sea creatures, and a bustling retail sector. Explore this small town with Metropol’s itinerary. Friday Begin the weekend with a walk along Kaikōura Beach. Take in the views of picturesque mountains, roaming wildlife, and breathe in the crisp mountain air. Finish the […]
Eggs Royale
A classic breakfast, based on the traditional favourite Eggs Benedict, the key ingredient is hot smoked salmon. This recipe (also known as Eggs Halifax) can be served so many ways, depending what greens are in season, for example asparagus is a go-to from September through to December. Try wilted spinach for Eggs Florentine, […]
Divine design: Georgia Langridge
Award-winning Christchurch interior designer Georgia Langridge is behind many of the region’s sleek, luxury bathrooms and kitchens. She talks design with Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch. From a young age, Georgia was exposed to the importance of how a home’s interior should feel, fuelling her move into the design field. “My mum, and even […]
Makeup on the run
Mastering minimal makeup for a day of golf, tennis, hockey, or any exercise session, is tricky business. The last thing you want is to feel heavy and clogged up, but you also don’t want to feel less beautiful than any other day. Plus, a day on the golf course can end with a […]
