Going the distance with Emma Timmis
On June 9-16, Christchurch’s Emma Timmis will attempt to break the world record for the greatest distance covered on a treadmill in one week. For the three-time Guinness World Record holder, it’s a game she’s played before. Emma tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker that it will be no mean feat. She set […]
Knit-knacks
When in winter we lose sunglasses and sun hats as accessories, we gain lush scarves, cosy beanies, and hand-warming gloves. Wool accessories come with all the warmth, and an opulent feel, so you don’t have to feel any less luxe when it’s cold. New Zealand is home to many sheep, and thus producers […]
On tour with Mel Parsons
Indie folk artist Mel Parsons, set to release her new album Sabotage in June this year, shares with Metropol writer Daniella Judge what it takes to make a life as a touring artist. Growing up on the West Coast, the soundscape of Mel’s childhood was the ocean rolling in. It was no wonder, […]
Exploring Waitaki
Indulge your senses, find adventure, and discover unforgettable heritage in Ōamaru and the Waitaki region, an ideal spot for a day trip or long weekend getaway. The Steampunk NZ Festival returns over King’s Birthday weekend, welcoming a world of fantasy and innovation. Dress up, bring the family, and get involved in the many […]
How ‘good’ is your ‘good’ cholesterol?
Many factors can cause high cholesterol, yet people can easily change some of those causes. Risk factors you can change include not eating too much food high in saturated fats, like red meat, butter, cream, and other dairy products, and avoiding foods with refined sugars, such as sweets, baked goods, white bread, and […]
Kaikoura: more than just whales
See From hundreds of seals residing on the rocky shores of Ohau Point and Point Kean, to the unique encounter of llama trekking. Visit the many interesting sights around Kaikōura as led by a tour guide, with your very own llama in tow. If you are keen on something a bit tamer, brush […]
Expressive Flooring
BY ALICIA CARR In interior design, flooring has long been overlooked and delegated to the bottom of the pecking order. Recently, it is is making a comeback, as many interior designers opt for bold flooring choices to make a statement and bring personality to a home. A significant part of any home, it […]
Beneath the wool
Save something else for special occasions and make lamb a more common meal in your rotation. Lamb has a unique flavour compared to other meats. When cooked right, it offers a distinctive taste, rich, gamey, and succulent. While deceivingly, it’s not the most affordable meat on the market despite our lamb population, it […]
Setting the Mood
Lift the spirits of your home, by crafting a mood that suits you. Bright and busy, calm and intimate, make it your own. Think of the senses. Through things that you can see, hear, touch, and smell, build a mood that makes you happy, which bounces back onto those around you. Construct a […]
Superb Subaru Outback: Armstrongs
I’m sure if you ponder long enough, you will begin to think of a number of family or friends who have owned a Subaru Outback. Ben Selby reports. Since the late nineties, this rough and ready, go-anywhere wagon has been a firm favourite amongst the Kiwi adventure set and family buyers alike. The […]
