Spring at the top of the south
Eight pages of all the top spots and events happening at the top of the South Island over spring, from Nelson to Blenheim, Kaikōura, Marlborough and the Sounds… The top of the South Island never fails to pull out all the stops as a prime destination, and in spring, the action steps up […]
Building boom
Ten of the city’s newest greenfield residential subdivisions. 1. Harakeke Halswell A 16 hectare development delivering 252 homes across five stages. Located between Halswell, Aidanfield, Addington and Cashmere, with Halswell Quarry and the Halswell commercial area nearby, developer Fletcher Living describes it as a 21-hectare “thoughtfully masterplanned” community in Halswell. The first off-plan […]
Destination Kaikōura
The excitement of Marlborough Anniversary Weekend from 31 October to 2 November is your calling for three days of fun, fresh air and delicious food in Kaikōura. DAY 1: Start your weekend off with the right energy and see Kaikōura as you have never experienced before on a 3.5 hour EcoZip adventure. A […]
Awesome encounters
From playful dolphins to soaring albatrosses, experience Kaikōura’s marine magic this spring. Spring is a great time to experience Kaikōura from the water. As the days become longer, it’s the perfect excuse to get outdoors and experience some of the incredible wildlife found just offshore. For many visitors, swimming with Kaikōura’s wild dusky […]
Beginners guide to subdividing
Wondering if you could subdivide? Factors to consider: Anyone who lives in Christchurch with eyes in their head can see that the city is undergoing massive change. New residential subdivisions are sprouting up all over the city and in older suburbs, standalone family homes built in the 1960s and 70s are being bowled […]
Looking to subdivide? By Survus
For Canterbury landowners, subdividing can open up exciting possibilities, but a successful subdivision starts with the right advice. Could you subdivide your property? It’s a question many Cantabrians wonder, but that’s often where it ends. Subdividing could be the key to unlocking the value of unused land or making better use of a […]
Johannes van Kan – A picture of success
For about 20 years, Johannes van Kan was a judge for the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography awards. This year, he challenged himself to enter. It paid off. He has just been named the 2026 Professional Wedding Photographer of the Year. Johannes talks to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about his life […]
Christine Prince – instinct and impact
From international marketing roles to leading an emergency air rescue trust in New Zealand, Christine Prince has built a career defined by purpose. Now in the role of chief executive at Cancer Society Southern, she tells Metropol writer Hannah Noordanus about the experiences that have shaped her leadership and the sense of meaning […]
New Zealand Fashion Week, wrapped!
From her base out of Auckland’s Shed 10, the main stage for New Zealand Fashion Week 2026, Head Dresser and Metropol’s correspondent Mima Lewis Gourdie wraps her favourite moments from the six-day schedule.
