Celebrating Christmas
Christmas means different things to different people, yet many who celebrate it share the same feelings about why and how. Here’s what some of the Cantabrians Metropol has featured this year have to say: Phil Mauger, Christchurch Mayor “Christmas is a special time of year that I really look forward to because it’s usually the […]
Nutrition and sports
Lea Stening has motivated some of New Zealand’s top cricketers, rowers, Para Olympians and many more. Georgia Summerton caught up with her, ahead of her latest book launch. Dietician, columnist, author and motivator, Lea Stening is a house-hold name in many sporting homes, having worked with dozens of adults and children. Her latest literary offering […]
Nelson’s summer fest
All of Nelson’s not-to-miss summer events made easy. Nelson has long been a summer travel destination for New Zealanders, boasting beautiful beaches, wineries and walks, and close proximity to Tasman’s best spots. But what’s on offer for those of us who want to brighten – and maybe boogie – up our Nelson summer? See Metropol’s […]
The best summer staycation
Whether you are bound to the city for work, find it too hard to travel with children, or have family coming to visit you, here are some of the top things to do in the Garden City this summer. Adventure – Mountain bike or hike the port hills. The bike trails have a variety of […]
Outstanding service
Reader’s Digest has named its top outstanding customer service businesses for 2023. The company’s editor-in-chief Louise Waterson says that for the majority of businesses, Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns impacted heavily on daily operations, yet the Quality Service Award winners for 2023 rallied, building success by placing their customers’ needs at the centre of all […]
I’m a tiger
Animal prints have stood the test of time, often associated with an exotic, sexy look. Options include leopard, zebra print, cheetah and tiger prints, alongside snakeskin. Less is usually best, opting for one fabulous print item, and then styling it with classic add-ons, and metallic accessories. At one time considered evening wear, animal prints have […]
Summer travel wardrobe
Keep it lightweight this summer, both suitcase and skin For your upcoming summer trip, channel Marie Kondo and her philosophy of only keeping items that ‘Spark Joy’ to put together a travel wardrobe. Check out Metropol’s selection of summer wardrobe pieces. 1. Maxi Dress* 2. Linen Dress (shorter) 3. Light Jacket 4. Denim Jeans 5. […]
Merry techmas
Giving the gift of gadgety goodness 1. The Dyson Gen5 Detect, the very latest in handheld stick vacuum technology. Suck up dirt you never knew was there. 2. Astro A30 customisable headphones, fantastic sound for gaming, relaxing or at the gym, with a removable boom mic. 3. Nokia 2660 Flip Phone, no frills, no Facebook, […]
Light up your life
Making the most of long summer nights outdoors necessitates a need for decent backyard lighting. The best time to install lighting is when building new, renovating or landscaping, but if that ship has sailed already then here are several options for add-on or add-ins. A few string lights might work temporarily, yet not last longer […]
What not to let pets eat
With friends and family gatherings on the rise during summer, food is often unthinkingly left within easy reach of cats and dogs, and not always to their benefit. Now is an ideal time to brush up on what foods it is imperative to keep out of the reach of beloved pets. Aside from the hygiene […]
