Ewe beauty: Government backs wool in construction
Print this storyA new mandate means government agencies are expected to use New Zealand wool when building or refurbishing. In a move being called ‘shear brilliance’ by New Zealand farmers, the government has said that from 1 July, all government agencies must use wool fibre products in the construction of new and refurbished buildings. Announced […]
Sugar highs: My week with a glucose monitor
Print this storyMetropol Deputy Editor Tamara Pitelen shares her week with a glucose monitor. E ver wonders what happens inside your body when you eat a piece of chocolate? Or when you skip breakfast? I wonder about these things. I love my body but much of what it does is a mystery to me. This […]
The comeback fibre
Print this storyWool is leading a natural revolution. As the world wakes up to the environmental toll of plastic pollution, wool is making a comeback, says Campaign for Wool New Zealand GM Kara Biggs. For centuries, wool has kept us warm. From heirloom sweaters to hard-wearing rugs, it’s a fibre steeped in tradition. Now, in […]
Welcome to the woolvolution
Print this storyCan wool do it all? Maybe. The natural material is experiencing a resurgence – yet the revolution in question is something many Kiwis have been at the head of for decades. Locals champion wool’s potential and versatility, leading to the innovative ventures you will discover within this feature. Find it in different forms […]
Sustainability’s seat at the table
Print this storyNose-to-tail eating is a growing practice as society shifts towards sustainable eating. You might shudder at the thought of consuming animal liver, heart, or brains, yet offal disguises itself often – sausage skin usually derives from sheep or pig intestines, while pâté is made with liver. Aside from the uninviting impression of eating […]
Thread lightly
Print this storyCurated by Nina Tucker. Wool can do no wrong in my books when it comes to autumnal and winter wardrobing. Its naturally luxurious aura affords a sophisticated, flawless outfit effortlessly – whether you’re styling a woollen vest, mini skirt, structured cardigan, or oversized coat. Stay classy – and cosy – with wherever your […]
Luxury apartment on New Regent St: Elysian Du Regent
Print this storyFor lovers of luxury, high-end accommodation in the soul of the city. The quintessentially quirky and vibrant New Regent St is now home to the city’s newest and most well-appointed prestigious address. The good news is that it’s yours to rent. Thanks to the major renovation efforts of Christchurch’s Gill family, 1 New […]
Feijoa and almond shortcake recipe
Print this storyThe Kiwi fixation for feijoas shows no signs of abating. Can you hear that sound? It’s the sound of feijoa trees up and down the country groaning under the weight of their generous and ripening bounty. That’s right, it’s feijoa season. Suddenly, the small, green rugby-shaped fruit are everywhere. People leave boxes of […]
Renowned filmmaker: Turning failure into success
Print this storyAmong the University of Canterbury honorary autumn graduates was internationally acclaimed filmmaker Dame Gaylene Preston. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch looks into the story behind the university’s new Doctor of Letters. Gaining a degree at age 77 adds another episode to Dame Gaylene’s successes, although it is not her final chapter. She’s already under […]
Designing with purpose: Jenny Joblin
Print this storyJenny Joblin, founder and creative director of urban streetwear label Federation, was 17 when she lost her mother to breast cancer. Today, it’s what drives her to support research funding through fashion, writes Metropol Editor Nina Tucker. “I have no words for the ramifications of losing our mum as teenagers,” Jenny says, her […]
