Using tech to improve your garden
For those out there with green thumbs, but not much time on their hands, making the most of current technology can make gardening a great deal easier. You may have just moved into a newly built home, or feel the need to give your current garden a makeover. And you know what they […]
Georgia Waddington, Miss New Zealand
Recently crowned Miss New Zealand, Georgia Waddington, talks to deputy editor Daniella Judge about her career, and what pageantry is really like in Aotearoa. When many people think of beauty pageants, their minds tend to think of the Americanised portrayals and stereotypes. Movies such as Miss Congeniality, and the broader controversies surrounding child […]
Entrenched in fashion
The trench coat is a staple, a great cover up for many occasions, and a timeless wardrobe classic. These days trench coats come in all the colours of the rainbow, adding almost effortless chic in so many different ways. From form-fitting separates to delightful denims, a trench coat will add form and function […]
Zane Tate, a zany expert in aesthetics
Cantabrian Zane Tate possesses a multitude of talents, approaching everything he does with immense enthusiasm. Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge finds out what makes him tick. When Zane Tate walks into the room for his interview, it’s hard to miss his charisma. From his crisp hat to his pristine white shirt, cerise trousers, […]
Bad driving habits
A whopping 70% of New Zealanders occasionally get annoyed by their partner’s driving behaviour, a study among Kiwi motorists has found. The research on road rage also shows that 79% of New Zealanders experience frustration on the road, with tailgating considered the worst offence. New Zealand roads are home to 4.5 million vehicles. […]
Toast your winter sandwich
Toasted sandwiches come into their own during winter, although for some people they’re popular any time of the year. From simple to stupendous, toasted sandwiches often fill the gap, either as a snack or a more substantial meal. During June, the Great NZ Toastie Takeover was judged, with two Canterbury eateries, The Fine […]
Catching up with Gemma McCaw
Juggling family life, work, and “me time” keeps Gemma McCaw busy. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch asks how she successfully balances being a wife, mother, and entrepreneur. The best way to describe Gemma McCaw’s life right now is, to quote her, “in the thick of parenting”. These days the former Black Sticks wonder woman, […]
Tammy Wells, a stellar career
For 35 years, Tammy Wells has been the voice and the face behind one of New Zealand’s most endearing and enduring characters. Metropol’s Céline Gibson catches up with her at home in Darfield. The Briscoes Lady is so deeply embedded into Kiwi culture that she has already achieved icon status, popping into the […]
Beating bowel cancer
Every year more than 3000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and at least 1200 people will die from the disease, making it the second most common cancer in New Zealand. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and throughout Aotearoa people have been participating in the Move your Butt campaign to raise funds […]
Get the girls together
Hanmer Springs is renowned as an ideal place for a getaway or weekend with friends, lovers, or families. What’s often forgotten is what’s on offer at this Hurunui spa-spot for a girly getaway. Metropol has this list of suggestions for for a great girls weekend lineup. All you need to do is decide […]
