Rebuilding Scott Base
Antarctica New Zealand has hired project director Jon Ager to lead the Scott Base Redevelopment project and manage Antarctica New Zealand’s engineering portfolio. Work is expected to start this year. Jon says the capability that a redeveloped Scott Base will provide the scientific community will be invaluable. Previously he was Director of the Antarctic Infrastructure […]
Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling
Christchurch sensory perceptionist Dr Jo Burzynska talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about experiencing and enjoying the world around us. The smell and that first sip of coffee in the morning, birdsong filtering through the traffic, the velvety petals of a rose; all invoke the use of our five main senses for brief moments here […]
The year of very peri
Every year Pantone names a colour of the year, to reflect what is taking place in our global culture, expressing what people are looking for that colour can hope to answer. It requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis, and Pantone colour experts comb the world looking for new colour influences. For the very first time, […]
Burnout busters
Burnout is a word being used increasingly in relation to work, sport and even coping with home life. One way to prevent or deal with burnout is to set boundaries. Sometimes that may seem difficult, but persevere; it’s worth the effort. Here are some suggestions from the team at Metropol. Start small Try saying no […]
Chia Pudding: Raw + Free
Courtesy of Raw + Free “Chia seeds are a fantastic source of calcium, fibre, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This beautiful antioxidant pudding is a really simple recipe that can be made the night before eating; it makes a great up-and-go brekkie or wholesome snack idea, and is amazing served with fresh seasonal berries, granola […]
Perfecting periwinkle
Pantone’s colour for 2022 is ‘VeryPeri, a combination of blue and reddish violet, named after the periwinkle flower. Purple is a word that springs to mind, but it’s more of a blue-violet hue which can look amazing when used to brighten an interior. As a colour it works superbly with white, and also with most […]
The sound of silence
True noise cancellation can weirdly center you in the moment, and remove you from it simultaneously. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott experiences Sony’s latest headphones. There are many models of headphones on the market that have ‘noise reduction’, which relies mainly on the seal of the padding around the ears, some more successful than others. […]
Bringing the outside in
A more natural look has become increasingly popular in interior design and doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. Rattan and bamboo furniture, stone and timber surfaces and accents, and materials sourced from nature are available across the range of high end and more affordable interior design stores. To introduce more natural materials into […]
Continuing cricket’s legacy
Sir Richard Hadlee is fronting an urgent appeal to raise the final $1.6 million needed to finish the Canterbury Cricket Trust’s (CCT) new state-of-the-art facility being built at Hagley Oval. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him to talk past, present and future. An international cricket player for 18 years, Sir Richard has made […]
Taking centre stage
Christchurch-raised comedian and actor Chris Parker had a big year in 2021, winning Celebrity Treasure Island and adapting to a new way of working and creating throughout multiple lockdowns. Chris has an exciting year ahead, kicking things off with his nationwide tour this February. Growing up in Canterbury, Chris developed a love of performing from […]
