From the Editor: 29 October 2020
Print this story Just as this issue heads to print, we head into the long weekend. For many, Labour Weekend marks the home straight to summer. Perhaps it is your yardstick for when it’s time to head to the beach, lake or bach. Or, maybe it’s an opportunity to slow down and take a breather […]
From the Editor: 15 October 2020
Print this story And just like that, we’re halfway through October. Which in Canterbury can only mean one thing: Cup Week is right around the corner. While this extraordinary year’s festivities will look different, sans A&P Show and with pandemic-induced capacity reductions – there is no denying we could all use some celebrations to […]
From the Editor: 01 October 2020
Print this story In case you hadn’t noticed, it is spring. The blossoms are here (and, so too, are the associated photos), daylight saving has arrived, and the temperatures are creeping up. As cliché as it may be, there really is nothing quite like the invigorating energy and possibility of spring. It is hard […]
From the Editor: 17 September 2020
Print this story We’re living in a uniquely stressful time. Between the fluctuating number of community Covid-19 transmissions, oscillating government alert levels and a general air of uncertainty – the bright side can seem hard to find. At Metropol we’re all about celebrating and supporting the community, and this raison d’être has taken on […]
From the Editor: 03 September 2020
Print this story “Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions basked on hope and possibility.” Michelle Obama. Biking through the Christchurch CBD on a balmy Sunday afternoon, it was uplifting to see so many others out and about. I waited in a long line for my Rollickin’ Gelato and had to dodge […]
From the Editor: 20 August 2020
Print this story “A good half of the art of living is resilience.” – Alain de Botton I was going to start this, my first column as editor of Metropol, writing about beginnings. After a bit of googling I had found a lovely quote from spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle about the magic of […]
From the Editor: 23 July 2020
Print this story “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey The world is facing unprecedented challenges. From bush fires to a global pandemic, it feels like we’ve been hit by one thing […]