Hitting the right note: Q&A with musical talent Bic Runga
Bic Runga is one of Canterbury’s most successful exports and, although she hasn’t gone far – just the other end of the country – Christchurch is where her heart is. Bic released her debut album Drive in August 1997 to popular acclaim; an album that is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s most iconic. […]
A mysterious event: A magical auction and dinning experience to remember
The excitement was palpable. What can one do, in the depths of winter in the south, on a weary Friday night? Get dressed to the nines and go mystery-dining and auction-donating, that’s what! It’s proven itself as a fabulous way to pass a great evening with an essential purpose underpinning proceedings: to accommodate and […]
Ultimately Unforgettable: Rossendale Vineyard
With a slight change of name from its former The Vineyard @ Rossendale to a simpler, trip-off-the-tongue Rossendale Vineyard, it’s very much business as usual for the beautiful venue located at 100 Old Tai Tapu Road. Lucky are the bride and groom who say “I do” to having the most memorable wedding, ever, in a […]
Brodie’s greatest ‘hits’
Brodie Kane has spent the last decade in the big smoke, but home is where the heart is for this much-loved Breakfast journalist, who headed back to Christchurch six months ago to join radio legend Dave ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald on The Hits “Look, I won’t pretend it was easy,” she says of the decision to leave […]
#MeToo: Q&A with Alison Mau
Sexual impropriety has become a global talking point, perhaps best exemplified by the powerful #metoo movement Following hot on the high-profile heels of the Harvey Weinstein allegations, it has been gaining viral traction since October 2017 when it emerged as a tool to demonstrate the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, particularly in the […]
Perfecting the total look: Exciting times for Hair Art & Beauty
The past six months have been a whirlwind of fabulous experiences and exciting changes at Hair Art & Beauty, Cranford Street. A whirlwind of fabulous experiences and exciting changes In October, salon owner Carla travelled to New York to work at Bridal Fashion Week, before jet-setting to Europe to assist Sharon Blain (2018 Hairdressing Educator […]
Commercial speed dating: Q&A with Bronwyn Sheehan
We’re all familiar with the concept of speed dating – a quick fire meet and greet of potential partners. Recognising the potential in this concept for our businesses, two local women – Rosina Bond and Bronwyn Sheehan – have combined speed dating with a commercial imperative. Metropol talks to Bronwyn about this clever collaborative concept. […]
A creative new home: Adding an innovative touch to the central city
The central city is increasingly being reimagined in a creative context and this re-envisioning is taking place in a more literal sense with the Arts Centre’s latest tenant. Repurposing waste wood into furniture, sculpture and jewellery is at the heart of Rekindle, which has just made its new creative home at the Arts Centre, […]
Technological Talents: St Andrew’s College embracing technology
Technological change is sweeping the world and, although many are being overwhelmed by its disruptive nature, St Andrew’s College is taking the technological opportunities with both hands. Rather than simply teaching its students how to be technology users, it is preparing students to control and create future technology, and investing accordingly in this area. Last […]
Charitable feast: Māia Health Foundation’s upcoming charity event
Despite the ravages of winter, Christchurch is spoiled for choice when it comes to its city-wide social calendar and there’s certainly something special about it when the events on offer are in aid of a good cause. On Saturday 11 August, Māia Health Foundation invites Cantabrians to gather around the table for Feast – an […]
