Metropol Magazine

09/01/2026

News just in! One of Christchurch’s favourite street art muralists, Jacob Yikes, is up for an international award with his record-breaking mural, Narcissa, on Cathedral Square’s Distinction Hotel. 🎨

Global street art mapping site, Street Art Cities, has nominated Yikes’ work for ‘Best Mural of 2025’ but it faces world-class competition from artworks from Europe, America, and Australia.

We featured this fascinating and distinctly Christchurch piece of art on a September cover of Metropol (which you can revisit at the link 😉) and certainly think it’s worth the win!

Thankfully, it’s a public vote — so you can vote here: https://streetartcities.com/awards

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https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70881957/18-september-2025-metropol-magazine

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06/01/2026

The World's Largest Exhibit of Banksy Art is now on display at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. This is your last chance to see The Art of Banksy in New Zealand as its 10-year global tour ends. A must-see display from the street art phenomenon, over 150 original Banksy artworks are on show including prints, canvases, screen prints, sculptures, unique works and limited editions from 1997 to 2008, including the iconic Girl with Balloon.
Grab your tickets: https://ow.ly/QbCt50XHbju

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Metropol — our team wishes you all the best for a safe, happy, and flourishing 2026 as we soak up these last few days before we’re back on deck for the year! 🥂✨💟🎉

30/12/2025

As we say farewell to 2025 and lay out the welcome mat for 2026, it seems timely to look back on the year that was from a fashion perspective. Metropol editor Nina Tucker recaps the year that was, sartorially. 👠👗👚👛

Read the full story of comings and goings, the flops and the fabulous at the link below:

https://metropol.co.nz/what-defined-fashion-in-2025/

30/12/2025

How good to see Christchurch finally getting the national recognition it deserves! We’re so lucky to call this place home, (and the best spot to spend a holiday), and with new world-class facilities like Parakiore and One New Zealand Stadium, there’s just no debate: Christchurch is the coolest city in New Zealand. 🥂🌷🏊🥾🎭📚

What’s your pro tip on making your Christchurch summer even better? Drop it below 👇

No traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?

29/12/2025

Calling all lovers of lawn bowls! Christchurch is set to host the Summerset Bowls New Zealand Singles and Pairs Competition from 2 to 9 January 2026. Head along and see what lawn bowls is about, while supporting some of Canterbury’s own bowlers.

Read more at the link below:

https://metropol.co.nz/bowled-over/

Print this storyChristchurch is set to host the Summerset Bowls New Zealand Singles and Pairs Competition from 2 to 9 January 2026. Head along and see what lawn bowls is about, while supporting some of Canterbury’s own bowlers. “It is an honour that bowling clubs within Canterbury have the oppor...

27/12/2025

There’s something about summer in Canterbury that makes packing the tent, lighting the camp stove and slowing right down feel like second nature.
Here's our good camping guide...

https://metropol.co.nz/summer-fun-camping-tips/

Print this storyThere’s something about summer in North Canterbury that makes packing the tent, lighting the camp stove and slowing right down feel like second nature. The Good Camping Guide Camping comes with its challenges, but it’s always worth the effort. In North Canterbury, find a range of...

26/12/2025

Once a year, Christchurch City re-elect mayor Phil Mauger trades his sixth-floor office and stretched social calendar for something much simpler – a few weeks by the sea with family. 🌊🐚🏖️🌞
Come late December, Phil will be sitting sea-side with wife Chrissy, watching a horde of grandchildren enjoy their family slice of paradise just outside Kaiteriteri. For 65 years, the 67-year-old mayor has called this place his summer home.
“The lovely thing about it is, you go up there with the grandkids, and they go and stub their toe on the same rock I stubbed my toe on when I was their age,” he laughs. Metropol editor Nina Tucker uncovers the little things that make Ōtautahi’s humble leader truly happy.

Read the story at the link below:

https://metropol.co.nz/mayor-phils-summer-uncovered/

Print this storyOnce a year, Christchurch City re-elect mayor Phil Mauger trades his sixth-floor office and stretched social calendar for something much simpler – a few weeks by the sea with family. Metropol editor Nina Tucker uncovers the little things that make Ōtautahi’s humble leader truly ...

23/12/2025

While Christmas can bring so much joy, love and connection, it’s just as easy to lose sight of the small, simple pleasures that make the season special, writes Dr Libby in the latest issue of Metropol. ⭐🤌

Instead of savouring the twinkling lights or enjoying the laughter around the dinner table, we can find ourselves obsessing over whether the house is spotless, the food is perfect or if everyone’s gifts are just right. Sound familiar?

The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way. You don’t need to get caught up in the chaos or run yourself ragged to make the holidays meaningful. Read Dr Libby's full story at the link below.

Print this storyWhile Christmas can bring so much joy, love and connection, it’s just as easy to lose sight of the small, simple pleasures that make the season special. Instead of savouring the twinkling lights or enjoying the laughter around the dinner table, we can find ourselves obsessing over ...

23/12/2025

As Christmas lights twinkle across the Garden City, some of Canterbury’s brightest stars step into the spotlight once more to share their season’s magic. We gathered the festive intel from Simon Barnett, Miriamo Kamo, Dame Sophie Pascoe, Tiki Taane, Andy Ellis, Mark Rocket, and Dame Pieter Stewart. 🌟⭐🎅🧑‍🎄🕯️🤶

Read the story at the link below:

https://metropol.co.nz/famous-faces-festive-places/