Enjoy the read

I’m a magazine junkie from way back, whether it’s the latest science journal, my husband’s boating publications, a lifestyle magazine such as Metropol, or a relaxing fashion fix.

During the pandemic, many magazines folded, although

NATIONAL MULTI-AWARD WINNERS 2013 - 2019 post-Covid-19 there are now more published nationally than pre-pandemic.

Lifestyle magazines are one of life’s essentials, with a unique value in that they entertain, relax, inspire, and open our eyes to what’s on-trend, who’s who, and to advertising opportunities.

They’re inspirational and aspirational, and leading the field in Christchurch is Metropol magazine. Celebrating 25 years this October, Metropol is, and will continue to be, Christchurch’s number one lifestyle magazine.

The numbers speak for themselves. The only audited lifestyle magazine in Christchurch, 40,000 copies

Metropol is published every fortnight and Metropol Build is published every month. It is delivered to the best addresses in the Christchurch and Canterbury region. It is also available from many selected stores, malls, stands, waiting rooms and o ces. Metropol is subject to copyright in its entirety. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission will result in legal action.

Every e ort is made to ensure the accuracy and roll o the press every fortnight, distributed Christchurch-wide, into select letterboxes, and a few surrounding towns. That is 1.04 million copies free to readers each year. correctness of the information contained within the magazine, however Metros Publishing Group (NZ) Ltd can accept no liability for the accuracy of all the information. The information and views expressed anywhere in these magazines are not necessarily the views or opinion of Metros Publishing Group (NZ) Ltd, its editorial contributors, freelancers, associates or information providers.

100% Recyclable Metropol is printed with paper is PEFC-certified (No: 40-31-33) to be from forests that are managed in line with the strictest environmental, social and economic requirements. Certification provides assurance the paper we use is from sustainably managed forests; a forest that will be around for generations to come.

Readership is estimated to be 160,000 per issue, or four people per copy, equating to a whopping 4.1 million plus readers per year.

Our readers help themselves to it from stands in malls and strategically located retail outlets, rather than having it stu ed unsolicited into the South Island’s 8308 PO boxes.

The dedicated team that produces each issue works hard to create a stimulating read so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the read. Turn the page...

PUBLISHER: Metros Publishing Group (NZ) Ltd Murray Dempsey murray@metros.co.nz

GENERAL MANAGER: Tracey Prince tracey@metros.co.nz

ADVERTISING: advertising@metros.co.nz

Ph: (03) 343 3669

EDITOR: Lynda Papesch editor@metros.co.nz

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Chris Ibacache chris@creativerelated.nz

PRODUCTION & DESIGN: Ian Knott production@metros.co.nz

CONTRIBUTORS: Annette Finch, Céline Gibson, Charlie Fox, Daniella Judge, Denise Robertson, Getty Images, James Brito, Jessica Allen, Lorraine Quinn, Louise Mackenzie, Monique Robertson, Nina Tucker, Rhonda Mitchell, Tracey Edwardes.

DISTRIBUTION QUERIES: Jo Dempsey jo@metros.co.nz

ADDRESS: 15a Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton, CHCH 8011. Postal: P.O. Box 9362, Tower Junction, CHCH 8149

Audited circulation by Magazine Publishers Association (MPA) Metropol is the only free lifestyle magazine in the South Island with Audited Circulation. Verified by Magazine 360. This means we print and distribute the magazines we say we do. Assuring the reach and e ectiveness of clients advertising. To view circulation of Metropol and other magazines go to: www.magazine360.co.nz