Style it: Any Excuse
These beautiful Japanese mugs make the perfect gift for any foodie. Ideal for enjoying hot herbal tea, coffee, or even mulled wine, these mugs are versatile and stylish. Each set includes five cups, each featuring unique brushstroke patterns, adding a touch of elegance to your drinkware collection. Crafted from high-quality Mino-yaki porcelain, these […]
The ultimate kitchen companion
Two of the best kitchen purchases I’ve made in recent years have been a slow cooker and a pressure cooker. Those two appliances, perhaps along with an airfryer, facilitate the creation of virtually any meal you can imagine. However such appliances need to be stored, and if cupboard space is at a premium, […]
Life’s essentials: White Fox & Jones
Now is the time to review your will and enduring power of attorney. It’s not something that we like to think about, but having an up-to-date will is as important as renewing your home insurance policy. We cannot predict when the worst might happen, and without a will the Administration Act 1969 dictates […]
Hike in Hanmer
If you’re spending the weekend, start a Hanmer hike before the rest of the world wakes up. Chatterton Track A quieter hike, the Chatterton Track starts at the car park from Chatterton Road end, and follows the Chatterton River through beautiful beech forest. Described as moderately challenging, this is a roughly 4km return […]
Feature-packed powerhouse with a catch
Got an avid gamer in the family? Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott puts Logitech’s Astro A50 X Gaming Headset through its paces. The Astro A50 X is the latest iteration in the Logitech G line of high-end gaming headsets. It boasts a feature list unlike any other, including HDMI switching between PC, PS5 […]
Ghoulish glow up
Halloween needn’t be yet another expensive occasion. Metropol’s Gadget Guru Ian Knott looks at a crafty options for spicing things up. Halloween “celebrations” still struggle to get a foot-hold in New Zealand compared with the likes of the USA. Whether your family goes all-out, or simply lights the odd candle to make some […]
I’m in the mood for lighting
Customisable lighting helps set the mood, and enhance the experience of almost any occasion. Metropol’s Gadget Guru Ian Knott explores some very clever options. Whether it’s a romantic night in, an action movie night, sporting occasion, video game session, or just some ambient room lighting; being able to change colours and brightness is […]
This thing sucks really well
Bigger is better, right? When it comes to vacuum cleaners, the answer is yes, and no. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott discovers the long, and the short of it. Long recognised as the world’s formost innovators in vacuum technology, Dyson have added an upsized version to their popular cordless stick-vacuum range, without adding […]
Father’s day tech
Drag dad into the 2020s with some cool gadgetry this coming Father’s Day. CURATED BY IAN KNOTT
