Delivering fairer banking for all Kiwis: Vanessa Weenink, MP for Banks Peninsula
For too long, the big four Aussie-owned banks have dominated the market, leaving many Kiwis feeling like the odds are stacked against them. The good news is the big banks are on notice and the Government is stepping up to change that to deliver a banking system that works for everyone, not just […]
Bach break
Christmas is another 300-plus days away, and the New Year celebrations have slowed to a halt. Exhausted, drained, and overwhelmed – if these feelings are familiar, your body is yearning for a weekend away. Summer still has plenty left to give – those bach break escapes remain warranted. Sometimes you need a holiday […]
Know your numbers, the key to a thriving business: EBI Business Specialists
Understand your performance, plan for the future, and ask for help before it’s too late. Knowing your numbers is the foundation of understanding and improving your business. Accurate, timely accounts, presented in a way that you can understand, give you a clear picture of how your business is performing. Without them, it’s like […]
Here, there, and everywhere: Simon Barnett
Like a child heading to school on his first day, Simon Barnett couldn’t sleep the night before returning to More FM’s Breakfast Club after a six-year hiatus. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with Simon about life after the death of a dearly loved one. Open about the intense loss of his late […]
Optimal pet nutrition: Canterbury Pet Food C
The ancestors of cats and dogs would consume raw, delicious diets in the wild, extracting nutrients for optimal health and happiness. Our pets deserve equal nourishment. Replicating the nutritional profile that cats and dogs have evolved to eat, Canterbury Pet Food Co focuses on meat, bone, and organ mixes, combining added sustenance through […]
Radiant, silver, sexy: V for Hair
The year is new, so take the opportunity to launch a new you, too. Let the year be yours and step out with fresh, glistening silver/grey hair. Transitioning to grey is something to embrace, according to Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee of V for Hair. “With personalised consultations, advanced blending methods, and premium products, […]
What’s in, what’s out
Staying stylish is all about following the latest fashion fads, or is it? Talk to a few fashion stylists and they will tell you it is more about mixing classics with a modern twist, especially for older women. Classics have longevity, hence the title, and incorporating trends with them will refresh your look. […]
Nectarine dream
Find yourself in a five-star restaurant with just one bite of this salad, bursting with rich flavours. Beautifully presented and inviting to eat, yet surprisingly simple to make. INGREDIENTS • 2-3 nectarines, pitted and sliced • Butter and brown sugar, to caramelise • Rocket, a few handfuls • Watercress, one handful • Half […]
Picking wicker: WovenVeranda
Homes citywide are adopting the ease and elegance of wicker furniture to beautify indoor and outdoor spaces. Many of those pieces originated in the WovenVeranda showroom, amongst a captivating selection of stylish, Scandinavian-designed cane furniture from Indonesia. Every aesthetic taste is catered for, “We can customise your personal style needs, and transform any […]
Terrific trellis for every home: Town Trellis
Adding trellis to your property comes with a multitude of rewards. A stylish option for fencing and screens, a trellis will add privacy, security, and better air flow than a solid fence, and even provide more growing space for vines and vegetables. Different styles mean trellises can add a bespoke aesthetic to any […]
