Keeping it local: Brighton Beach House
Staying “on top” in the hospitality industry has become much harder in recent times. So much depends on offering customers that little bit extra or something innovative to keep them coming back. Brighton Beach House is one café and restaurant that has worked hard to develop a unique, casual “local” vibe which, coupled […]
Egg-cellent breakfasts
Eggs are a great source of protein, are packed with vitamins and minerals, and make a favourite breakfast or brunch dish for many New Zealanders. Hard boiled, soft boiled, fried, scrambled, poached or in an omelette, eggs are such a versatile food choice that it is hard to go past them. A large […]
Economic property powerhouse
Property continues to hold the title of New Zealand’s largest industry, according to new insights from Property Council New Zealand. The latest analysis reveals the sector’s direct contribution to GDP has soared to $50.2 billion, an impressive increase of $25.4 billion since 2012. This figure now accounts for 15% of the country’s total […]
Divine design: Georgia Langridge
Award-winning Christchurch interior designer Georgia Langridge is behind many of the region’s sleek, luxury bathrooms and kitchens. She talks design with Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch. From a young age, Georgia was exposed to the importance of how a home’s interior should feel, fuelling her move into the design field. “My mum, and even […]
Fabric in focus: Made in the Shade
Light linens and cool cottons are the fabrics to fill your wardrobe with in warmer weather. It’s what spring dressing dreams are made of. I feel like I have nothing on,” a customer told Alison Donn, owner of the boutique on Colombo Street. She was talking about one of the new arrivals from […]
Career choices unlocked: Zestpeople
Choosing an initial career pathway can be a daunting challenge for our young people. Zestpeople is a Christchurch-based Career Management, Career Transition, Coaching and Training Business working with both individuals and organisations for over 17 years. At the helm are the directors, Michelle Staples and Jude Mackwell, who are passionate about helping people […]
Where creativity flourishes: Art Metro
Jenni Foster has been attending classes at Art Metro for over half a decade. Jenni always enjoyed creative pursuits, but truly felt the need to explore her creativity as a reprieve from the stresses of her career. “Being a teacher, it’s easy for that to take over your life. It swamps you. I […]
Fashion on the field
A relaxed aesthetic can still have all the style as your normal day-to-day wear. Few do a sport collection quite like American designer Tory Burch, from cardigans covered in tennis rackets and embroidered golf motifs to elegant dresses to exercise in. From the court, course, or field, to the drinks that follow, look […]
Makeup on the run
Mastering minimal makeup for a day of golf, tennis, hockey, or any exercise session, is tricky business. The last thing you want is to feel heavy and clogged up, but you also don’t want to feel less beautiful than any other day. Plus, a day on the golf course can end with a […]
Business is looking up
Businesses have had a tough time over 2024, yet now the economy is turning, consumer and business confidence is on the up. A business outlook survey by ANZ for August showed more than 50% of respondents expected the economy to improve over the year ahead, compared with 27.1% in July. It was the […]
