Big property market changes are here: Nathan Miglani, NZ Mortgages
July certainly started with a bang. We saw the Bright-line changes come into play, DTIs introduced and LVR restrictions loosened at all the banks. These opportunities are making the market more accessible for both first home buyers and property investors. If you are looking at purchasing your first home, now is certainly the […]
Crafting homes that grow with you: Durasteel
It’s not often you can build a stylish home with locally sourced materials for a reasonable price. It’s even rarer to build a home that can grow as you do. Christchurch-based Durasteel Structures create custom-made, premium quality panel homes. You can choose a 1-2 bedroom pod, a 1-4 bedroom home, or add to […]
A dash of Danish: Kjole Style
To enter a room wearing something sensational, guaranteed to turn heads, makes a woman feel incredible. The fact she knows her show-stopping outfit won’t be found anywhere else only adds to her aura of confidence as she sashays past admirers. Kjole Style is a destination fashion boutique dedicated to sourcing labels, predominantly Danish […]
Next level fun: Codebreakers
If you’re looking for a delightful space for your next team building or staff event, it’s hard to look past this leading Ōtautahi entertainment venue. That is Codebreakers. Catering for groups of up to 120, and conveniently located in the heart of the Christchurch CBD, there is something fun for everyone. A sensational […]
Editor’s Note: Jumping on to NZ’s property ladder
All too often we hear tales of doom and gloom about property affordability, and how people cannot buy their first home. The operative words here should be “some people” cannot afford to buy their first home. Across New Zealand, young people are finding ways and the means to step foot on to the […]
Fashion headfirst: June Youngman
June Youngman wears many hats, some of those being the finishing touch to a winning race-day outfit. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker talks to the Addington Raceway fashion coordinator about how she ties both life and look together. June grew up in Fiji, never believing that her life would one day look like […]
Turning your architectural dreams into reality: Knuddy Homes
Picture this: a crew of skilled carpenters, apprentices eager to learn the ropes, and one rock-solid motto—mahi hard—all working together like a well-oiled machine to get the job done. Welcome to Knuddy Homes, where the talented team turns your wildest architectural dreams into solid reality. One of their secrets: The Cemintel cladding system […]
Trade office walls for historic wonder: Mona Vale
Work meetings or events can be stretched out and uninspiring, especially when held at the office. Enthusiasm dwindles and distractions are all around. Wouldn’t you much rather spend the duration in a stunning homestead tucked away behind the Avon River? Holding your conference or workshop at Mona Vale will allow your team to […]
Planning your event
Organising a conference may be likened to running a marathon. If planning it yourself, you’ll need to first think through every step along the way, or you could leave it in the hands of an expert. Many venues have staff with high-level organisational skills so make use of them where you can. Allow […]
Te Pae sets the standard
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has put the city firmly on the international stage for conferences, functions, trade shows, and all manner of occasions. Ross Steele, Te Pae Christchurch General Manager says international business is coming in regularly now, with many of the regeneration project’s initial goals coming to fruition. “Since opening more […]
