Building your special nest: Nest Residential
Delivering high performing homes at affordable prices is the dedicated aim of a Christchurch property development firm specialising in passive and energy efficient houses. Based in Christchurch, the company’s approach to developing homes differentiates from many spec home developers, as it embeds passive house and energy efficiency measures into each home. “Our aim […]
Explore the colour jungle with Stephanie Rumble
Fashion has been a permanent fixture in Stephanie Rumble’s life for as long as she can remember. She talks to Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch about image, fashion, and making a difference. For years, Christchurch image consultant Stephanie was known for her flaming locks, a reflection of her “BrightRed” business name. These days, her […]
Offroad paradise: 4×4 Outdoor Expo
New Zealand’s only dedicated 4×4 platform is making its way to the South Island, treating mainlanders to an entire weekend of 4×4 inspiration at Wolfbrook Arena on 7 and 8 September. The expo will host stalls by industry leaders showcasing the latest and greatest gear. It’s the place for 4×4 fanatics to be […]
Relief as new bowel cancer drugs announced
Years of advocacy from Bowel Cancer New Zealand (NZ) and other groups calling for new bowel cancer drugs has led to a funding from Pharmac for two new medicines, cetuximab (Erbitux) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda). “This is fantastic news and acknowledgement of all the hard mahi by our bowel cancer community. We celebrate this […]
Mother earth
The season’s theme is making itself known and it’s an ode to nature. Olive green is in hot demand, alongside tan and brown shades that will never leave the runway. By Nina Tucker. It’s warm and earthy, and the ultimate palette for spring. From the concentration on environmentally conscious collections, to a shift […]
Furniture with flair: Stephen Mark Furniture
Endless advantages come with living in our Antipodean paradise, tucked away on the 42nd parallel, but proximity to all the finest internationally-influenced craftsmanship isn’t always one of them. Fortunately, the finest of furniture craftsmanship has come to us. Working for 40 years in upholstery, Stephen Mark, co-owner of Stephen Mark Furniture, with wife […]
Becoming a powerhouse: Jaimee Lupton
A miracle baby after a heartbreaking IVF journey and multiple beauty brand launches have made entrepreneur Jaimee Lupton’s past year a busy one. Innovation, sacrifice, and founding a fertility-aiding charity in her late daughter’s name, she chats with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. When Jaimee headed back to work full-time after giving birth […]
Biggest beamer yet
The “super SUV” scene has well and truly exploded within the last few years. What you see here is the latest BMW to come charging into this elite segment. It’s the XM, and it is the biggest and most powerful BMW SUV ever. Straight off the bat, it’s obvious the XM looks like […]
A timeless wardrobe that is never dull: Zebrano
Style and fit come first in finding a wardrobe that makes you ever excited to get dressed. Stocking sizes 14+ from a range of New Zealand, Australian, and international designers, and with a supreme focus on body positivity, the Zebrano shopping experience is one you will fall in love with. Finding your forever […]
Changes ahead
Companies Act reforms are planned for 2025, with Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly leading the charge. His plans include scrapping the requirement for company directors’ home addresses to be public on the Companies Register, allowing instead for another service address online, such as for their business or lawyer. The aim is […]
