Weddings and wills: Port Hills Law
Getting married? Dresses and cakes are fun, but wills and powers of attorney are key, says lawyer and director of Port Hills Law Kristy Rusher. There are lots of conversations happening when you are planning a wedding. Family, clothes, venue, the overall look and feel, as excitement builds before the big day. However, […]
Celebrating your love: Celebrant Ashley South
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement, renewing your vows or gathering for a big celebration, the right celebrant creates ceremonies that reflect the people at their heart. With 44 years of wedded bliss under his belt, celebrant Ashley South knows a thing or two about marriage. Now, as a registered independent celebrant and […]
Building warranties comparison
New Zealand building warranties differ in important ways, new analysis finds. New Zealand’s three main residential building warranties provide different forms and levels of protection, meaning homeowners should understand what is covered before relying on a warranty if defects arise. The NZ Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) has published a comparative analysis of […]
Beauty insider: Tessa Taylor
Makeup artist Tessa Taylor takes you inside the tips, tricks and trends of the wedding day trade. What should brides consider when planning their wedding day hair and makeup? My number one tip is to find a makeup artist or hairstylist whose portfolio genuinely reflects what you’re after. We all have our own […]
The rhythm of life
What if the secret to feeling better wasn’t about adding more to your day, but about doing the right things at the right time? Deputy editor Tamara Pitelen looks at the chi cycle. Before the invention of electric lights, alarm clocks, televisions, and the 9-to-5 working week, we humans lived closely aligned to […]
Behind the bridal gown: Brides of Merivale
For 30 years, wedding gown designer and boutique owner Lisa Dermott has fulfilled the dream dress fairytale for thousands of local brides. She tells Metropol the stories of her success, from learning to sew to the most special moments. Lisa, next year marks 30 years of Brides of Merivale! Describe the journey? I […]
Coffee table books worth collecting
Curated by Nina Tucker A (somewhat green) collection of my favourite coffee table books you can find around the city right now – from the vivacious Iris Apfel to beautiful portraits of our home in Aotearoa.
Wedding wonder: Amuri Estate
Experience Hanmer Springs’ ultimate wedding venue, an idyllic setting with panoramic views of the Southern Alps. For a wedding destination that feels a world away while remaining close to home, Amuri Estate offers an idyllic setting just 10 minutes from Hanmer Springs village and about 90 minutes from Christchurch. Set across 26 acres […]
The grey hair guide: V for Hair
Women from all over New Zealand want to embrace their natural grey, but don’t know where to start, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “Perhaps you’ve been told to ‘just go lighter’, only to end up brassy,” Vicki says, owner of V for Hair Merivale. “Maybe you’ve grown out several inches of beautiful natural […]
Hotting up: Mayor Phil Mauger
Forewarned is forearmed; be prepared for a hotter summer with the upcoming El Niño. And just like that, another winter has come to an end. August was pretty tough on the weather front but certainly highlighted what a sensible decision it was to put a roof on our Stadium. Crowds have been turning […]
