Frost friendly plants
Waking up to a chilly morning and having to de-frost your car isn’t ideal. Even worse when that frost affects your garden. Read on for a list of resilient plants, that thrive even in the frostiest of conditions. Flowers Early spring blooming flowers such as crocuses, snowdrops, and primroses can all survive the […]
Converting your customers: Metros Marketing
With many marketing tools available, which are the highest converters? You might be surprised. If we’re focusing on digital marketing, we immediately think of channels such as social media advertising, Google Ads, and website display adverts. All of these can be successful in the promotion of your goods/services, but they aren’t necessarily the […]
On the cusp of change: NZ Mortgages
The Reserve Bank’s July announcement that the OCR would remain at 5.50%, and the easing of LVR restrictions in June, has introduced a stability in the market, unseen for some time. Ni This is opening the door of opportunity and prompting property investors to re-enter the market, says Nathan Miglani, of NZ Mortgages. […]
Where care meets community: Holly Lea Village
Welcome to Holly Lea Village, a place where heritage and warmth meet modern care practices, all nestled in a picturesque setting of lovely gardens right in the heart of Fendalton. At Holly Lea, they believe in weaving care into the very fabric of everyday life, making it a place where residents truly feel […]
Master builders winners
Several homes won multiple awards in the 2023 Mid & South Canterbury Master Builders House of the Year regional competition, in August. This year the regional competition had almost 300 entries across nine regions. A Prebbleton home (pictured), built by LOC Construction, won the Supreme award in the 2023 Mid & South Canterbury […]
Upgrading your kitchen: Kitchen Concepts
Planning a new kitchen? Knowing a few basic things before getting started will make the selection and installation process quicker and smoother. Sometimes all you need is a bit of guidance. “A lot of people, when they start their kitchen journey, don’t really know where to begin,” says Glen Kelman of Kitchen Concepts. […]
Knit one, purl one: The art of yarn bombing unravelled
What drives someone to cover a tree with an intricately knitted creation? Metropol writer Cheryl Colley spoke with Lynne Lawson, a Christchurch devotee of yarn bombing. When street benches turn into couches with soft knitted coverings, trees and public statues sprout colourful woollen coverings, it’s all to do with yarn bombing. Using knitted […]
Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce
Indulge in the comfort of warm pudding enriched with sweet, luscious dates, a superb treat to savour when a chill fills the air. Bake away and enjoy this delicious dessert. 20min prep • 50min cook • 6 servings Ingredients Melted butter, to grease pan 200g dried pitted dates, coarsely chopped 250ml (1 cup) […]
All the good bits: Born & Raised
Looking to invigorate your gut health and boost your immune function? Kombucha and other fermented foods are full of antioxidants and probiotics, or live bacteria, that boost the health of intestinal cells, improve immune function and aid in food digestion. When it comes to top-quality Kombucha, Born & Raised stands tall as a […]
Supporting brain health: Ārepa
The World Health Organisation has stated that one in six of the world’s population suffers from neurological concerns, and with the demand on the human brain growing exponentially, the need to support that demand is huge. A decade ago, friends Angus Brown and Zac Robinson, and world-renowned neuroscientist, Professor Andrew Scholey, worked to […]
