It won’t happen fast: NZ Mortgages
The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 5.5, highlighting its July stance that it was high enough to keep slowing inflation. While some indications are that it may move up slightly, the recent fall in dairy price, significant fall in retail spending and other such factors are what […]
It’s time to celebrate: Jenni Gibson
The celebrant you choose for your wedding day must be the one who can take you through what you thought you would like to have, turn it into a reality and make it memorable. With Jenni Gibson as your celebrant, you know your wedding day will be the day of celebration you had […]
Supporting Canterbury’s female entrepreneurs
Fostering gender diversity in the start-up landscape, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund recently distributed $48,000, including $10,000 each to Lucy Pink from Onyou, Jamie Tucker from Laughing Pukeko, and Vicki Ledergerber from Vortek. In New Zealand, only one in five start-ups is led by women, and the majority of venture capital goes to men. […]
Challenges and choices
How do health systems in countries similar to Aotearoa stack up? I have been doing a bit of close-up research recently on how health systems in countries whose standard of living could be compared to Aotearoa, are faring. The issues are uncannily familiar. Across the board, there are shortages of clinicians, nursing personnel, […]
Greening your space
Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Simply put, it is adding lush green plants, and letting in light and air to your environment, all of which may be […]
Top trends in construction
This year, more than ever before, construction projects ranging from residential to large-scale commercial, are incorporating sustainable initiatives and practices. These include using renewable and recyclable materials, reducing the embodied energy in building materials, reducing on-site waste, and reducing the energy consumption on finished projects. Construction shapes our world, how it looks, […]
Facing her mortality
Aged 49, Kelly Hutton is faced with the news that she only has weeks to live. She shares her thoughts on life, and ovarian cancer, along with some parting advice. I was recently sent home from the hospital with the devastating news that I only have weeks to live. For the last four […]
Wāhine in sport
In early August, Ōtautahi Christchurch and Brown Bread hosted the Changing the Game – Wāhine in sport event. Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge was one of those who attended. A diverse group of women from local sports communities participated in ‘Wāhine in sport’, an event aimed at driving positive change for sport […]
Why not wallpaper?: Alena Designs
Wallpaper isn’t just about covering walls, it’s about infusing life into spaces. Judy Pyne, at Alena Designs, can help direct your distinct style needs. She advises adding rich textured wallpapers, and bold fabric patterns, to give your spaces a fresh and distinct look. Judy also sells a range of New Zealand-made cushions for […]
100 top home builds
The Top 100 Homes for the 2023 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Competition include 25 from Canterbury and further south. Representing the top entrants in this year’s regional competitions held throughout July and August, the Top 100 homes will now be re-judged by the national judging panel to find out who […]
