Carry on Covid cases: PB Employment Law
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) continues to deal with various Covid-19 cases, mostly dealing with unfair dismissals. In a recent ERA decision, a vision impaired healthcare support worker – who worked for Blind Low Vision NZ (BLV) – was told that to continue in her role she was required to be vaccinated, which […]
Research on gynaecological cancers: GRACI Foundation
Gynaecological cancers feel like “silent” cancers. Unlike breast or bowel cancer, the various types of gynaecological cancers that may develop in a woman’s reproductive system – cervical, ovarian, womb, vulval, and vaginal – receive little public attention. Yet more than 1000 New Zealand women a year develop gynaecological cancers and unfortunately for most, […]
Sue Sutherland
In the 2023 King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List, Christchurch librarian Sue Sutherland became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her library and information services work. She spoke with Metropol writer Cheryl Colley. Many New Zealanders are reluctant to talk about or even acknowledge their achievements. This was certainly […]
Stay well this winter: Peter Townsend
As we spend another winter struggling to stay healthy, sometimes against significant odds, it is important we try to keep as much pressure off the health system as we can. Covid-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and all the usual winter ailments are conspiring against us. Seriously overloaded Primary care (GPs) and […]
Keep it in the family: McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery
With nearly 20 years of experience, McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery has breathed new life into countless sentimental pieces. Thus, Among their many satisfied clients is Kathleen Sterritt, who joyfully shares her story: “This bergère lounge suite (pictured) has been in the family now for nearly 60 years. Originally purchased by my mother in […]
A golden market: NZ Mortgages
Despite the country entering a recession, it is not all doom and gloom out there. On 1 June, Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR)restrictions were eased, which combined with the price cap for the Kāinga Ora first home grant increasing to $775k for new builds and $575k for existing properties, meant the lower end of the […]
Pops of green
One of the top interior design trends for 2023 is sustainability, and along with that comes the colours of nature. Green hues top the list of desirable colours, working well with neutrals and bolder choices. Earth-friendly green shades are being used as accents, and accessories, especially in bedrooms and living areas. Plants are […]
A lady of many talents Christine Hill
Like a fairy story is how Lady Christine Hill describes her life. In a rare interview, Lady Christine, the wife of Sir Michael Hill (jeweller) talks exclusively with Metropol writer Neville Idour about art, jewellery, and design. woman of many talents, Lady Christine Hill has for almost six decades been an integral part […]
Moving forward: Ricoh NZ
Work is about what you do, and not where you do it, as the last few years have shown. Changes to workstyles and workplaces have been accelerated by external factors and the requirements for businesses to support their employees have changed with them. We take time to understand your business, your people and […]
Lap up Kaikōura
Paua patties, delicious crayfish, and seals stretched out in the sun, first come to mind when thinking of Kaikōura. Eat Kaikōura’s name is all about food. In Te reo Māori – Kai means food and Kōura means crayfish. For those up for an adventure, you can go diving for crayfish and cook up […]
