Kōwhai Park solar farm reaches ‘Golden Row’ milestone
Construction of one of New Zealand’s largest solar projects has reached a major milestone, with the installation of the first row of solar panels – known in the industry as the ‘Golden Row’ – now complete at Kōwhai Park solar farm. Here at Christchurch Airport, we’re committed to helping grow the prosperity and […]
Thumbs up for overseas product approval reforms
The Government’s recent announcement to streamline the approval of overseas building products is a welcome and practical reform for our sector. At Master Builders, we’ve long advocated for a system that gives builders more flexibility to use safe, high-quality products and reduces the unnecessary red tape that drives up costs and causes delays. […]
Eat. Drink. Gather: Two Fat Possums
Looking for a venue for your next work do? Celebrating a milestone birthday? This West Melton favourite does it all. Just a 30-minute drive from the Christchurch city centre, Two Fat Possums in Selwyn’s West Melton offers a great location for your next event. A curated menu for brunch and dinner offers their […]
Auction vs deadline sale: Team Sheppard – Ray White
What’s the best way to sell your home? In today’s tight real estate market, understanding the pros and cons of auction versus deadline sale is key. Marijke and Amy Sheppard, the mother-daughter real estate duo from Ray White Rangiora, have a clear preference. “We’re finding that deadline sale offers are often conditional, such […]
Finished to perfection: Mitchell Decorators
Award-winning painters and decorators bring your vision to life. In a world where first impressions matter, Mitchell Decorators is redefining what it means to transform a space with paint and precision. Renowned for their attention to detail and commitment to quality, this award-winning Canterbury-based company has become a trusted name in both residential […]
Style. Comfort. Dad approved: The Flooring Warehouse
Give dad the space he deserves. Whether it’s the garage or home office, the perfect carpet can morph a man cave into his ultimate escape. Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to gift dad a hard-earned upgrade. If your house is home to a dedicated man cave, garage-turned-den, or home office hideaway, the […]
Playing the wild game: Canterbury Pet Foods
Raw pet food from wild game might be better for your pet and helps our native flora and fauna. It’s common knowledge that New Zealand’s fragile native wildlife and ecosystems are under significant threat from the overpopulation of introduced species such as deer, goats, wallabies, possums, rabbits, and hares. These animals damage forests, […]
Raising eyebrows: Face to Face Aesthetics
Want effortlessly beautiful brows that enhance your features? Think ombré eyebrows. Tired of battling with your brow pencil every morning to get just the right shape? Or finding that the years have thinned out and faded your brows? Ombré eyebrows might be the beauty game-changer you’ve been waiting for. A semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo, […]
Power, purpose, & the gift of midlife: Petra Bagust & Niki Bezzant
Midlife gets a bad rap – often portrayed as a slow descent into elastic waistbands and forgetting why you walked into a room. Television personality Petra Bagust and acclaimed journalist Niki Bezzant tell Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen that finding yourself in your fifties might be the best chapter yet. Midlife is a […]
Read or rust: Novelist Kate De Goldi says books are critical to our wellbeing in an AI age
Award-winning author and Aotearoa’s new Te Awhi Rito reading ambassador Kate De Goldi says our brains are under siege – by screens, algorithms, and the distraction of ever-pinging phones. The WORD Festival guest tells Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen that the solution is beautifully simple: sustained reading to rebuild attention, empathy and imagination, […]