Lincoln show home: Versatile Homes
Family values guide the design and build of every home created by Versatile Homes, and family living has never been easier. Honesty, integrity, and a good old-fashioned Kiwi way of doing business, are woven into the very fabric of their residential builds. Versatile Homes’ range of four family homes includes the stunning Finn […]
For truly healthy homes: Inline Architecture & Irving Builders
Kiwis are known as great building innovators, with DIY in our DNA. A team approach creates better homes for living. However, look beyond the surface and you’ll find that New Zealand’s construction methods and Building Code are typically old school and below international best practice. Lance Irving, of Irving Builders is passionate […]
Rainwater management solutions: Tanksalot®
Tanksalot® manufacture innovative solutions that harvest rainwater for reuse, and storm water management. Tanksalot tanks are particularly beneficial in an area like Canterbury, says owner Josh Pengelly. “Our above-ground solutions not only look great, they eliminate the costs and complexity associated with below ground rainwater management alternatives.” Their corrugated steel tanks are stylish, […]
Sharing you vision: VVV Real Estate
Owning a home is a vision many New Zealanders share, but finding a foothold on the property ladder can seem scary and daunting. The knowledge and skills required to begin that journey are not taught at school. That is a lesson that Stephanie Robertson, owner of VVV Real Estate, learned for herself and […]
The art of facial tailoring
Healthy radiant skin will always be in fashion, and Cantabrians have Dr Brigid Lee to turn to for help achieving that. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch explains. Many women, and an increasing number of men, are turning to cosmetic medicine to “refresh” their look. In Christchurch they turn to Dr Brigid Lee, one half […]
The man behind the musical
Former owner of popular Christchurch restaurant Santorini, and writer of the musical Breaking Plates, Costa Kerdemelidis talks to Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge. Costa Kerdemelidis slipped into the world as his mother was exiting a taxi. That was the start of a life filled with drama, his family’s past marked by both conflict […]
Relax and recharge: Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat
Do you day dream about a place in the country where you can disconnect from the stresses of life surrounded by beauty of a natural environment? This doesn’t need to be a day dream, because there is such a place only eight kilometres from Geraldine. Built last year, the Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat luxury […]
Child-friendly walking tracks in Ōamaru
With a week left of the Term 1 school holidays, here are some child-friendly walking tracks in Ōamaru that you can take your children or grandchildren on. Here are three top-rated walks in Ōamaru that will only take an hour. First up is the Swallow Circuit Track, a well-formed track located near the […]
Ōamaru couple time
Looking for some romantic and fun-filled activities to do with your significant other in Ōamaru? Look no further! Here are some ideas that are sure to make your time together special and memorable. First on the list is a Wine and Cheese Tour. Ōamaru is home to one of the country’s leading artisan […]
Choosing colour
Fashion is a fickle mistress, changing with each season. Having a personalised colour palette for garment selection will help stay on trend no matter what. A fashion colour palette is a group of three to six different colours that look great together, and give you plenty of options for pairing with all the […]
