In harmony with nature: Common Ltd
Any observer could be forgiven for thinking that this captivating home emerged fully formed from its landscape, so perfectly is it sited on the banks of the Wairarapa stream, cleverly harvesting the natural variations in light and disseminating them throughout all of the internal spaces. In fact, extremely careful placement was required, allowing […]
Driving into the future
Numerous new car models and redesigns sometimes make it hard to decide what to buy. Supply chain disruptions, a microchip shortage and the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have put production of many eagerly anticipated models back by several months, but they are still coming eventually. Companies with luxury and sporty new […]
Torque talk
You may have heard over the airwaves or read during the run up to April of the Government’s Clean Car Rebate and Feebate, which came into effect from 1 April this year. The New Zealand Government plans to greatly minimise our overall carbon footprint to 30 percent below 2005’s emissions statistics by 2030. […]
Seriously capable
The AMG division of Mercedes-Benz is changing. With the incorporation of electric drive for upcoming models, their rip-snorting V8 powerhouses could soon very well be a thing of the past. Therefore, could this E63 S AMG be the swansong of the AMG V8 saloon as we know it? Well for starters, it certainly […]
A look ahead
The term “brave and bold” could almost be tailored to suit the new Kia Sportage. Whereas the previous generation was a decent package, it wasn’t what you might call dynamic to look at. The latest Sportage counteracts this by giving a striking, forward-thinking design. However, what is it like under the skin? The […]
European brands a passion: KBL Automotive
For Rana, bespoke European vehicles are a way of life. Having trained as an auto technician in 2007, his passion moved up a gear when he and his wife Swati became custodians of KBL Automotive. KBL Limited was founded in 1976 by Kevin and Maxine Burt as Christchurch’s definitive Mercedes-Benz garage. KBL Automotive […]
From the editor: 14 April 2022
Happy together Everybody loves a wedding and once a year Metropol wraps the local marriage scene up in ribbon and tulle and delivers it to our readers in one amazing package. This is it, our annual wedding issue which is packed full of people, places and present ideas; everything essential for your wedding. […]
Dancing the night away
Get your dancing shoes ready for one of the best nights of the year. The Cholmondeley team and principal partner ILAM Toyota, are hosting a fun-filled night of auctions, drinks, degustation-style canapés, and dancing to the live music of ‘The Corks’. “Cholmondeley Children’s Centre’s focus is that every child leaves with enhanced well-being […]
An eye for detail
With over 20 years of working closely with brides, Lisa Dermott has plenty of experience when it comes to the beautiful gowns that are often the star of wedding day celebrations. Metropol’s Georgia Summerton chats to her about what she has learnt during her career in the bridal industry, and what success comes […]
Inspired by nature
Self-taught sustainable jewellery artist Julia Banks has always been creative. “I enjoy exploring the beauty of everyday objects and my surroundings.” When she found herself some land in the rural countryside of Greendale, her eye for design saw it transformed it into a brand new heritage-style home and 2.5 acres of landscaped garden […]
