Thai food for the soul – The Nook
Nestled in New Regent Street’s cornucopia of cuisine is The Nook, a Thai eatery with a menu reminiscent of the food and flavour of owner Natapat Intaroonwong (Fon)’s mother. “Icame here with a broken heart,” says The Nook Thai Eatery owner Fon. Cooking the dishes she’d learnt from her mother in Thailand was […]
Pride & plaster: Proudfoot Plastering
Does your home need a facelift? A fresh lip colour, clean shave or new haircut is often all it takes to feel rejuvenated. The same applies to your property. Quality plastering in the hands of experts, can easily and dramatically improve the look and feel of a building, adding value, style and charm, […]
The world of jewellery design – Polished Diamonds
Technology meets traditional craftsmanship and an award-winning team who want to send you skipping home from their New Regent Street store after crafting the perfect piece at high street prices. Inside one of New Zealand’s most technologically advanced jewellery workrooms, Metropol sits down with owner Dan Joines. What makes Polished Diamonds different from […]
Keeping things fresh: Affordable Concrete
From driveway repairs to a new patio, the arrival of warmer weather is the time to tackle those concreting jobs. The season brings with it so much that is new and fresh, from beautiful blossoms to delightful little animals and gives us the impetus to freshen up the environs of our homes as […]
Future unicorns
Ten new startups have entered the Founder Catalyst villa for seven months to supercharge their growth with help from the Ministry of Awesome. Headquartered in Ōtautahi, the Ministry of Awesome equips startups with essential advisory support, expert mentorship, a vibrant community, and strategic connections to accelerate their success. Founded in 2012 by Kaila […]
Play that works: The Canterbury Playcentre Shop
Get children off their screens with toys that are fun while also great for their brains. For most of us, it’s a long-running battle to get our children off screens and doing something that enhances their wellbeing and development. To shift the outcome of the fight in your favour, you can’t do better […]
From Nathan Neath the expert: What could your garden become?
By November, gardens are telling you a lot, says horticultural expert Nathan Neath from Green Giant Gardens. You can see what’s thriving, what’s getting lost, where things have become crowded, and where a space just isn’t quite earning its keep. Sometimes the answer is surprisingly small, like moving a plant, opening up a […]
6 spooky reads
From haunted houses to ghostly visitations, six books to get you in the spooky season mood. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Widely regarded as one of the greatest haunted-house novels ever written, Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House is a masterclass in psychological horror. When occult scholar Dr Montague […]
GARDEN PARTY
Get lost in the Garden City’s flower show. Let the excitement of the season infuse your sartorial spirit. Spring’s dress code has never been simpler. Camila (hero image) wears a yellow maxi dress available to hire from The Dress Room, thedressroom.co.nz (a reincarnated version of Victoria Street’s Designer Wardrobe) with Mi Piaci heel […]
Inside Antipodes – Elizabeth Barbalich
Elizabeth Barbalich is the businesswoman with a science degree who started skincare range Antipodes because she wanted her skin to feel as good as her body did when she nourished it right. She talks about plants, plastic and being New Zealand’s pioneering natural brand, with Metropol editor Nina Tucker. Behind the big beauty […]
