Apple & feijoa crumble
Grandma’s recipe for traditional apple crumble can be given a new twist by adding feijoas or other fruit to the mix. INGREDIENTS 4 apples, peeled and sliced 8 medium feijoas, peeled and sliced or pulped 1 cup water ½ cup lemon juice 3 tbsp brown sugar Pinch of salt Crumble ½ […]
A girl’s best friend
A 59.60-carat pink diamond (the Pink Star) last month fetched a world record $71.2 million. Pink may not be your colour choice, but if you’re looking for diamonds there are plenty out there in all sorts of colours. Here are some tips from Metropol. Diamonds are still the first choice […]
Trailblazing women sought
The search for New Zealand’s most empowering, hard-working and inspiring wāhine has begun, with nominations now open for the 2021 Women of Influence Awards. The awards recognise women who are driving change, excelling in their field and leading by example, from community through to international level. Presented by Stuff and […]
Invest in a business
Buying a business is just as good an option as buying property, says business sale specialist Richard O’Brien. The potential to make a much higher return on your money and to spread your financial risk, to become involved in something you’re passionate about, and to be part of growing the […]
Upgrade your cyber security now!
Don’t think a cyber attack can’t happen to you or your business. Last month’s cyber attack on the Waikato District Health Board is a wake-up call for all businesses, organisations and computer users in Aotearoa. Thought to have come through an email attachment, the attack crashed the health board’s electronic […]
Office nooks & crannies
Working from home often means having a specific space to call an office, rather than cluttering up the kitchen table. Home offices can be large or small, a whole room or just a corner. Creating a home office may be as simple as putting a table or desk and chair […]
Shelve it
Making the best use of space available in a home, bach or office often means shelving. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out these ideas from Metropol. Nowadays shelves might be singles, doubles or triples, built-ins or exposed, stand alone or part of a cabinet. Choice is dependent on the […]
Lighting the way this month
Contemporary art space The Physics Room launches its new exhibition from June 10 through to July 25. The ‘Light enough to read by’ exhibition emerged from discussions around the return of The Physics Room’s library into the gallery and to public access. Metropol looks at how the exhibition came about. […]
Two operas, two Figaros: Lansdown Narropera
At ‘Lansdown(e)’, in behind the Bicycle Thief Restaurant on the Old Tai Tapu Road, something new is happening. Narropera, the musical/narrative entertainment created for Lansdown(e) eight years ago, will present its first winter season. All four winter performances will be on weekend afternoons, from 3pm to 4.30pm, so that audience members […]
For all your legal needs: Pier Law
A merger with Strowan Law means that long-established Christchurch firm Pier Law can now provide a wider range of legal services to its clients. The firm takes pride in having a team of widely experienced, helpful and approachable staff who place value on quality client service. “We talk your language,” […]
