The style gurus: Kudos Hairdressing
If you attempted to cut, style or colour your hair these last few months at home and you were successful… kudos to you. But not everyone was so lucky in their endeavours. Many greatly welcomed the re-opening of hairdressers nationwide – especially the customers of Kudos Hairdressers in Merivale. Metropol […]
Hair for the longrun: Capelli Hair Design
Finding and forming a relationship with the right hair salon is no easy task. There are things to consider such as location, pricing, appointment availabilities and most importantly the staff. Capelli Hair Design in Ashburton ticks all of those boxes, providing you with a pleasurable experience and services worth raving about. […]
Is mesh safe for hernia surgery? – Hernia Clinic
When it comes to hernia surgery, patients can take comfort in the fact mesh can be used without fear, with international research showing no difference in pain rates when comparing the use of mesh or sutures for repair, The Hernia Clinic’s Ross Roberts says. An experienced surgeon specialising in the […]
Heroes of hospitality: Universo
The word hospitality derives from the Latin hospes, which rather oddly means both host and guest. However, it all makes perfect sense on a visit to Christchurch’s established favourite, Universo, where the relationship of hosts Madlen and Wayne Shaw with their diverse range of guests hits the peak definition of hospitality, being […]
Let yourself be wowed: Fig Restaurant
From the luxurious décor and design, right through to the sumptuous menu, everything about Fig Restaurant at the Quality Hotel Elms, is focused on attention to detail and quality. Centrally located at 456 Papanui Road, whether you’re staying on site at the hotel, or looking to enjoy a night out […]
Dark and stormy: RESENE
Moody navy blues that look like they came straight out of the Mariana Trench, such as; Resene Twilight Zone, Resene Bewitched, Resene Wishing Well and Resene Submerge are making waves in the interior design world. When paired up with equally dark and stormy greys like Resene Dark Web, Resene Suits and Resene […]
Kitchens of envy: Oakleigh Fine Furniture
“Working with clients to help them realise their concept for a kitchen is extremely satisfying and rewarding.” Richard Hutt of Oakleigh Fine Furniture has always been passionate about solid timber and creating fine furniture. Some years ago he diversified into making kitchens using the full range of materials from timber […]
Rocking the stone look: Armstrong Interiors
Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about how we can rock the natural stone look in our interiors. A granite or marble feature wall in an interior can look incredible, how can we match our tile choices to the feature wall? On our Instagram and Facebook, you […]
New directions: Art Metro
Painting may have been one of the hobbies New Zealanders took up over the course of the lockdown. YouTube tutorials may have sufficed then, but now it’s time to increase those skills further. Enter Art Metro, a creative hub that has produced hundreds of happy students. Metropol caught up with […]
Dabbling in design: Willow Landscapes
Some of you may know Carl Gildea of Willow Landscapes for his wealth of knowledge in landscaping and construction. But in order for his business to grow, so did his skills and knowledge. Enter the Diploma in Landscape Design. Finishing at Christmas time, it gave Carl a whole new appreciation for the […]
