The ovens are on!
JoAnne Fryer and the fabulous team at Gorgeous Food are thrilled the business is up and running again from its premises at 66-68 Springs Road, Hornby. The bakery began in 2005 and, in those 15 years, it has built a large and loyal client base by staying true to its vision […]
Breast of the bunch: Encore Cosmetic Clinic
If you’ve recently been thinking about getting a breast reduction, it’s important to do your research to find the best – or breast – option for you. Metropol catches up with Dr Grant Bellaney from Encorė Cosmetic Clinic, to discuss breast reduction by Tumescent Liposuction. Metropol catches up with Dr. […]
From figures to fitness
Super sporty but also great with numbers, a young accountant’s dream of running a fitness business proves living your true passion, really does add up. “I always wanted to have a job that felt more like a hobby and never really saw my future as sitting at a desk all day,” […]
Law firm promotions
Pegasus Bay Law is pleased to announce that Anneliese Muldoon and Jess Voysey have been promoted to Associates within the firm. Anneliese is an experienced solicitor who is based in the Kaiapoi office where she is available to assist with the sale and purchase of homes and businesses, as well as your […]
Maat Group: Putting your investment dollar to work
Equity Investment Specialists, Maat Group, continues to bring value to the national commercial landscape and investors alike. Metropol talks to Managing Director Neil Tuffin about how commercial property equity investment can make your dollar work harder for you. What does the Maat Group offer and what does your name mean? Maat Group […]
Adding a furry new addition
A new furry addition to the family is always an exciting time, but it can be stressful too! There are lots of things to learn and things to prepare for. Diana of the Ourvets team has recently had a new addition, Rupert, a gorgeous, nine-week-old corgi. We caught up with Diana about […]
Building trust
Recent Australian research has found that ‘trust’ is the foundation of all human connections. The same research showed that while there are people and professions trusted for their honesty, equally there are people and organisations that are distrusted. “This goes to the heart of corporate culture and governance for every company,” (partner […]
Let’s talk travel
We talk travel with House of Travel Ferrymead owners Mel Hubber and Kim Beswick, in the first of an ongoing column. You are both working mums, tell us more about your families? Kim: My partner Tony & I have a gorgeous three-year-old son, Theo, who seems to be in charge at our […]
Pumpkin, Sundried Tomato & Feta Ravioloni in a Sage Cream Sauce
This exceptional recipe from Pasta Vera is a delicious way to get through autumn. Serves 3-4 INGREDIENTS 400g Pasta Vera Pumpkin, Sundried Tomato & Feta Ravioloni 1-2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1-2 tablespoons dried chopped sage or 1/4 cup of chopped fresh sage 3/4 cup […]
Relish this…
Leveraging two decades of experience and expertise supplying gherkins and pickled onions into many of New Zealand’s largest and most recognisable food service customers, Gordon’s Pickles has now launched an impressive range of ‘ready to serve’ quality products, available direct from the factory door. Amongst a selection of sliced and whole […]
