Intellectual Property: the ins and outs
Intellectual Property (IP) can be a powerful advantage in the right hands. Metropol catches up with IP specialist and Patent Attorney Virginia Nichols from Saunders & Co Lawyers about how to use IP to your commercial advantage. Every business has valuable IP, but it is easy for owners or executives […]
New name in Showbiz
He’s lived and breathed musical theatre for most of his working life. But for Paul Christ, the opportunity to come to Christchurch and take the reins of our local operatic society was a dream come true. What drew you to the General Manager role with Showbiz Christchurch? I have spent […]
Gauguin in Aotearoa
An exhibition showcasing the works of artists Gabriel Heimler and Anna Proc is soon to open at McAtamney Gallery in Geraldine. Titled Gauguin in Aotearoa, the exhibition features a series of paintings inspired by a time when French post-impressionist artist, Paul Gauguin had a ten day stopover in Auckland in […]
Female entrepreneur event kicks off
A number of New Zealand’s leading lights in the purpose-driven entrepreneurial space are coming together to offer Kiwi women thought provoking, possibly life-changing, action packed events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The March events are guaranteed to inspire, engage, connect and help participants better understand their true purpose and how […]
Ashburton: an all-rounder
When it comes to things to do, Ashburton is an all-rounder, with something for everyone. We’ve pulled together some of our favourite upcoming events. HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURS Date: Saturday 15 February Location: Ashburton Domain If you want to go to an event that is both family-friendly and guilt-free (zero waste, […]
Exceptional in the South
For as long as he can remember, James Rabbette, of Rabbette Ltd, has been involved in the building industry. Growing up with a father who was a builder meant James loved spending almost every school holiday on site with his dad and, after starting a New Zealand Diploma in Business […]
Beauty trends for 2020
As a new decade dawns, the beauty industry is set to shift and evolve once more. So what are the beauty trends for 2020? A healthy, glowing complexion is the new black when it comes to looking good – and not just for women! In 2020 Skin Rejuvenation has more […]
An extraordinary engagement
Valentine’s Day, with the great sentiment and romance behind it, ushers in the perfect occasion for that once-in-a-lifetime proposal. Such an occasion is certainly worthy of an extraordinary engagement ring defined by exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Polished Diamonds rises to this challenge with gusto. Operating through its incredibly efficient website www.polisheddiamonds.co.nz […]
2020: Your year of better skin!
If boosting your confidence is on your list for the New Year, take time to set some goals for your skin Most of us would love skin that feels and looks a bit younger and, thanks to advances in technology throughout the past decades, there are plenty of treatments to […]
Making families
Metropol caught up with fertility specialist, Dr Pete Benny, who has just returned to New Zealand as Genea Oxford Fertility’s Medical Director, about the options available for making families. What attracted you to working in this field? I’d always enjoyed science, particularly learning about endocrinology (hormones). The field of fertility applies science […]
