Silver linings: Armstrong Interiors
It’s coming into winter, so now is the time to start thinking about how you can create a warm and cosy home, without blowing your heating bills. Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors about the impact of drapes on style and comfort. How […]
Autumn: nature’s planting time – Oderings Landscaping
With the first signs of snow on the mountains and a distinct freshness to the air at night; it reminds us that autumn is upon us. There are several landscaping jobs to consider when getting your property ready for autumn and beyond. Get planting Did you know autumn is known […]
Jewellery Design Made Easy: Polished Diamonds
Award-winning New Regent Street jeweller “Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design” specialises in bespoke jewels that are uniquely you. Clients can bring in their own precious stones, or choose from 20,000 diamonds and 3,500 ring designs. Architectural CAD technology and equipment such as an MRI laser scanner ensure that any stone, […]
Clean Beauty: Clean Beauty Collective
Clean out your beauty cupboard and spring clean your routine with the latest natural, nontoxic products available in New Zealand. As more Kiwis gain an understanding of ingredients and the need to keep their skincare regime as clean and natural as possible, the demand for quality, clean beauty products has […]
Exquisite olde worlde charm: Molto Bella
With its romantic ‘olde worlde’ charm, and ability to evoke distant images of Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Rangiora’s Molto Bella is a destination store you won’t want to leave. Every single corner of the boutique is adorned with beautiful one-off items to be admired, the highlight being the Purolino […]
Spoilt for choice: Rangiora Shoe Lines
From Autumnal tones in khaki, navy and mustard, to the odd splash of leopard print, this season’s footwear trends are all about colour and texture. Rangiora Shoe Lines always has an exciting range in store, and you can guarantee more stock is arriving by the day. Known for their ability […]
Packed with personality
Thankfully a century later we have a somewhat extended selection when it comes to our automotive options, so we checked out some of the popular colour choices and what they may say about your personality. Black is said to be the ultimate power colour, with its understated style and elegance Friendly […]
The Place for Coffee Fans: The Coffee Fans
The Coffee Fans is a bright, relaxing café in the heart of St Albans. Open 7 ‘til 4 weekdays, and 8 ‘til 4 on weekends, it’s a great place to grab a coffee and enjoy the busy surrounds. Breakfast and lunch is served until 1:30 each day, with specialties such […]
Delicious & Delectable: Mrs Dentons
Mrs Dentons, situated at 168a Kendal Avenue Burnside, provides some of the tastiest tummy-tempting food in town. From mouth-watering pies, which are conceived from original recipes from the creative imagination of owner operator, Delwyn Lanauze, through to baked goodies, nourishing soups, fresh salads, scrumptious chutneys and relishes, take-home meals and […]
Living the dream: Lake Hood Project
As the growth of mid-Canterbury’s picturesque Lake Hood development continues, the latest extensions will see a further 39 premium lakeside sections added. Eventually, Lake Hood will double its current size, covering 160 hectares. Offering affordable lakeside living, minutes from Ashburton, residents are ‘living the dream’ in a close community with […]
