Prestigious security: Combined Security Solutions
Designing security CCTV products is a critical job and Combined Security Solutions co-director Paul McCormick doesn’t underestimate its importance. Using the correct camera and location for the field of view required is paramount. This, together with the calculation of bandwidth along with hard disc drive storage of images and activity detection settings, […]
Mastering joinery: Murray Hewitt Joinery
Custom floating bedside tables, a beautiful oak dresser and a reworked oak bed are just some of the standout joinery created by Murray Hewitt Joinery for a recent project. Known for beautiful and concise kitchens, Murray Hewitt Joinery has showcased its versatility with a full fit out for a new home at […]
Birthday bash: Total Food Equipment
Total Food Equipment is turning 11! Owner Sandra McLay is celebrating this milestone with a birthday sale and in-store demonstrations of hero products. Pop into the Moorhouse Avenue store to see the below products in action. Instant Pot 5.7 and 8 Litre Duo Electric Pressure Cooker: Cooking is made easy with this […]
Growing good health: Terra Viva
There’s plenty to love about growing your own fruit and vegetables. Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp tells Metropol about the holistic health benefits of this rewarding pastime. MIND MATTERS The mental health benefits of gardening in general have been well documented in studies; ranging from early-onset dementia to hyperactive children. The studies […]
Art show extravaganza: Windsor Gallery
It is a stellar representation from the art world’s finest taking part in the Open Weekend and Art Show on November 7 and 8 at Windsor Gallery, 386 St Asaph Street. With over 130 pieces in the show and over 30 artists represented, from Aotearoa to Dubai, this promises to be […]
Start with wall art
Unless you are someone who walks around the house with their eyes closed, you are going to notice what is on the four walls of your humble abode. Whether you are a DIY diva or a pay and walk away type, Metropol has put together some tips for wowing your walls. […]
Frame of mind: Framemakers and Ellbee Creative
In the current climate, New Zealanders are spending more time at home. Lynn Barr of Framemakers and Ellbee Creative has the solution for those homebodies who have been staring at those four walls thinking what needs to be updated. FRAME GAME: Choosing the perfect frame can be difficult. Do you go […]
On reflection
We’ve been courting a boho aesthetic in our abodes for a while now, and with the effortless chic that a large format mirror leaning casually against a wall affords us – they are poised to play a starring role in this style narrative. A stand-out style in any abode, the […]
Springtime crush
Freshen up your habitat for spring with these interior picks we’re currently crushing on. Sage advice – Sage greens have a calming earthiness which brings the outside in. Resene Peace Classy glasses – Channel your inner Gatsby with a 1920s champagne saucer. Ferm Living Ripple Champagne Saucer. Refresh your walls for the […]
Re-ordering post traumatic stress disorder
In overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder, Pleasant Point author Emma Stowell found there were only heavy text books to turn to. She soon formed her goal of making learning about the disorder more accessible. Emma decided to mix mental health issues with intense love scenes in her debut novel, Beautifully Broken, […]
