Home & Living

Enhance the elegance of any room with a sheepskin rug – a lavish addition that offers both comfort and resilience, keeping you warm in winter and cool during summer months. Renowned for its softness, endurance, and versatility, the ultra-soft pile of sheepskin rugs is a staple in Kiwi homes. Bowron Sheepskins takes pride […]

Are you fond of your caravan or mobile home, but looking to add a touch more comfort and warmth, especially during chilly nights and early mornings? In the world of motorhomes and caravans, one company is a go-to for customisation, Carpetbinders. With a century of carpet and edging experience, they transform your rolling […]

The days when sheep outnumbered people in New Zealand are long gone, yet wool remains a staple for many locally used, and exported value-added products. New Zealand merino wool is highly valued internationally, and both the industry and the wool products made in Aotearoa now are much more varied than even five years […]

As the sun comes out, so does our desire to re-decorate the house and undertake renovations. One fun interior design idea is modern art deco, a wonderful take on the iconic 1920s interior designs. Here is a guide to achieving a modern art deco interior. Use sleek lines and geometric patterns Like its […]

New Zealand summers are meant to be enjoyed outdoors so expanding your indoor/outdoor flow makes total sense. By Lynda Papesch Adding a verandah, a deck, a covered porch, or pergola are all ways to gain more outdoor space, and to increase the value of your home. They will also provide shelter from the […]

International demand for New Zealand merino wool is so high that for the last five years it has been supplemented by Australian wool. Sheep numbers in Aotearoa are less than a third of what the figure was 40 years ago, with an estimated twenty million ovines being farmed. While only 10% of New […]

A good night’s sleep is vital for humans to function properly and given most of us spend one third of our lives in bed, it is essential to invest in a quality mattress. A bed is the most important piece of furniture in the house. It doesn’t matter what age or stage you […]

Flexibility, adaptability and above all being aware of the changing tastes and requirements of customers are often keys to a business remaining viable and successful. The staff at Kiwiflora Nurseries near Templeton, certainly model these attributes. “Over the past few years we have recognised that today’s residential gardens are now limited in space […]

Interior plaster walls are fast becoming the preferred choice for high-end home owners, instead of paint and wallpaper. Concrete is in vogue at the moment, from walls to floors, it adds a touch of class to any room. Actual concrete can be difficult to work with, and costly, but there is an alternative […]

Bigger is better, right? When it comes to vacuum cleaners, the answer is yes, and no. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott discovers the long, and the short of it. Long recognised as the world’s formost innovators in vacuum technology, Dyson have added an upsized version to their popular cordless stick-vacuum range, without adding […]