Her best friends: Tina Harding
Tina Harding is a name synonymous with the canine community in Canterbury. She’s been involved with dogs since the age of 14, spending her hard-earned pocket money to buy her first canine fur-baby. During the last 45 years, Tina has owned an assortment of pedigree and rescue dogs, and been an active participant, […]
Top tips for winter pet care
Winter in Canterbury ranges from the pleasantly cold to the very extremes, and both you and your pets need just as much care as possible when the mercury drops. If you thought that furry coat was enough to keep them warm, you’d join many pet parents who make the same mistake. But you […]
Oh so trendy
Trends come and go every year, even in the worlds of our furry friends. The pet product world is growing each year. With developments in technology, a push towards sustainability, and more research in animal health than ever, we are seeing innovative ideas and solutions making their way onto our pet friendly shelves. […]
One coffee closer to home: The Barkery
With over 38,000 registered dogs in Christchurch, a group of dog-devotees saw there was a real need for more local dog-friendly venues. The Barkery is a 100 percent dog-friendly café and community space that offers fab food, events and activities for people and their pups. Situated in the Red Zone, the mission statement […]
Got it licked: Mutt Butter
If your dog is your best friend, you’re not alone. We Kiwis love our pooches so much because they fill our lives with endless joy. Now our best friends can snack on a genius Aotearoa-made canine concoction, Mutt Butter. Available in spoon-it-from-the-jar or cookie form, these simple peanut butter treats are natural, super […]
Winter feed regimes
Just as humans enjoy a nice hot bowl of porridge during the colder months, many pets also benefit from a change in their diet during autumn and winter. Here are some suggestions from Metropol… Avoid overfeeding There is a common misconception that increasing the food intake of your pets might protect them from […]
Lift your game
Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott puts the new Logitech G413 SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard through its paces. Logitech have a reputation for producing quality products whether at the lower entry-level end of the market, or the relatively high-performance end. Their latest keyboard -the Logitech G413 SE is primarily a gaming keyboard, and a […]
Full circle: RESENE
There are four key principles that designers put into practice with every project they tackle. To help remember them, many rely on the acronym ‘CARP’ – which stands for contrast, alignment, repetition and proximity. Repetition is often the easiest to achieve, as this is simply done by repeating a colour, shape, form, pattern, […]
Take a seat
Curling up on the sofa is one of life’s little pleasures, especially when it’s wet and windy outside. That’s why it’s important to have a great sofa, couch, settee or whatever you prefer to call it. Buying one is a significant investment so do some checking before you buy. Style preference is personal, […]
Beautiful bathrooms
An important room or rooms in any home, bathrooms may be crisp, clean and functional if you want, have a more spa-like feel or any look you choose. Overseas trends this year include bringing the outdoors in, adding a touch of Hollywood glamour, and mixing natural materials to stunning effect. Here are some […]
