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The mastermind of Mary Outram

Local style influencer Mary Outram is the picture of positivity, always in an exquisitely styled outfit. She shares her story over a just as on-brand matcha latte with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Mary influences all those she meets, whether to put a gorgeous garment at the top of your wishlist or a […]

Add style with rugs: Carpet Binders

Creating a fresh new look at home or the bach may be as simple as adding a new floor rug or two. That’s easily achievable in Christchurch, thanks to an outlet store that only sells 100% wool carpet area rugs. The Rugs For All Outlet Store, from Carpet Binders, can be found at […]

Beachside luxury, architectural waterfront living in Sumner: Beachside Sumner

Designed by visionary architects Roger Walker and James Lunday, Anchorage presents a bold and elegant entrance to Sumner, seamlessly blending natural surroundings with contemporary artistry. Construction is now underway on this landmark development at the high-profile corner of Marriner Street and the Esplanade, Sumner. Anchorage features just 10 exclusive residences, with very limited […]

Canterbury architectural designs celebrated

Judges ran out of superlatives for 18 winning designs at the 2024 Canterbury/Westland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards in mid-August 2024. Eighteen projects won prestigious awards, including a two-bedroom treehouse with lovely views of the Avon River, a dramatic man cave with space for a DJ booth and an expansive vehicle collection, along […]

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The Influencers: Dr Megan Woods

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The Influencers: Mason Reed

One of the biggest on-going problems facing engineering consultancy firms is the lack of engineering professionals available. This creates problems with resourcing projects and growing businesses.   I heard recently that the average age of engineers is 45 and that a lot of the more senior engineers are fast approaching retirement. The […]

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The Influencers: Ivan Iafeta

On a wet Friday in mid-October, a significant milestone in the regeneration of Cathedral Square was reached. The doors to Tūranga – the new central library – were opened to the public.   At nearly 10,000 square metres, it is the largest public library in the South Island. But its significance for […]