Ready, steady, retirement: phwealth
When it comes to a comfortable retirement, planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your future self. Turning 40 or 50 can feel a long way off. And 65? That can seem almost unimaginable for people still in early or mid-career. Yet the day you decide you’re ready to […]
Electrifying flames
Love a warm and cosy fireplace but don’t want the hassle or emissions of burning wood or gas? Get your glow on with the latest in contemporary electric fireplaces. Almost nothing makes us feel as warm and cosy as curling up by the fire while the cold weather howls and rages outside. It’s […]
How to create a seasonal home
Colour analysis helps people determine whether they’re best suited to warm autumn tones, cool winter hues, or the brightness of spring and summer palettes. When similar thinking sneaks into interiors, how do you discover your personal colour ‘season’? Christchurch colour analyst and stylist Abby Button says the principles behind colour analysis translate surprisingly […]
Women decide what gets bought: EBI – Murray Dempsey
Metropol is where businesses earn trust. Here’s a simple truth many businesses still overlook: women run household spending. Globally, women influence around 80% of consumer spending. That’s not just groceries and clothes – it’s homes, cars, renovations, travel, healthcare, financial services and lifestyle purchases. In many households, they are the researcher, the comparator, […]
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