Where privacy meets beauty: Mt Vernon Lodge
Are you on the lookout for the perfect venue for your wedding? Perhaps you’re looking for a conference space, or a location for a family gathering. A stunning backdrop, quaint boutique accommodation, and a space big enough for whatever activities your heart may desire is on offer at Mt Vernon Lodge in the […]
Holistic beauty within: Me Time Wellness
Celebrating weddings, whether you’re in the bridal party and the centre of attention, or a treasured guest, can bring those insecurities to the surface. The desire to look good can repress the excitement and beauty of those special moments in our lives. Giving yourself extra love and care can be the difference in […]
Editor’s Note: Kia ora
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Greetings to you all. This issue comes to you during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, otherwise known as Māori Language Week. Celebrated in Aotearoa since 1975, this week is an opportunity for the promotion of te reo Māori, helping to secure its future as a […]
Window of opportunity with Rebecca Stewart
Rebecca Stewart acquired her first piece of jewellery from Youngs Jewellers, the same store where she was offered a part-time job after staring in awe at their window display. Now, that same shop is hers. Metropol writer Nina Tucker caught up with Rebecca about business, motherhood and jewels. Standing before a gorgeous jewellery […]
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