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Trust your gut

It’s time to take the old adage seriously, and care for the organ that takes such care of our intuition. With all the noise in the gut wellness market lately, here’s five simple, natural at-home hacks to heal your gut and beat the bloat. 1. Eat more fibre The easiest way to better […]

Split Enz rocked Christchurch… in the best possible way

 Metropol’s Nancye Pitt pulled on her glitter boots and rocked the night away with Split Enz in Christchurch. I’m proud to be a boomer! And to share with Metropol readers how this relates to the Split Enz Show last night at the Forever Enz Tour at Wolfbrook Arena. My company for the night […]

Coffee, kids & décor: Farmhouse Design and Décor

What started as a small coffee cart is now a family-owned home décor and design business in Methven, with its own play nook. We made the play nook for parents, grandparents, and children to enjoy while they shop and have a coffee,” says Donna, who is co-owner of Farmhouse Design and Décor in […]

Je t’adore: French Blue

Gift a little French-inspired style for Mother’s Day. French Blue has a collection of carefully selected giftware from Europe and beyond. From exquisite tableware, ceramics, linen, wool rugs and throws, luxury scarves, jewellery, hand-milled soaps and candles, clothing and footwear, totes and handbags, coffee table books, kitchenware and gourmet treats. Owner Catherine Matthews […]

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A luxurious lodge: French Farm Winery is the boutique wedding venue you must see

French Farm Winery is unique. A boutique luxury lodge in French provincial style with commanding views of Akaroa harbour, exceptional accommodation and meandering streams and birdlife. There is a special tranquillity to it. Located at French Farm, not far from Akaroa, there are four luxury ensuite studios with kitchenettes, a courtyard area and […]

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Whether planning a new build or enhancing a current bedroom, there is a large range of wardrobe styles to complement your home and personal style for any budget. With customisable design details, updated sliding wardrobe doors can even double as a contemporary room feature. The sky is the limit, with the ability to […]