The happiness factor: Barrington Gifts
Melissa and Matthew Holland of Barrington Gifts say if there could be a motto for the business, it would be that: “You feel better when you leave than when you came in.” Browsing truly is pleasurable and stress- free here because everyone in the whānau is catered for, including the […]
What to do for winter
April is when autumn really gets going. The days are noticeably shorter and night temperatures cooler, so we need to be preparing the garden for winter. Here are Metropol’s tips for what to focus on in your mid-autumn garden. Blooming bulbs Spring bulbs may still be planted now, if space […]
Relaxation Stations
Outdoor living spaces that extend entertaining outdoors have surpassed trend and entered necessity territory in home design. And in 2021, landscape designers are predicting this will go one step further with a rise in relaxation areas – garden escapes which create a feeling of holiday without leaving your property. Outdoor […]
Opening up architecture
A new festival will celebrate architectural excellence in Christchurch, opening up some of the city’s most notable buildings to the public for one weekend. Open Christchurch will see 46 buildings open the doors to give the public a first-hand experience of great design, for free. On May 15 and 16, […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
For as long as I can remember, the need to improve the interface between education and the workplace has been an issue. How can we better equip those in education to be as well prepared as possible for life beyond the classroom? Given its unique grouping of key stakeholders, (Canterbury […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Over a year after the first cases of Covid-19 hit our shores, we continue to see considerable strain on our global supply chain, which could have significant long-term repercussions for both businesses and consumers. The concern around freight is a “perfect storm” of supply chain challenges. The global surge in […]
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