Wanaka’s Wieliczka: HM Design
In the eyes of Hannah Withy, good interior design involves working to the client’s brief to ensure they are happy. Which is exactly what landed her three awards for the beautiful bathroom (pictured) at the NKBA 2020 Excellence in Design Awards. Metropol catches up with the first-time entrant. WHAT DREW […]
Betting on style
Cup Week fashion is a chance to dress to impress. Whether that is paying homage to the traditions of the track with a dark hued suit, embracing patterned shirts and blazers, or diverging from those time-honoured two-pieces with light-coloured chinos and linen shirts. […]
Event perfection: Saints of Tai Tapu
Set against rolling countryside and the iconic Port Hills, Saints of Tai Tapu is not only a picturesque and customised event space, it also brings together a refined selection of sought-after professionals to cater for every aspect of your celebration. The venue: Built in 1881 in the classic early-Christchurch neogothic style, the […]
Wearing a winner
Dressing for the races is almost as much fun as the day itself; an opportunity to pamper yourself and plan an outfit unlike any other day of the year. From colour blocked pinks and reds, to whimsical florals and old faithful, sleek black – here’s what’s catching our eyes for spring racing […]
Summer Spa: Champs Elysees
A tropical holiday may not be in the travel cards this summer, but you can get the next best thing in your own backyard with Champs Elysees’ range of luxurious spa treatment options. We’ve pulled together our favourite treatments so you can take a mini holiday at the luxurious resort-like […]
The many faces of hyaluronic acid: Face Value
It’s spring, and when it comes to skin, it’s time for out with the Ds and in with the Hs. Say goodbye to dry, dull and dehydrated and hello to hydration and humectant hyaluronic. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is naturally present in our bodies, performing a fundamental role in keeping the […]









