Pretty in patterns

At face value, decorating with patterns may seem daunting, but by following a few basic guidelines, your humble home can be enriched by beautiful designs. Beige can be boring, don’t play it safe. A new decade means a new chance to add a little pizazz to your living space.     Copy […]

Essential Care: Ourvets

Over the last month of COVID-19 restrictions, Ourvets St Albans remained open to provide essential care for all our furry friends. It hasn’t been an easy process – frequent changes to the guidelines around what ‘essential care’ was permitted, long hours, understandably anxious clients and sick pets have made for a very […]

the voices of hope

When you are experiencing mental illness, it can often feel like there is no way out. Metropol caught up with Genevieve Mora and Jazz Thornton from Voices of Hope to get their top tips for those who are struggling and to find out what resources are available.     Can you tell […]

Eating for immunity

Great Greek Philosopher Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”.   Science has found the proof is in the pudding and many of our tastiest foods are also immunity boosters, that are both affordable and versatile to boot. A healthy habit is to have these superheroes […]

New smart screening technology

Delivering personalised healthcare and precision treatment.     The global coronavirus pandemic has already caused an enormous strain on healthcare resources around the world and it’s leading to a shift in how healthcare is offered. Startup Marvel Health is debuting its global launch in New Zealand. Having successfully operated its mother clinic […]

The Beauty of Bespoke: Bates Joinery

The Bate Joinery team has introduced virtual showroom tours and online design consultations to assist clients with their building and remodelling projects from afar.     During the lockdown, owner Mark Allworthy says some members of the team were able to work through stages of the planning process remotely from their own […]