Reviving Arrowtown’s gold rush heritage: Priority Projects

Restoring an 1880s schist stone cottage from Arrowtown’s gold mining history has been fraught with challenges. Located at 8 Villiers St in Arrowtown, a significant piece of New Zealand’s early Chinese settler history has been structurally restored and preserved, thanks to a meticulous eight-month renovation led by Priority Projects’ Donna Gillatt. Believed to […]

Home of the winter wardrobe: Merivale Mall

Browse the best of the local fashion landscape in luxury. From head to toe, winter wear truly comes into its own within Merivale Mall – find all your favourites with friends, and finish with a warming, indulgent treat. Curated by Nina Tucker.  

Safety first: Easy installs for a safer home in winter

How would your exterior square up to the safety risks winter weather presents? Three easy install features lead the way to a safer season. LIGHTING Come the dark, gloomy nights of winter, outdoor lighting does more than enhance exterior aesthetics. Improving visibility, built-in and additional lights placed around your property make it easier […]

Dropping like it’s hot: The fall and fall of the OCR

The fall and fall of the Official Cash Rate – what does it all mean? Metropol’s Tamara Pitelen investigates. Did the economy get a boost from the Official Cash Rate (OCR) cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) last month? That is the million-dollar question and opinions vary amongst the people […]

The SPECT-CT Bone Scan: Reform Radiology

For uncovering the root cause of unexplained bone pain or diagnosing hidden injuries, precision is critical. Enter the SPECT-CT bone scan. In the realm of advanced medical diagnostics, the SPECT-CT bone scan stands out as a pivotal tool, offering unparalleled insight into bone health. A powerful fusion of two imaging technologies, Single Photon […]

Hanmer hospitality: Alpine Winter Festival

The Hanmer Springs Alpine Winter Festival takes place this year from 28 June to 12 July, and it’s a great time to see everything the village has to offer. Thanks to the popular Alpine Winter Festival, the charming village of Hanmer Springs comes alive in winter. While there’s plenty to do and see […]