Know your normal: The Gut Foundation
The gut, whose real name is almost as long as it is (the gastrointestinal tract), starts at the mouth and runs all the way through your body, ending at the anus. This incredibly clever system is responsible for processing everything we eat and allowing essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals to be absorbed, […]
First in Performance: First Windows and Doors
If you’ve watched shows like Grand Designs, you will already appreciate that the quality of windows and meeting delivery dates is fundamental to the success of a building project. When Simon Carrodus and his team agree on a delivery date, they will always stick to it and they pride themselves […]
Rocking the Stone Look: Hard as Rocks Ltd
Thinking of enhancing the entry way or chimney of your new home? Or perhaps you have in mind a stone fireplace, an interior feature wall or a letterbox. You can achieve the look and feel of real stone with veneer profiles from Hard as Rocks Ltd. Most Kiwis love the […]
Building the Future: Future Foundations
“It has quite simply taken off.” Leon Forde of Future Foundations says that when he signed up last year for advertising with Metropol he never imagined his business would grow so fast – “faster actually than my original goal of building four new houses in 2019”. In October 2018 at […]
Find the perfect gift: Coco Gifts
Why travel long distances to locate the perfect gift when you’ll find endless choice and exclusive, quality products, right on your doorstep? Situated in central St Albans, just a few blocks from Merivale Mall, the Coco Gifts team are experts at streamlining your shopping experience – starting with stress-free carparking […]
Your new local!: Red Eight Cafe
Stephanie Reeves has always dreamed of opening her own café and three years ago, after retraining as a chef specialising in pastry work, it all became a reality. She is now the proud owner and chef at Kaiapoi’s Red Eight Café and is passionate about serving top-quality food, excellent customer […]
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