Destination Christmas Day
On the jolliest day of the year, the most important thing is who you spend it with. Why not opt for a change in scenery where the conformities of four walls don’t exist, and head to a local beach. With the family all in one place, there’s plenty of fun to be had, loads of […]
Special gifts that will delight: Encraftment Market
Enjoy a crafting wonderland at the upcoming local Encraftment Christmas Market. Prepare to be captivated by the beautiful range of crafted wonders on display at Encraftment, returning to Pioneer Stadium this November. The market has a balance of new stallholders and past crowd favourites, so you know you’re in to find some unique gifts for […]
Easy living: Durasteel
Are you looking for a new home, a bach, a self-contained granny flat? Do you like what you see here? If the answer is yes to any of these, then check out the options at Christchurch-based Durasteel Structures. Some of the options feature on this page, although the company also builds custom homes (and sheds). What […]
Resilience expert Dr Lucy Hone
Director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience, Dr Lucy Hone is also an academic researcher, author, and contributor to Psychology Today. Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge chats to her about why she chose resilience psychology, and her top tips for coping with challenge, change, and loss. Originally from London, Lucy found herself […]
Talk to us: NZ Mortgages
With the stress of the election behind us, for Kiwi families it is back to the hard task of managing the cost of living, and high interest rates. As the new government takes the reins, we anticipate changes in the property investment landscape. Property investors are likely to re-enter the market, and it is highly […]
It’s hip to be square
In a world of circles and discs, Metropol’s Gadget Guru Ian Knott explores a robot vacuum that dares to break the mold. Anyone who owns a robot vacuum cleaner will attest to one main design fault in the usual circular-shaped machines – round things don’t fit into corners very well. This obviously leaves a triangle […]
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