Creating a luxury oasis: Refresh Renovations

A bathroom is not just a space of utility, but a sanctuary of elegance and serenity. At Refresh Renovations, the team intertwines meticulous design with flawless execution, crafting luxurious bathrooms that are as functional as they are opulent. Each project is a journey where your dreams transform into reality, says managing director Tom Kettell. Bespoke […]

Aesthetic solar panels: Infinite Energy NZ

While installing solar energy brings a raft of benefits, enhancing the look of your home isn’t always one of them. Plenty of solar companies install a variety of panels, but Infinite Energy NZ has placed the emphasis on accurate design, as well as top performance. “Our emphasis is to make your home more desirable by […]

A barking good business: K9000 DIY

No matter the breed, your wet-nosed companion requires regular and convenient dog washing solutions that are fundamental to their good health. Maintaining your dog’s coat eliminates matted fur, itching, hotspots, and potential skin diseases, and prevents doggy odours and allergens from saturating carpets, furniture, and bedding. Dog washing needn’t be overwhelming or complicated. The K9000 […]

Showing up with Tracy Ahern

Everyone loves a show, and Tracy Ahern is no exception. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with her ahead of The New Zealand Agricultural Show, for which she is general manager. Tracy Ahern loves animals and shows, and it is just as well. Tracy spends her mornings, afternoons, and sometimes weekends, planning around numerous farm […]

Spoilt for choice

Judges had a tough time deciding on a supreme winner at the recent 2023 National ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, announcing joint title holders.   The award for Joint Supreme Winner and National Award for Commercial Architecture went to designer Darryl Church, of DCA Architects of Transformation, for the Heretaunga Intermediate School in Hastings. Also […]

Dress it up

Just as accessories make an outfit, dressings are the finishing touches to salads. Supermarket shelves are full of options, yet with a few basic ingredients and five to 10 minutes in your kitchen, it’s easy to create your own. Vinegar and olive oil-based vinaigrettes are light, healthy, and great on greens, vegetables, and fruits. They […]