French styles for Mother’s Day: French Blue

Owner Catherine Matthews curates a stunning collection of unique pieces and finds, including vintage grain sack cushions and bags, European jewellery, fragrant candles, and carefully selected ceramics from around the world. You can also find tableware, linen, fragrant diffusers, soaps, and atomisers. French Blue stocks gorgeous cards and coffee table books on interior decor and […]

Creative awakening: Art Metro

Unleash your inner artist and turn your passion for art into a masterpiece. Art Metro offers a diverse range of adult courses that will inspire you to pick up your brushes or pencils and express your creativity. Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned painter, Art Metro has something for everyone. Explore the vibrant […]

Car-ful colours

New Zealanders have a distinct taste when it comes to car colours, with silver, white, and blue dominating the market. These subdued shades represent the practical and reserved nature of us Kiwis. We tend to prioritise resale value and avoid flashy colours. Silver cars are particularly popular because they are perceived as being modern and […]

Torque talk: Here’s a thought

When was the last time you had your car serviced? Keeping your car healthy by way of regular servicing will not only ensure those mechanical gremlins are kept well and truly at bay, but the life of your vehicle will extend considerably. Let’s be honest, there are plenty of us out there who will only […]

Expect the unexpected

Lamborghini has unveiled its most extreme V12 supercar yet. Called the Revuelto, it succeeds the Aventador as the flagship sports car of the Lamborghini family, speeding down an ever expanding highway. This Lambo is a plug-in hybrid. Lamborghini call the Revuelto a “High Performance Electrified Vehicle”. What that means is that the Revuelto’s naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre […]

Corolla Cross goes boldly

Is the Corolla the most iconic Toyota of all? Very possibly. Today the Corolla family has expanded considerably. Enter the all-new Corolla Cross. Ben Selby reports. Larger and with more ground clearance and interior space, it sits bang in the middle between the CH-R and RAV-4. Four models make up the Corolla Cross range with […]