Dress it up

CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Who doesn’t enjoy a night out, a chance to dress up, and shine? From feminine, floaty dresses, to slinky lounging pants, colour, pattern, and texture are all part of the evening parade, depending on personal taste and style. Dress them up with heels, lippy and bling, or for a more casual […]

50 years of luxury: Dreamwool Beds

This year marks half a century of hand-crafted comfort and a luxurious night’s sleep every time. Dreamwool Beds, the family-owned business, celebrates 50 years. Owner and director David Henderson reflects on their journey so far. “We started with a range of baby chairs, prams, and kapok mattresses,” he says. “In 1978, my father, Edgar, an […]

Upstyle your space with framed imagery

In today’s digital age, the essence of printing and displaying images in our homes holds high value, writes Metropol’s Zoe Fenton. Not only do framed images add style to your home, they are also a continual reminder of memories. Framed photos, artworks, and momentos can transform a space. The style, placement, and tone of the […]

Let us eat lettuce

Breaking out the iconic Kiwi chips and onion dip may still be okay for a backyard barbecue, however like Oliver Twist, many people want more. Not more chips and dip, more options in this instance, and there are plenty to choose from. You can start with your friendly neighbourhood caterer, have guests bring a plate, […]

Guiding you in uncertain times: Ray White Rangiora

Homebuyers and sellers are understandably concerned by some very real issues: higher interest rates, the rising cost of living, and falling property prices. The team at Ray White Rangiora is there to help navigate through tricky times and uncertain markets. “Our job is to provide buyers and sellers with all the information they need to […]

The future of health: Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct Chair Peter Townsend

Recently Te Papa Hauora, the Health Precinct, supported the University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) in the delivery of its annual ‘Future of Health’ Disrupt Challenge. The Challenge involved over 50 students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, from a range of local tertiary institutions volunteering to spend an intense weekend exploring solutions to some of […]