Exciting new showhome: Pringle Homes
When building a new home, there’s a lot to consider. This includes the new building code, the best use of smaller building sites, and the needs of families both now and in the future. Pringle Homes have considered all of these when designing and building their spectacular showhome in the new Oakbridge subdivision in Marshlands. […]
Clear drains calm reigns: MHR Drainage
Nothing upsets our ordered lives more than when tell-tale signs of problems in the pipes start happening. Bad odours, mysterious leaks or potential blockages cause stress levels to rise. Suddenly the need to find a competent and trusted drainlayer becomes your priority, but finding the right person can become just as stressful as the problem […]
Strengthening is top priority: Priority Projects
General agreement is that our existing building stock must be strong enough to withstand the next ‘big one’. However, it’s not so easy to find contractors willing and skilled enough to work on older buildings. This crucial work is usually both intricate and invasive to the very fabric of the building. It requires collaboration with […]
Editor’s perspective: Enjoy the read
I’m a magazine junkie from way back, whether it’s the latest science journal, my husband’s boating publications, a lifestyle magazine such as Metropol, or a relaxing fashion fix. During the pandemic, many magazines folded, although post-Covid-19 there are now more published nationally than pre-pandemic. Lifestyle magazines are one of life’s essentials, with a unique value […]
Realty rocks their world
John and Lynette McFadden are well known Christchurch real estate professionals, with more than 26 years in the industry. They own New Zealand’s No 1 residential office and francise for Harcourts. They talk to Metropol about working together and philanthropy. Not everyone would find it easy, or preferable, to work so closely with their partner, […]
Inspiring others
“Your value will be not what you know; it will be what you share.” Ginni Rometty. This quote proved inspirational for Christine (Chris) Korako, pictured, who now shares her knowledge to inspire others. H er inspiration comes from anything “that gives me ideas, energy and positive emotion”. “People inspire me, particularly those who achieve something […]