Be it barbecues or backyard cricket, gardening or grooming the spoodle, we are in our backyards as often as the weather allows. Shade in outdoor space is critical once that temperature creeps up. Our trees: native, ornamental, or fruiting, create the urban forest and play a bigger part of the picture than you might think. […]

We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep, and finding a mattress that works for you is imperative. Metropol’s Ian Knott tries out one option. Only available online, the Emma Comfort Mattress has been engineered in Germany using the highest quality foam. As a medium-firm mattress, it’s an ideal choice for those who […]

Have you been debating whether to rent your property long-term or for short-term holiday letting? A Wanaka-based property management company has three compelling reasons why you should choose the former. The lack of long-term houses for tenants is a hot topic. In a bid to address this, councils including Queenstown Lakes District Council have changed […]