Automotive experts: Magnum Group

We rely on our cars so much these days, so having expert help when you need it most is a sigh of relief. A routine service or something more technical, the experienced and friendly team at Magnum Service Centre will always go the extra mile. The small team of four technicians is highly […]

Why go electric?

The number of electric vehicles on New Zealand’s roads is increasing steadily, as more models become available, designs and technology improve. Electric vehicles now include cars, buses, trucks of all sizes, and even big-rig tractor trailers that are at least partially powered by electricity. Electric vehicles fall into three main categories: – Battery […]

E-Dirtbike Fun: E-Mega Store

A whole lot of fun was the verdict when E-Mega Store manager and keen motorcross rider Jeremy Joseph took his first ride on a Talaria Sting MX. Here’s what he has to say… I  basically grew up on dirt bikes and this love for motorcycles progressed into high-performance road and dirt bikes, where […]

From the editor: 29 September 2022

Coming home Home means different things to different people. For instance, some refer to their place of origin, their residential area or even their country as ‘home’. For others, such as younger generations, it may be where they grew up or where they are currently residing. Regardless, the word home evokes unique memories […]

Live in the present

In the lead up to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Lynda Papesch catches up with iconic Kiwi netballer, coach, motivator and cancer survivor Marg Foster about moving forward. Meeting Marg Foster (MNZM ) is inspirational, even more so when you hear her story and what she does now. These days the former Silver […]

From park bench to penthouse

Successful Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about life, lyrics and looking for new frontiers. Entrepreneurial, entertaining and engaging all describe Kevin Carlin. So does survivor, a powerful descriptive that sums up his traumatic start in life, and a few other ups and downs along the way. The man […]