Colour tips: Reece Bathrooms
Changing things up with your fixtures is a great way to add interest to your bathroom without the risk of trendy colours going out of date in just a few years. Here are some tips from the team at Reece Bathrooms: Chrome is a timeless and versatile option. It feels traditional but is […]
Light filled: Pringle Homes
Flexibility and versatility spring to mind when visiting Pringle Homes’ show home in Lincoln. The spacious light-filled space includes two multi-purpose rooms, a large second lounge/media room with its stand-alone fire and a fourth bedroom off the living room that can be closed off from the rest of the house and double as […]
Top landscape projects
Canterbury landscapers enjoyed a night of celebration recently when four of their projects won major kudos in the 2022 Landscapes of Distinction Awards held by Registered Master Landscapers. Canterbury winners were Te Raekura Redcliffs School by Canopy NZ Ltd, Te Ara Ātea – Sensory Space by Morgan + Pollard Landscapes, Rolleston School Basketball […]
From the editor: 15 September 2022
A sad loss Flags across Christchurch have been flying at half mast as those in the city join the rest of the Commonwealth in mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. During her 70 year reign, the Queen was a frequent visitor to Christchurch, leaving many people here with fond memories and a […]
Foraging flowers and styling
Kate Williams helps run a law firm, and in her spare time is a creative stylist, well-known in Christchurch circles. She talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about her work/life balance and her upcoming book. Kate clearly remembers gathering, foraging, creating, and painting from early childhood and the sense of satisfaction this provided […]
Live action racing
The New Zealand Sail Grand Prix is coming for a two-day spectacle of action-packed racing and entertainment on Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour, 18-19 March 2023. Event director Karl Budge previews what’s in store. SailGP’s new breed of live action racing brings excitement on and off the water as the best sailors in the world, […]
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