Food for the soul
Whether it’s a few pots on the balcony, a small patch or an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening. The benefits of digging deep in the dirt are well documented and many Kiwis have moved back to growing not just beautiful flowers, but also their own vegetable patches. Last month’s […]
Let’s celebrate Christmas: Barrington Gifts
We may be living in uncertain times, but of one thing we can be certain, Christmas, no matter if it’s in a bubble of two, a huddle of four or a muddle of many, will always be celebrated. Barrington Gifts has gifts for everyone in your whanau, special friends, and even for work […]
Sit back, relax and read: Piccadilly Books
It is nearly the season for lazy weekends spent outside, reading a good book and soaking up some sunshine. If you are after some new reading inspiration, check out Piccadilly Books online selection or pop into the store and have a browse. Southern Wanderer Peter Garden Our price $60.00 An account of […]
Nothing compares to ewe: Bowron Sheepskins
Warm in the winter and cool in the summer, a luxurious sheepskin is hard to resist. Instantly recognisable, a natural sheepskin has long been a staple in Kiwi homes. From natural coloured and dyed rugs, and from throws to finely crafted designer rugs, a sheepskin makes a stylish and versatile interior accent that […]
The Prebbleton Village
Last month, Metropol’s Build section featured a story about a commercial development in Prebbleton, and inadvertently included a photo of The Prebbleton Village development. The photo was unrelated to the development in the story. It, and those on this page, relate to The Prebbleton Village development which is a MON project. The first […]
Comfort, warmth and longevity: UPVC Windows
Much of the lower South Island is known for extremes of climate – scorching hot over 30-degree days in the summer and temperatures plummeting well below zero in the winter. Such fluctuations call for building materials that perform at the highest level of efficiency, especially with respect to thermal insulation, noise reduction and […]
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