The talented team: Haar Design
Haar Design is delighted to introduce its team members! SALON DIRECTOR: CAROLINE HAAR A leader in her industry, Caro has accumulated multiple awards, including being a five-time winner of the Canterbury Westland Hairstylist and Colourist of the Year. As a salon owner, Caro is all about passing her knowledge on and […]
Good as gold: Lynette McFadden
Well known and respected business woman Lynette McFadden has gone from strength to strength in the real estate industry and isn’t slowing down. She chats to Metropol about what she has learned, special moments, and what motivation boils down to. After 27 years in the industry, what is your number one piece […]
No fun without rum: Big Daddy’s Liquor
Metropol writer Nicholas Henare samples a few of the top drops on offer at Big Daddy’s Liquor this month. I first met Joy Spence from Appleton Estate Rum distillery in Jamaica when Newstalk ZB called on me for my opinion about the Appleton 30-year-old. A vibrant woman with exceptional knowledge, she puts […]
Ancient healing massage: Beauty Progress
Thai massage is an ancient healing practice that originated over 2500 years ago. The gentle pressure and stretching techniques manipulated in Thai massage help to lower stress, increase energy, and improve athletic performance. Beauty Progress offers an authentic and therapeutic Thai massage for both men and women that aims to soothe, […]
Fathers day gift guide
Shine a spotlight on the men in your life this Father’s Day. Those that are always there with a touch of wisdom or to just lend a hand. Spoil your father or father-figure to say thank you for all they do. If you are struggling with ideas, we are here to spark […]
Achieving an amicable separation
Popular culture has influenced how we perceive the legal process surrounding separation and divorce. From the acrimony in the ‘70s film Kramer vs Kramer, to contemporary shows such as The Good Wife, the message is often that separation comes with hate, one-upmanship and pain. It’s hardly surprising then that many couples are […]








