A great year to build: Lockwood Homes
Increased enquiries and show home visits indicate an upsurge in home building in New Zealand this year, according to a leading national building company. Since October 2024, Lockwood Homes has experienced a rise in enquiries for its homes to be built in Marlborough, Nelson Tasman, Canterbury, West Coast, Methven, Mackenzie Country, and throughout […]
Bathroom trends
Creative lighting and floating vanities will be key features in 2025 bathroom designs, says the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA). In recent years, the bathroom has become a statement piece of any home. No longer an afterthought, homeowners across New Zealand are utilising interior designers to create functional and […]
Brown on the board
Striking and subtle brown hues were popular before the Pantone Colour Institute declared so, with Mocha Mousse becoming its 2025 colour of the year. CURATED BY NINA TUCKER. Collections from it-brands including Bottega Veneta and Miu Miu showcased rich, silky, versatile brown iterations throughout 2024, their nurturing, nature-like qualities reflecting the need for […]
Leadership with purpose: Bridget Williams
Christchurch Bead & Proceed founder Bridget Williams explains to Metropol writer Hannah Brown how a moment of frustration sparked a creative global movement in sustainability and leadership. From courtrooms to creativity workshops, lawyer turned social enterprise founder Bridget has redefined what it means to lead with purpose. “It started with a bad day […]
Introducing Mocha Mousse
For 2025, the Pantone Colour Institute has named Mocha Mousse as its Colour of the Year. The colour palette ranges from rich dark browns to creamy hues reminiscent of flat white, latte, and long black coffees, with accents of off-white, vanilla, gold, and black. Bring on the browns in 2025 Described as a […]
The beauty behind the bargain
If you have seen Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, you will know of the battles that can ensue over counterfeit products. Now on the agenda, is a dupe – a duplicate of a popular product, yet not a direct copy. These products mimic cult beauty formulas, such as a Dior lip oil or […]
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