Safety first: Easy installs for a safer home in winter

How would your exterior square up to the safety risks winter weather presents? Three easy install features lead the way to a safer season. LIGHTING Come the dark, gloomy nights of winter, outdoor lighting does more than enhance exterior aesthetics. Improving visibility, built-in and additional lights placed around your property make it easier […]

Dropping like it’s hot: The fall and fall of the OCR

The fall and fall of the Official Cash Rate – what does it all mean? Metropol’s Tamara Pitelen investigates. Did the economy get a boost from the Official Cash Rate (OCR) cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) last month? That is the million-dollar question and opinions vary amongst the people […]

The SPECT-CT Bone Scan: Reform Radiology

For uncovering the root cause of unexplained bone pain or diagnosing hidden injuries, precision is critical. Enter the SPECT-CT bone scan. In the realm of advanced medical diagnostics, the SPECT-CT bone scan stands out as a pivotal tool, offering unparalleled insight into bone health. A powerful fusion of two imaging technologies, Single Photon […]

Hanmer hospitality: Alpine Winter Festival

The Hanmer Springs Alpine Winter Festival takes place this year from 28 June to 12 July, and it’s a great time to see everything the village has to offer. Thanks to the popular Alpine Winter Festival, the charming village of Hanmer Springs comes alive in winter. While there’s plenty to do and see […]

The snuggle is real: Protecting pets in winter

Professionals at finding the cosiest spot in the house, pets seek warmth in winter to escape the cold. Inching closer to the heat source, our pets become at risk of serious but unexpected burns or injuries – and are often completely oblivious to the danger. Cases of winter-related pet injuries are not just […]