Economic property powerhouse
Property continues to hold the title of New Zealand’s largest industry, according to new insights from Property Council New Zealand. The latest analysis reveals the sector’s direct contribution to GDP has soared to $50.2 billion, an impressive increase of $25.4 billion since 2012. This figure now accounts for 15% of the country’s total GDP. Leonie […]
Egg-cellent breakfasts
Eggs are a great source of protein, are packed with vitamins and minerals, and make a favourite breakfast or brunch dish for many New Zealanders. Hard boiled, soft boiled, fried, scrambled, poached or in an omelette, eggs are such a versatile food choice that it is hard to go past them. A large 50g hen’s […]
Divine design: Georgia Langridge
Award-winning Christchurch interior designer Georgia Langridge is behind many of the region’s sleek, luxury bathrooms and kitchens. She talks design with Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch. From a young age, Georgia was exposed to the importance of how a home’s interior should feel, fuelling her move into the design field. “My mum, and even her mum, […]
Fabric in focus: Made in the Shade
Light linens and cool cottons are the fabrics to fill your wardrobe with in warmer weather. It’s what spring dressing dreams are made of. I feel like I have nothing on,” a customer told Alison Donn, owner of the boutique on Colombo Street. She was talking about one of the new arrivals from Bittermoon, a […]
Career choices unlocked: Zestpeople
Choosing an initial career pathway can be a daunting challenge for our young people. Zestpeople is a Christchurch-based Career Management, Career Transition, Coaching and Training Business working with both individuals and organisations for over 17 years. At the helm are the directors, Michelle Staples and Jude Mackwell, who are passionate about helping people thrive in […]
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