Women decide what gets bought: EBI – Murray Dempsey
Metropol is where businesses earn trust. Here’s a simple truth many businesses still overlook: women run household spending. Globally, women influence around 80% of consumer spending. That’s not just groceries and clothes – it’s homes, cars, renovations, travel, healthcare, financial services and lifestyle purchases. In many households, they are the researcher, the comparator, […]
Besties in business: Pier Law
Starting a business with a friend? Read this first. Starting a business with someone you trust can be an exciting and rewarding venture. You share a vision, trust each other, and are driven by a common goal. However, without the right legal foundations in place, even the strongest relationships can come under strain. […]
The magic window with breast cancer and lymphoedema: Hands on Clinic
For women facing breast cancer surgery, a little-known risk after treatment is lymphoedema. Thanks to early detection through new technology, there is now a powerful window of opportunity to dramatically reduce that risk before it takes hold. “I’m now getting new referrals for lymphoedema every week, most of which are due to breast […]
Plant your bulbs now: Terra Viva
Beautiful spring blooms begin in autumn. Yes, it’s March, and it’s hard to get your head around spring daffodils – but the ‘buried treasure’ below the ground waiting to put on a colourful show in several months’ time starts now. Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp offers his spring bulb planting do’s and don’ts. It […]
Return of the Dux
The Christchurch City Council’s draft Annual Plan 2026/27 wants your feedback on restoring the city’s four most iconic buildings, including The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. Back in the 80s and 90s, the most popular place to be in Christchurch was the Dux de Lux beer garden and restaurant in The Arts […]
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