Better home design needed
To achieve year-round comfort, energy efficiency, including in warmer weather, and affordable, healthy, sustainable homes, we need to consider home design holistically. Factors such as the orientation of the building site, the number and position of windows, shading, insulation, heating and cooling systems, and ventilation work together to determine the level of year-round […]
Local holiday fun: Christchurch Attractions
The Christchurch Tram and Christchurch Gondola offer plenty of joy for the whole family. Hop on the Christchurch Tram to explore the central city, including family-favourite spots like Margaret Mahy Playground, Tūranga, the Christchurch Art Gallery and the Botanic Gardens. Get your all-day Tram pass for $40 per adult and $10 per child […]
Hop, skip, jump into school holidays
Starting on 12 April, the school holidays are filled with opportunities to head into the city, soak up the last of any good weather, and spend time with the little loves in your life. From trampoline arenas, parks and playgrounds for burning energy to spaces dedicated to set imagination alight, Canterbury offers plenty […]
Layer with love: Off-the-rac
When the weather turns, our wardrobes require a switch-up. Chic outerwear and luxe yet cosy accessories come to the fashion forefront, blending warmth with elegance. Earthy tones and complementary neutrals become the colour palette of the season. Find all the latest autumn winter 2025 collections at Bishopdale’s Off The Rac, where managing director […]
Adding value for home sellers: Keith Macdonald
Selling your property comes with an important early decision: Which real estate company and sales consultant can you trust to guide you through the journey? Every seller deserves the confidence that their property will be handled with care and professionalism, while also achieving the best possible outcome, whether that means meeting personal needs […]
Bakery’s sweet secret to success: Naturally Delicious
Customers seeking out fresh, inclusive baking with no ‘hidden nasties’, now have a delicious new option in The Colombo, Sydenham. Naturally Delicious bakery has opened a second store, open seven days a week, and already it is proving popular, drawing customers citywide, with its delectable menu. Focused on sourcing only the best natural […]
Eying up education: Anstice Optometrists
A recent study on New Zealand school children showed that 30 percent of Year 2 children suffered from a visual condition likely affecting their academic performance. Pre-school vision screening, while effective at detecting severe visual conditions, does not screen children for reading vision. Problems with close-range focus can lead to decreased reading rate, […]
Treats to meet the moment: G&T Catering
In any celebration, glorious tablescapes set the tone. On your wedding day, what you eat is as crucial as how it is presented and served. Romantic, elegant, rustic, modern – tablescape themes reflect a couple’s personality and establish an ambience to create an unforgettable dining experience. Choose your design aesthetic and menu preferences […]
Netball’s favourite name: Anna Galvan
Without Kiwi female sporting legends to admire on the world stage, a young Anna Veronese may have never become a Silver Fern. Now, as Anna Galvan, she’s an icon of New Zealand netball, dedicated to ensuring young wāhine in sport always have role models, discovers Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Fostering passion and […]
