Creating a luxury oasis: Refresh Renovations
A bathroom is not just a space of utility, but a sanctuary of elegance and serenity. At Refresh Renovations, the team intertwines meticulous design with flawless execution, crafting luxurious bathrooms that are as functional as they are opulent. Each project is a journey where your dreams transform into reality, says managing director Tom […]
Aesthetic solar panels: Infinite Energy NZ
While installing solar energy brings a raft of benefits, enhancing the look of your home isn’t always one of them. Plenty of solar companies install a variety of panels, but Infinite Energy NZ has placed the emphasis on accurate design, as well as top performance. “Our emphasis is to make your home more […]
A barking good business: K9000 DIY
No matter the breed, your wet-nosed companion requires regular and convenient dog washing solutions that are fundamental to their good health. Maintaining your dog’s coat eliminates matted fur, itching, hotspots, and potential skin diseases, and prevents doggy odours and allergens from saturating carpets, furniture, and bedding. Dog washing needn’t be overwhelming or complicated. […]
Showing up with Tracy Ahern
Everyone loves a show, and Tracy Ahern is no exception. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with her ahead of The New Zealand Agricultural Show, for which she is general manager. Tracy Ahern loves animals and shows, and it is just as well. Tracy spends her mornings, afternoons, and sometimes weekends, planning around […]
Spoilt for choice
Judges had a tough time deciding on a supreme winner at the recent 2023 National ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, announcing joint title holders. The award for Joint Supreme Winner and National Award for Commercial Architecture went to designer Darryl Church, of DCA Architects of Transformation, for the Heretaunga Intermediate School in […]
Dress it up
Just as accessories make an outfit, dressings are the finishing touches to salads. Supermarket shelves are full of options, yet with a few basic ingredients and five to 10 minutes in your kitchen, it’s easy to create your own. Vinegar and olive oil-based vinaigrettes are light, healthy, and great on greens, vegetables, and […]
See you at the show: ChristchurchNZ
It’s springtime. It’s family time. It’s as true to Canterbury as it gets. You guessed it… The New Zealand Agricultural Show is back for another year. Celebrating its 160th anniversary, the countdown is on for a few days of fabulous fun at The Show. Whether you’re a seasoned show veteran or a first […]
Facial cleansing tool
When it comes to exfoliating, using just your hands to cleanse your face doesn’t always cut the mustard. That’s where a cleansing brush comes in handy. Cleansing brushes, including electric or battery operated vibrating options, are ideal for delicately exfoliating facial areas, and may also be used on arms and legs. You can […]
Dr Libby says….
Have you fallen into the trap of believing that happiness can only be found in the future? As human beings, we tend to believe that happiness lies just beyond the horizon of our current circumstances. The pursuit of contentment becomes a distant journey, overshadowed by the illusion that we will be happy when […]
