Mushroom Provençal
An old French recipe, Mushroom Provençal can be served hot or cold, on its own, with salad and crusty French bread, and even with fish, chicken, and red meats. Serves 2-4. Ingredients 500g button mushrooms 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tsp dried thyme 4 Tbsp fresh parsley Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 […]
Architectural scandi-style accommodation: Tao Homes
Having good accommodation makes life a great deal easier, especially in a busy work environment. One Canterbury company that understands this is Tao Homes, which is providing quality, architectural accommodation for university students, professors, and investors, in its new Ilam project at 44 Creyke Rd (pictured above). Tao Homes company mission is to […]
Matchy matchy is back
The matchy matchy trend is making a comeback, bringing with it a renewed interest in a coordinated and cohesive fashion. This style involves intentionally matching or complementing different elements of an outfit, such as colours, patterns, or overall aesthetic. In recent years, designers and fashion enthusiasts have embraced matchy matchy fashion, giving it […]
Specialist planners in development: vUrbs Planning Services
Development has always been a risky business, and the risks have only increased with climate change now sitting front and centre, and our increasing awareness of the havoc natural hazards can create. With the Alpine Fault set to rumble within our lifetimes, you want the best possible planning advice long before you roll […]
Shacking up
When it comes to needing more space, a private relaxation area, or a hobbies room, she shacks and man caves provide the solution for many people. A ‘she shack’, or she shed, refers to a dedicated space designed specifically for women as a personal retreat or sanctuary within their property, similar to the […]
Unravelling Threads
With so many social media platforms to choose from, it can be hard to tell which (if any), you should be investing any time into either personally or professionally. Metropol’s tech guru Ian Knott takes a look at ‘Threads’ – Meta’s answer to Twitter. As the band Weezer once sang, “If you want […]
Pet clothing for a cause
A special canine clothing collaboration between three accomplished business founders is helping to raise funds for abused and neglected pets. Dame Denise L’estrange-Corbet, Julie Chapman, and Rachael Staples are creating custom pet apparel for dogs, designed by Mr Soft Top, to raise funds for Pet Refuge. Pet Refuge offers temporary shelter and care […]
What business wants: Leeann Watson
We see in the news every day how different policies affect households. What often falls by the wayside is how Government policies affect business, which of course keep most New Zealanders’ households employed, drive our economy, and pay for our infrastructure, health, and education. Leading up to the general election, amid ever-present election […]
Super bowls touchdown: Walker Architecture
Cantabrians are being bowled over by the Elmwood Park Bowling Club’s new clubrooms. The $3 million rebuild of the club has recently been completed, and is “second to none”, says club president Pete Smith, who is full of praise for the design, its architect, and the builders. Designed by Walker Architecture, the new […]
