From fix-its to fit-outs: Peter Diver Plumbing & Drainage
Remember that steaming cup of coffee followed by a hot shower you had this morning? That gas-fire you’ll warm your feet against this evening while the rain patters on the roof? We all love our home comforts, but most of us take them for granted, thinking about them only when suddenly, they’re not […]
Steels and heels: Bird Built
More and more women are forging careers in the construction industry. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has 1000 members and represents women in a diverse range of professions within the sector – quantity surveyors, project managers, architects, engineers, tradespeople, lawyers, and many others. Abby Ley is the secretary of the […]
Outstanding aesthetics: Farrell Construction
The mark of a great project is keeping build standards high while creating a product that pleases the eye and works in harmony with its surroundings, when the pressure is on. Nobody looks at a new build with a more critical eye than the existing inhabitants of its neighbourhood, with both their quality […]
Professional plumbing solutions: R J Crouch
Problem solvers are who you go to when you require action. When you need a particular service it pays to think about whether that person embodies these problem solving traits. -Decisive when taking action -Competitive to achieve top results -Results-oriented for fast fixes. Problem solver is the overarching descriptor that Tom Crouch, of […]
How to effectively integrate innovative technologies in your house in 2022?
These days, home is no longer just a place where people live, dwell and sleep. Thanks to the goodness of the internet, we like to spend more of our free time at home. This is a reality that seems to be gaining momentum, and which also seems to be consolidating worldwide. Streaming services […]
Creating a Multi-Entertainment Living Space
A multi-entertainment living space needs to be able to do many things. From seating to storage to snacks and beyond, you need to ensure it is just right. Nowadays, we no longer want to just sit down and watch TV. Our living spaces need to be able to handle multiple types of entertainment. […]
From the deputy editor: 31 March 2022
Here’s to health Kia ora Metropol readers. We can finally put a face to the name, as I share my two cents (for what it’s worth) in this special issue. All of our worlds have been shaken up during the last few years, and there has never been a stronger interest in health […]
Gold on the water
She made worldwide headlines last year following her historic performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Newlywed Dame Lisa Carrington is one of New Zealand’s greatest athletes, and her accomplishments and incredible success in competitive kayaking have inspired generations of proud Kiwis. The first New Zealand woman to become a triple gold medalist, there […]
Sprinting to the top
In recent years, New Zealand has seen a rise in the number of the fastest women ever to have run on home soil. Two of these women, Rosie Elliott and Anna Percy, both 24 years old, are from Christchurch. Still early in their athletics careers, they show incredible talent and promise for continued […]
