Sensational swimwear: Lifestyles Hanmer
As much as Hanmer Springs is all about outdoor pursuits and hot pools, equally it’s about indoor pursuits, such as restaurant fine-dining, cafe culture and fabulous shopping. If heading to the pools and donning swimwear, the most important thing is that the swimsuit flatters the figure, rather than just covers it. […]
Looking ahead to increase housing supply
Property Council New Zealand has urged a Government rethink to getting more houses built. Council chief executive Leonie Freeman says its members believe the Government’s proposed changes to interest deductibility rules will have a ‘significant chilling effect’ on increasing supply at scale and pace. The council says the proposed changes make […]
Do your research: Simon Herbert
Five months into his career as a licensed sales consultant with Harcourts Grenadier Avonhead, Simon Herbert is putting the service skills he learnt in the airline industry to good use helping others to buy and sell their properties. After 17 years in the aviation industry with Air New Zealand and Virgin Airlines, […]
Future proofing personified: DJ Hewitt Builders
An enviable rebuild had a knock-on effect when the next-door neighbours also chose DJ Hewitt to rebuild their own dream home. Knowing Daryl’s reputation for perfection, the clients felt this was their insurance that the outcome would be a fabulous future-proofed home. An exciting new lifestyle, while still in their same cherished […]
Stunning statements
While holding beautiful blooms is the core purpose, a vase can make a statement on its own. Impactful colour, interesting shapes and different textures can make a vase an artful addition to your living spaces and add a surprising new dimension to more neutrally decorated rooms. As they take up little […]
Fantastic gintastic: Big Daddy’s
Metropol writer Nicholas Henare wraps his tastebuds around a few of the different gins on offer at Big Daddy’s Liquor this month. One of the go-to beverage festivals of the year is Gindulgence. I went along with Big Daddy’s to sample some of the best gins that New Zealand has to offer. […]
Melt-in-your-mouth treats: Mrs Dentons
Any stress will certainly melt away with a taste of the pies at Mrs Denton’s takeaway cafe and deli on Kendal Avenue. Any stress will certainly melt away with a taste of the pies at Mrs Denton’s takeaway cafe and deli on Kendal Avenue. Owner and consummate pie maker Delwyn Lanauze […]
30 years of sweetness: Original Foods Baking Co
Practice makes perfect, and 30 years is certainly plenty of practice! What started as a small Christchurch business is now one of the most trusted and loved bakeries in New Zealand. Original Foods Baking Co. has been baking delicious, sweet treats since 1991, celebrating 30 laps around the sun this […]
Rendezvous on 72: Route 72
Take a drive along Highway 72 to Cust and it will lead you to the unique Route 72 Café Bar Emporium. Owners Steve and Annette Thomson have created an outlet for inspiring tastes and treasures both, with the café servicing one set of needs and the emporium and its fabulous selection […]
