Storylines in the design journey: South Architects Ltd
Impactful architecture works on so many levels, not just outwardly, but also by making connections with people and places. At the heart of any great design is a compelling story, says Craig South of South Architects. Being able to tell a story is of fundamental importance to the architectural design process. […]
Curiosity cures the cat: Wigram Vet
When Jasmine the usually active Bengal cat became quiet and lost her appetite, her owner took her to Wigram Vet to investigate. Clinic founder Dr Geoff Mehrtens tells Metropol his unexpected findings. Bengal cats are intelligent and active with an amazing patterned coat. They make vocal, livewire pets who fetch […]
Equipped for anything: Total Food Equipment
For kitchen and cooking lovers, walking into Total Food Equipment is like a kid walking into a candy store: It’s hard to know where to look. With a gadget for everything from bakeware to cookware, the name Total Food Equipment makes total sense. It is Total Food Equipment owner Sandra McLay’s firm […]
The Pandemic Pivot: Socially-distanced drinking
An increasingly hygiene conscious world could have been the end of Christchurch man Ian McCormick’s drinking fountain business. Instead, he invented a solution. Now, TapWaterWells’ new contactless fountains and water bottle fillers are being installed in schools and public facilities around New Zealand. The Contactless Hydration Stations are so socially […]
Tile tales
Move over white subway tiles, we’re introducing a whole raft of new kids on the decorating block; there’s hexagon, finger tiles, mosaic and stone and they’re rocking a kaleidoscope of colours and textures. We check out some of the latest looks snaking their way across walls and floors. Mixed geometrics: Geometric […]
Let’s talk tan
Travel might have been put on hold, but when done right you can achieve that “just gotten back from Europe” tan sans passport. We’re nearing the end of August and coming into a new season; spring! Those big winter jackets are being swapped for lighter layers with bare arms and […]
Spirited drive a nice surprise: Honda
The Honda Civic RS Sport Sensing Sedan was one of the biggest surprises of last year. A strong turbo VTEC powertrain, oodles of kit, and great driving dynamics put it on par with the very best in the small sedan segment. Now for 2020, the Civic Hatch gets the RS Sport Sensing […]
It must be fête! (St John Ashburton)
What started as an offer of a stroll through six hectares of spectacular gardens now includes a fête with more than 60 stalls and live entertainment. This inaugural event for Ashburton St John will raise funds for its community health initiatives and local services. Hosted by Sue and Ted Rollinson at […]
Refurbished, refit and ready: Tinwald Function Centre
Refurbished, refit and ready – the Tinwald Function Centre’s new restaurant and remodelled function room with onsite accommodation and ample parking is ready for function season. A $1 million renovation of the centre has seen its former restaurant remodelled into a purpose-built function space for up to 120 people. The […]
