Creating community in Ashburton: Neil Brown, Mayor of Ashburton
Civic buildings bring people of a community together and Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton’s library and council administration building, has achieved just that. Since it opened in January 2024, Te Whare Whakatere has been a place for business, for debate, for decisions and gatherings; it has also become a space for the community, who […]
Spaces to soothe the soul
As our homes continue to serve as sanctuaries from an increasingly fast-paced world, design choices are shifting beyond aesthetics to enhancing mental wellness. Creating a calming environment doesn’t require a full renovation; it begins with thoughtful use of layout, lighting, colour, and materials that support emotional ease and daily balance. Layout plays a […]
Budget breaks for business: Leeann Watson, CE Business Canterbury
Canterbury businesses can benefit from announcements in the recent Budget. Budget 2025 makes meaningful progress where it counts for Canterbury businesses, providing a platform for growth, helping rein in inflation and beginning to chip away at our infrastructure deficit. The centrepiece ‘Investment Boost’ initiative will provide a great platform for businesses to activate […]
Snow fever fashion
Show the snow who’s boss. Whether you shred the slopes or admire them, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be the centre of style attention. Layer with cashmere and merino to brace the chill and pair matching snow sets to stay chic.
Stalwart Chrissy Mauger
Warm, welcoming, and impeccably dressed, Christchurch’s mayoress Chrissy Mauger flies under the radar – a picture of poise supporting the city’s head honcho. Metropol editor Nina Tucker pulls back the curtain on her strength, stability and enduring smile. A radiant Chrissy Mauger guided me into her Avonhead home, a space that immediately reflected […]
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