The power of an accent piece
Accent pieces add personality to your home. Through colour, texture, proportions, and shape, they are the perfect accessory, says Metropol’s Zoe Fenton. With a wall Feature walls create visual impact. They take a room with a plain interior and add personality through bold colours or textures. Enliven a room by incorporating a feature wall amongst […]
Ovaries: Talk About Them. Camilla and Marc’s mission
No one would be here without them, yet there is still no early detection ovarian cancer test. Australian fashion design duo Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman are seeking to change that. In its fourth consecutive year, their global campaign, Ovaries. Talk About Them, aims to get an early detection blood test to clinical trials by […]
Take the tram: Christchurch Attractions
Grab an all-day pass and explore Christchurch’s central city on board the Christchurch Tram’s restored vintage tramcars. With 18 stops to hop on and off at, and live commentary from your driver, it’s the ideal way to see the evolving city centre – plus children travel free with a paying adult. There are plenty of […]
Painting the town
Allowable levels of lead impurities in paints have been significantly reduced. Further reductions apply not only to building paints, also to art materials, such as chalk, crayons, and felt-tip pens. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has made the changes to a series of group standards that cover these products to reduce any potential exposure to […]
Party Hanmer style: Fashionworks
Hanmer Springs is an idyllic honeymoon retreat for lovers who enjoy long walks, shopping, dining, and relaxing in fresh country air. It’s also a great place for your pre-wedding party-up. A picturesque village at any time of the year, in autumn, it becomes the most romantic haven for couples wanting precious time out together or […]
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