A comfortable perch
So much more than a place to sit, a cosy lounge chair becomes a go-to for rest and relaxation. Unwinding is made so much better with a seat that supports you. Both in posture and warmth, yet also like a companion you return to each day. Often, singular armchairs are used as accent points to […]
Something to celebrate: Peter Townsend, Chair of Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct
Te Papa Hauora Christchurch Health Precinct celebrates its 10 year anniversary in May 2024. From an inspired vision post-earthquake, the Precinct officially came into being in May 2014, as one of the first of 18 anchor projects to get underway. It took considerable courage by the founding stakeholders to embrace a new way of collaborating […]
Seasonal refresh: Haar Design
The change in weather brings more change with it, the desire for an autumnal hair refresh. Warm reds, copper, auburn and brunette shades are the trend this year, as we head into the cooler months. Such wonderfully tonal colours complement those layered, cold weather looks, and offer easy maintenance. As we leave the warmer months […]
Editor’s picks: with Lynda Papesch
Here at Metropol, our team is lucky enough to receive some of the latest beauty and fashion products to try, so we thought we’d share some with our readers. This issue, I’m suggesting you try a couple of new and exciting offerings, one to improve those fine lines and wrinkles, and the other to envelop […]
Comfort food like grandma’s: The Purple Weka Café
As autumn moves inexorably towards winter, we become creatures in need of comfort and warmth, both in our environment and in the food we crave. It’s now we seek out local hospitality spots that will satisfy these needs. The Purple Weka Café dishes up warmth and comfort in spades along with a big helping of […]
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