The day of your dreams: Amuri Estate
The Hanmer Springs area with its spectacular mountain views and panoramic landscapes – what an unrivalled setting for a wedding day. Just 10 minutes out of the village is the glorious Amuri Estate with vistas across historic farm stations and of the braided Waiau River meandering its way below the Southern Alps. This […]
Editor’s Note: Appreciate the who, not the where
Welcome to another enthralling wedding issue, and my second in nine months as deputy editor. It’s even more opportunity to discover the people behind our local wedding industry, one that seems to grow each season. Thanks to our wonderful community, you will find so many beautiful visuals from weddings, near and far. Our […]
Future-proof your home with a retro fit: Harakeke Consultants
Renovate and retro-fit, move, or bulldoze and start again? Those are the tough decisions many home owners face as they look to future-proof their homes. Both retro-fitting and future-proofing buildings are about improving their performance. Achieving optimum performance starts with energy modelling, looking at and understanding what an existing building has, what it […]
Affordable wedding catering: Halswell Bakery
When planning your big day, you don’t need a large catering budget if you head to Halswell Bakery. The experienced family-owned bakery has settled into its new premises at Shop 7, in the old Westpac Bank on Halswell Road, and from there can take care of all your catering needs. From simple, rustic […]
The best for your bachelorette
Sophisticated or mischievous, and with so many layers of joy, planning a bridal shower or hen’s party is an exhilarating, and expensive, honour. However you decide to do it, Metropol interviewee Mary Outram, with many bachelorette parties up her sleeve, shares three tips and tricks on making it the ultimate memory. Start with […]
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