Scintillating scents
Choosing a scent or perfume is not always easy, given the gorgeous array available. By Lynda Papesch. I’ve been known to pick a perfume because I love the bottle it’s in, and I’m not alone in that. Some people collect perfume bottles, simply to enjoy their packaging. Selecting a perfume to wear is […]
Matariki kai
Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a special time to celebrate and honour the holiday with friends and family, and learn the history and cultural significance behind it. Falling this year on 28 June, Matariki symbolises a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal across the country. Deeply rooted in Māori culture, Matariki is […]
Leather luxuries
Leather is potentially one of the most cherished textiles in the fashion industry. By Nina Tucker. Durable, water-resistant, and authentic, leather is desired the world over. Then, there is the cult status that comes with a luxury leather bag. It becomes the hero in a look. Leather is the statement that brings some […]
On and off-road adventure: Armstrong’s
If one brand has made waves in the off-road, go anywhere, utilitarian community within the last two years, then it is INEOS Automotive by a country mile. Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby checks out the newest in its range. The automotive arm of British based company INEOS was founded by its chairman Jim […]
Property values up in Canterbury
Canterbury is one of four New Zealand regions to buck the national trend and see property values rise during the last quarter. Nationally, the country has just recorded its first quarterly home value reduction since July last year, albeit a modest one. The latest QV House Price Index shows home values decreased by […]
Read the latest issue
