The new car in town: Blackwells
It seems like New Zealand is getting rather spoilt. So many new car brands have entered our market within the last few years. The latest of these is Omoda, which has joined the stable of Blackwell Motors. Ben Selby reports. Omoda, pronounced “Oh-Mo-Dah” is already grabbing attention in New Zealand with the brand’s […]
Complete design inside and out: Foley Group Architecture
Good design starts with context, whether for a house, an office building or a civic project. Site selection is critical, although the reasons for choosing one are personal and varied, says design director Rob d’Auvergne, of Foley Group Architecture. They have been designing residential and commercial buildings, interiors, and landscapes for over 35 […]
Playing it safe: Commonwealth Vault
When thinking about keeping valuables safe, people often believe that locking them in a safe at home is the ideal security solution. It’s that kind of erroneous thinking that allows today’s opportunistic burglars to enjoy the spoils of their crime sprees. As the value and price of gold and silver sit at an […]
Making life easier: Garador
Sometimes it’s the small details that turn an okay day into a great day. Sometimes something seemingly small comes into your life, and you wonder how you ever lived without it. Take your garage door as a classic example. You use it every day, sometimes multiple times per day. It should open, close, […]
The resurgence of the big bag
If you’ve kept an eye on the runways in the past few seasons, you’ll have noticed the size of the bags accessorising those outfits has significantly shifted. The house that started the micro-bag craze, Jacquemus’ Le mini Chiquito, which couldn’t even fit a lipstick, made way for countless other playful proportions in the […]




























