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Long live the art industry

Art is a creative medium, reflected in numerous ways, throughout the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders. Paintings or prints, weaving, sculpture, pottery, and much more come to life thanks to the artistic endeavours of Kiwis. Many people, while not actively involved in the arts, support the industry in other ways […]

A family outing with perks: Farmhouse Design & Decor

Aiming to inspire and delight customers, these two exceptional brands; ‘Station Coffee’ and ‘Farmhouse Design and Décor’ are uniting under one roof, opening in late March. “With a focus on family and community, we’ve catered for you and your children with an engaging play area. Savour great food and coffee whilst exploring locally […]

In the kitchen with Kitty Williams

A sandwich business, a food truck, a stint in catering, Kitty Williams knew she was destined to work with food. She just hadn’t quite figured out what that would look like. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker catches up with her after the launch of her first cookbook about how things have changed since […]

Red hot

Dominating from the runways to the streets, Cherry Red looks to be the It Girl colour of the year. Promoted from its famous spot adorning the exterior of a Gucci Jackie handbag, the shade now decorates everything from shoes to shirts. Appropriately placed within dopamine dressing, the striking vibrance of this shade pairs […]

Absolutely awesome builds: Absolute Homes

Building a new home is not for everyone. A decision to build brings the need for an experienced team to see it through to completion. Essential to any successful build is a proven team that knows what it is doing. “Building a home shouldn’t be a stressful process,” says Christchurch based Absolute Homes […]