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The renovation experts: A1 Group

Having renovations carried out in your home, especially to a kitchen or bathroom can be very disruptive to both your daily life and personal space. Under such circumstances, it is vital for you to know you have engaged trustworthy and truly professional tradespeople. From the colourful, well-designed branding of their vehicles to the stylish range […]

Regain your grip on life: Dudley Creek Health

Consider two quotes from undisputed visionaries, innovators, and influencers. One a heavy-weight of the High Renaissance, the other a tech billionaire turned philanthropist. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci. “The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even notice it.” — Bill Gates Fuse […]

Sole sensation: Kathryn Wilson

“Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life,” are the words Kathryn Wilson’s mother offered as consistent reminders. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker catches up with the iconic luxury shoe designer about making that a reality. Kathryn finds no greater joy than seeing people wear her shoes. Among […]

NZ Mortgages: First Home Buyers in Christchurch, the essential tips & tricks

Buying your first home in Christchurch is an ever-increasingly popular option. Cheaper than Auckland and Wellington, with plenty of options for property from hillside homes, city townhouses to classic kiwi bungalows on larger sections, there is an option for every buyer. Here at NZ Mortgages, we’re proud to be based in Christchurch, and to help […]

Talking grand designs with Tom Webster

Tom Webster’s fascination with architecture started at a young age, and now he shares it with millions of others, fronting TVNZ’s Grand Designs New Zealand series. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him to see what captures his imagination. Home is where the heart is, so they say, and Tom’s heart is inextricably linked […]