Split Enz rocked Christchurch… in the best possible way
Metropol’s Nancye Pitt pulled on her glitter boots and rocked the night away with Split Enz in Christchurch. I’m proud to be a boomer! And to share with Metropol readers how this relates to the Split Enz Show last night at the Forever Enz Tour at Wolfbrook Arena. My company for the night […]
Coffee, kids & décor: Farmhouse Design and Décor
What started as a small coffee cart is now a family-owned home décor and design business in Methven, with its own play nook. We made the play nook for parents, grandparents, and children to enjoy while they shop and have a coffee,” says Donna, who is co-owner of Farmhouse Design and Décor in […]
Je t’adore: French Blue
Gift a little French-inspired style for Mother’s Day. French Blue has a collection of carefully selected giftware from Europe and beyond. From exquisite tableware, ceramics, linen, wool rugs and throws, luxury scarves, jewellery, hand-milled soaps and candles, clothing and footwear, totes and handbags, coffee table books, kitchenware and gourmet treats. Owner Catherine Matthews […]
Mums: Return to Work with Confidence and Ease
In tough economic times, women returning to work after having children face added stress, financial pressure and guilt, impacting relationships, health and wellbeing. Women’s Wellbeing Specialist Karyn Annan shares key considerations to help make the transition a positive experience. Modern mothers often juggle two full-time roles: paid work and primary caregiver. Many carry […]
A perfect solution to the daily grind
The home coffee machine market is a saturated one. But there seems to be a sweet spot between ‘shove a pod in and press a button’, and ‘savouring the process down to the finest micron of the grind’. Ninja have always produced affordable products that also happen to do the same job as […]





























