Unforgettable in every way: Route 72
Print this storyHalf-way between Oxford and Rangiora, on the Inland Scenic Route 72, is the picturesque North Canterbury village of Cust, a bustling, vibrant community that beckons a closer inspection. Stunning views across the rural landscape to the dramatic surrounds of rolling hills and the majestic Mounts Thomas, Richardson and Oxford, makes any visit to […]
Simply reMarkable
Print this storyIf your desk is anything like many of the team at Metropol, there are bits of paper and sticky notes everywhere. Tech guru Ian Knott discovers that the reMarkable 2 paper tablet lives up to its name. Nothing is quite like the tactile feel of pen and paper when it comes to taking […]
Tools for learning: The Canterbury Playcentre Shop
Print this storyIt is an irrefutable fact that children learn through experience and emulating what they see and hear around them. The copying of adult activities, such as cooking, gardening or constructing things, is fundamental to children’s development and skill building, as well as their overall health and happiness. The Canterbury Playcentre Shop has a […]
The little robot that could
Print this storyCelebrating sales of 20 million robot vacuums globally, ECOVACS are the leaders in their field. With a healthy amount of cynicism, Metropol tech guru Ian Knott put their flagship model, the Deebot T9+ to the test. When the Deebot’s heavy box arrived at my desk, I said to the team at Metropol, “Five […]
Tempting and stylish: French Blue
Print this storyOur passports are burning holes in our pockets and a cure for the stay-at-home blues must be found. A little imagination is your ticket for a tour du monde, starting at French Blue. The trip begins with table linen, vintage French cushions and bags. Next stop, Amsterdam for silk and cotton scarves; head […]
No ordinary Christmas
Print this storyYou can have yourself a very merry little Christmas this year and say goodbye to the predictable, thanks to The Vintro Room’s eclectic mix of art, antiques, and collectables. With prices ranging from as little as $5 to more than $2000, The Vintro Room specialises in unique and hard-to-find pieces. “We keep our […]
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