The luxury of coffee: Coffee Worx
Coffee has been described as a “hug in a mug”. Kiwis love their hugs, and their java. Keeping a close eye in Canterbury on the global coffee situation are Deb and Ian Riach, owners of Coffee Worx. In the industry for nearly 30 years, roasting their own beans, the couple say that the […]
Makeover beyond compare: Dream Bathrooms
A beautiful bathroom provides a space to cleanse and rejuvenate your mind and body. To breathe new life into your bathroom, you could consider a simple refacing or instead opt for a full remodelling. Transform your bathroom into a luxurious retreat with Dream Bathrooms Christchurch. With a focus on attention to detail and […]
Home sweet home show
Endless inspiration for your dream home awaits at Canterbury’s longest running home improvement expo. The Canterbury Home Show is packed full of exhibitors offering all types of products, ideas, and inspiration for your next home renovation project or new home build. An array of quality brands and experts are at your disposal, all […]
Social media a scammers’ playground
Social media, AI, and human trust led to a record-breaking year of advanced scams and personal data loss, according to a recent report on cyber safety. The 2024 fourth quarter Gen Threat Report reveals a surge in online threats, with 2.55 billion cyberthreats blocked in October to December, equalling 321 threats every second. […]
Decades of service in food & health safety: Auditing Solutions
After 30 years responsible for the administration and finance at leading New Zealand food safety companies, Gail Shaw is relishing retirement. A multi-skilled service provider, Food & Health + Auditing Solutions manages clients and contracts across environmental health, food act verifications, alcohol licensing, drinking water and more with one goal: to ensure what […]
Accolades roll in
Post-quake restoration and conservation at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre has again been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO recently announced awards for just eight of the 52 entries in the Asia-Pacific region ranging from entire city districts to individual buildings. Three in China, two […]
Answering your orthopaedic questions: Stride Orthopaedics
Consulting a medical specialist often results in patient questions about options, costs, and processes. The team at STRIDE Orthopaedics pride themselves on seeing patients quickly, with thorough consults to minimise patients’ concerns. “We triage referrals based on a patient’s symptom severity, condition, and their likelihood to need intervention. This allows us to see […]
Talking with Tuscany
Tuscany Hamel is forging her path in the hair industry: she’s worked at Australian Fashion Week and now has her sights firmly set on the rest of the world. She sits down with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker to talk brand building, boundary-pushing, and a pivotal career shift. Over summer, Tuscany Hamel spent […]
Lace love
Refining and adding intricate interest to simple styles, or proving versatility across various aesthetics, lace is a timeless textile. Curated by Nina Tucker. Lace’s power is labelled as “enigmatic” by W Magazine. Its connotations dance between elegant and distasteful in the many ways it is worn. Lace serves a deeper historical purpose throughout […]
A hint of pink
Infiltrating home interiors, this nurturing hue is seeping into candle holders and cushions alike. Curated by Nina Tucker. Playful designs fuse with pink’s signature romance to bring an eclectic groove to home and living spaces, a sense of rosiness for the seasons ahead.
