Which dog, which leash?
Manage your dog’s weight, prevent issues including heart disease and joint problems, and boost physical and mental health: a walk is our ‘best friend’s’ best friend. It is also a wonderful opportunity to introduce behavioural training. While walking, dogs often pull at leashes and ignore commands or chase other dogs and animals. Properly […]
Good news in property
The housing market looks set to remain relatively static throughout the opening months of 2025, following yet another flat quarter. That’s the forecast from the latest QV House Price Index, which shows residential property values edged upwards by an average of just 0.1% nationally in the December quarter. The average home is now […]
Fresh and best
Serving a salad with meals is a simple way to pack added nutrients and antioxidants into your diet, and eat to a feeling of satisfaction. Light on the stomach, salads are an easy option for warm evenings when after-dinner exercise remains on the radar – maybe a gentle game of tennis or walk […]
Classy glass
Setting the table for casual dining these days, runs the gamut from traditional to eclectic. Opt for DIY and self-serve plates and cutlery, to a more coordinated approach with a set table. By Lynda Papesch. Long gone are the days of white only plates, formal glass placements, and perfectly aligned cutlery ranks. One […]
Unbeatable: D.O.T.I
Keeping food simple while delivering a delightful experience for your tastebuds is not always easy, but it has been an effective path to success for one North Canterbury-based eatery. That’s the motto for the team behind D.O.T.I. It’s in their name. ‘Don’t Over Think It’ is exactly what they do, producing deliciously unpretentious […]
Let the sun shine in
Canopies, conservatories, sunrooms: call them what you want, they add worthwhile space and monetary value to a home. Open, partially enclosed, or part of a home’s permanent structure, rooms that catch the sun’s rays are usually worth their weight in gold, a versatile addition that can be used all-year-round. If building new, it […]
A great year to build: Lockwood Homes
Increased enquiries and show home visits indicate an upsurge in home building in New Zealand this year, according to a leading national building company. Since October 2024, Lockwood Homes has experienced a rise in enquiries for its homes to be built in Marlborough, Nelson Tasman, Canterbury, West Coast, Methven, Mackenzie Country, and throughout […]
Bathroom trends
Creative lighting and floating vanities will be key features in 2025 bathroom designs, says the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA). In recent years, the bathroom has become a statement piece of any home. No longer an afterthought, homeowners across New Zealand are utilising interior designers to create functional and […]
Brown on the board
Striking and subtle brown hues were popular before the Pantone Colour Institute declared so, with Mocha Mousse becoming its 2025 colour of the year. CURATED BY NINA TUCKER. Collections from it-brands including Bottega Veneta and Miu Miu showcased rich, silky, versatile brown iterations throughout 2024, their nurturing, nature-like qualities reflecting the need for […]
Leadership with purpose: Bridget Williams
Christchurch Bead & Proceed founder Bridget Williams explains to Metropol writer Hannah Brown how a moment of frustration sparked a creative global movement in sustainability and leadership. From courtrooms to creativity workshops, lawyer turned social enterprise founder Bridget has redefined what it means to lead with purpose. “It started with a bad day […]
