Please proceed: Proceed Builders
Proceed Building found 2020 to be a busy and productive year – albeit filled with the unexpected challenges resulting from the global pandemic. Metropol catches up with director and qualified joiner Ian Mayer. “I would like to thank my exceptional team for its hard work and dedication through 2020, and particularly for the […]
From the Editor: 10 December 2020
December is undeniably a month synonymous with spending quality time with friends, family and loved ones. And in a year which did its utmost to keep us all apart, there is no doubt we will all be appreciating these opportunities should we be lucky enough to have them. But, as with many things, […]
In Focus
The team at Ford are always delivering a great range of vehicles to suit everyone’s needs. The Ford Ranger currently sits at number one in New Zealand, but now it’s time to drop the spotlight on the Ford Focus ST, a hatch with the exhilaration of a Mustang. This is a multi-award winning car […]
From the Editor: 12 November 2020
We’re here. The tail end of 2020 has arrived, and those Christmas lights at the end of the tunnel are starting to glow brighter. So, too, are the longer days and anticipation for the season of socialising and celebration. In Canterbury, the commencement of silly season is traditionally signalled by Cup Week. An […]
The skinny on fatty acids: Vitality NZ
Omegas play an important role in cardiovascular, brain and visual health – and new research tells us omegas also help with immune support, sports performance, quality of sleep and positive mood. Vitality NZ’s Jim Grierson tells Metropol about these important supplements. WHAT ARE OMEGAS, AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Omega fatty acids, also […]
Small changes for your big day
White may be the colour traditionally reserved for weddings, but it seems we’re increasingly looking to harness green in life, as in love. So, what does it mean to have a more sustainable wedding and how do you pull one off? Turns out there a plenty of small changes that can be made for your […]
Eat your greens
There can be no surer sign of impending summer than the abundance of fresh, green vegetables gracing us with their presence. From vibrant asparagus spears, to lively broccoli, colourful kale, brilliant lettuce and a wealth of herbs. Here are Metropol’s tips for piling those plates with every shade of green. GREEN FRITTERS Zhush […]
Opening the gate to community: Designer Homes
Ajit Kumar, Executive Director Designer Homes, spoke to Metropol about gated communities, a concept the company is embracing in a new venture. Designer Homes has identified the gated community model as a unique model which has not been tried out by most builders in this country, with the hopes of creating a niche. […]
Clean environments enrich productivity: Dirty Dozen Cleaning
We all know that a clean and tidy environment is essential to human well-being. Grime and clutter impede progress, while ordered surroundings not only please the eye, but help us to think and function so much better. Dirty Dozen Cleaning Services is a locally owned and operated business. Its reputation as being a leading cleaning […]
Paving the way: Affordable Concrete Paving
Summer is well on the way, so now is as good a time as any to tick off those concrete jobs with the help of the extra light and warmer weather. Affordable Concrete and Paving know this too, which is why it’s the perfect choice for your summer concrete or paving project. With […]