Shaping planet Earth’s future
From taking public transport to buying second hand, there are easy ways for everyone to reduce their carbon footprint. Some countries make the process of becoming eco-friendly easier for their citizens than other countries do, and according to new research just released, New Zealand ranks among the world’s top 20 most caring […]
Olive and let live: RESENE
Colour plays an undeniably important role in interior design. Each hue has the power to set the tone, mood and general ambiance. It also has the power to both give the illusion of space or make a space seem smaller than it is. Taking a brand-new-to-you hue onto your room’s major surfaces – your walls, […]
Heroic herbs
Fragrant and flavourful, herbs are a secret weapon in any cook’s culinary arsenal. If you’re tempted to pass on these aromatic, tasty stalks because they require some TLC to grow, or can seem superfluous to requirements when browsing the supermarket shelves, we urge you to reconsider. Here are Metropol’s tips for adding these pint-sized powerhouses […]
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 […]
Raising the toddlers of the plant world
Also known as “vegetable confetti”, microgreens are the quickest food crop urban gardeners can grow – often as simply as in a container on your kitchen windowsill. Not to be confused with sprouts – germinated seeds that are eaten root, seed and shoot – microgreens are the seedlings of leafy herbs and plants that […]
Going greener: WSP Architecture
World Green Building Week was held in September and is the annual campaign that empowers us all to deliver greener buildings. This year’s theme was #ActOnClimate. Aotearoa, like the rest of the world is currently facing substantial challenges. We need stimulus packages to combat the economic impacts of Covid-19 and we need to slash […]
5 Green Stars for Tūranga
Impressive not only in form and function, Christchurch’s revered Tūranga has added yet another accolade to its long list – this time, for its eco-friendly design. Tūranga revitalised the CBD when the $92m five-storey Warren and Mahoney-designed public library opened in Cathedral Square in late 2018. Now, it has become one of the few […]
Success is in the soil: Terra Viva
The topic of soil doesn’t sound as exciting as talking about stunning strongly-scented roses or a bumper crop of sweet strawberries, it’s actually more important. Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp tells us why. PREPARATION IS KEY: Like most things in life, the preparation determines the end results – and this applies to success in […]
Going Green
In our fast-paced, modern environment, it’s not surprising that we’re increasingly seeking to create an oasis at home where we can escape the stress of the world and technology. Green may be exactly what you need to do just that. Colour psychology experts will tell you the lush colour engages the senses and symbolises […]
Green Cuisine
It’s become expectation over aspiration for our foodie favourites to embody sustainability in all that they do. From the war on single-use plastics, to supply chain transparency and packaging compostability, this is more than a food trend – it’s a philosophy. We’re seeing plenty of options across ingredients, preparation and packaging to take […]