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Learning to walk in heels is harder than I thought. If you’ve been following my Dancing with the Stars journey, raising money for Garden to Table, you’ll know that not only did I have to learn how to do this, but also how to dance – very quickly! But

1 A new addition to the Black Opium range inspired by the essence of blue absinthe melded with coffee, jasmine, liquorice and sandalwood. Black Opium Intense, 50ml, $197, from YSL. 2 With a powdery base of heliotrope and creamy sandalwood hints, thi

Tauranga foodies, listen up… Hawker & Roll is in town! The unmissable Malaysian street-eats experience, a hit with Kiwis nationwide, is now open at the Observatory dining lane in the Tauranga Crossing precinct. The eatery is a spin-off of beloved res

Instead of resisting the chill this winter, try embracing the beauty of the season. Our workshop over the page has ideas for staying healthy and active as well as sure-fire ways to spark gratitude and motivation, to help you find joy throughout the c

Reducing your breathing rate and increasing the depth of your inhale/exhale through diaphragmatic breathing does wonders for your health. It can reduce stress, lower cortisol levels and improve the rate at which you recover from a stressful situation

If you could capture the calming tranquillity of a barefoot walk along a misty ocean beach and put it in a skincare routine, then Syrene would be your range. From its fresh aquamarine packaging to its light, gel-based textures that leave skin feeling

What started as a work trip to Nepal to digitise plant specimens for Edinburgh’s Botanic Gardens ended up planting the seed for Helen Townsend’s online eco store, The Rubbish Whisperer. Helen, 38, started the company in 2014, shortly after returning

Colds and flus can plague us at this time of year so what if there was an easy way to protect ourselves against the bacterial complications of bugs by taking a pill? Supporting the immune system means leading as healthy a lifestyle as possible but,

Researchers believe that sweating and the hike in body temperature during exercise aids the body in clearing pathogens faster and also reduces your risk of catching an infection by almost 50 percent. Additionally, if you are fit and do happen to get

For deeply nourished hair and skin this winter, look to the new Nature Box collection — a sustainable beauty range that harnesses the intelligence of Mother Nature without harsh chemicals. Vegan-certified Nature Box is formulated using 100 percent co

For more and more of us, the importance of a clean and natural lifestyle is stretching far beyond a bowl of organic granola and a non-toxic kitchen spray. Now, we are just as aware of what we’re putting on our bodies. And while natural and organic be

It’s found in abundance in youthful skin, but as we age our natural levels of vitamin C start to decrease. Why is vitamin C such a superstar active ingredient? Vitamin C has a number of beneficial functions in the body as well as in the skin where

We all know that winter is that time of year when colds, flu and coughs traditionally take hold. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself why? After all, germs are floating around in summer too, but somehow we don’t seem as susceptible to them. T

A good night’s sleep does wonders for our wellbeing, but between busy schedules and the occasional late-night Netflix binge or two, many of us aren’t getting enough sleep. In fact, a recent survey of 950 Kiwi women conducted by Red Seal found that le

The most important thing to keep in mind when planning flowers for a table is that the flowers are not the most important thing on that table. You could go further and avoid arrangements entirely and, as food writer Nigel Slater says, ‘plonk’ a few r

Gone are the days when the only option for cooking this humble vege was to smother it with cheese sauce. A favourite with the paleo and keto-loving set as a pizza-base alternative, this hard-working winter staple is versatile enough to take on myriad

This collection of recipes will help see you through these colder months in delicious style. For a warming, meat-free family meal cook the hearty dhal, packed with texture and flavour and finished off with a generous dose of ginger to help beat those

Filled with glazed fruit or perfectly poached pears, or quivering with just-set custard, sweet tarts are one of winter’s most delightful pleasures. We have included recipes for making your own pastry but store-bought can work just as well. Dust the b

Splash some tropical goodness around this winter by treating yourself and others to random acts of kindness on Pineapple Day. It’s as easy as whipping up these sweet treats, paying a compliment, or simply buying a delicious Rainforest Alliance certif

Take the chill off this winter with these hot, melty, oozy, cheesy meals, from mozzarella burgers and herby, pecorino-crusted chicken, to a galette stuffed with blue cheese, spinach and ricotta. If you’re feeding a few extras we’ve got some easy, che

Using a quality store-bought stock – or better still, one you’ve made from scratch – will result in the best-flavoured pho (pronounced ‘fuh’) and a truly authentic brew. Try these three delicious and nourishing versions… Ready in 25 minutes | Serves

Add some weeknight magic to your line-up without reinventing the wheel. With a few easy tweaks, basic pasta dishes like puttanesca and family favourites such as risotto can be given the x-factor with staples you’ve probably got handy in your fridge o

Oats make the perfect nourishing breakfast. A superfood whole grain rich in carbs and fibre but also higher in protein and fat than most other grains, they’ll fill you up without weighing you down. Try adding chocolate chips or nut butter to porridge

Knowing she was about to bring a baby into the world gave LilyBee Wrap co-founder Stacia Jensen the push she needed to commit to living a plastic-free lifestyle. “Being part of creating the next generation makes you think differently about the world,

On the West Coast, where pub food is king, Alisha McIntosh has created a healthy haven in the tiny town of Hari Hari. Gatherer, a ‘wholefoods coffee house’ in an unassuming black cottage an hour south of Hokitika, has become a hub for locals and tour

How many lives can one person have? If you’re Amanda Holland, then many. The 56-year-old started her career as a pharmacist, then opened iconic Wellington homeware store Small Acorns in 1992, and last year segued into tour guiding in India when she l

Libby Matthews may have moved to Minneapolis, but the Kiwi influencer still has her finger firmly on the wellness pulse. After making a name for herself with her sister Julia under their ‘Julia and Libby’ brand, the naturopath and nutritionist is now

Amie Nilsson (pictured opposite, top left and bottom right), the co-founder of clothing brand Merino Kids, has started another woolly venture, Hushaberry Heritage, creating sought-after furnishings and stylish carpets from New Zealand wool. Hushaberr

Ruby Jones’ message of support after the Christchurch mosque shootings resonated around New Zealand and the world, within and without the Muslim community. Her moving illustration of a Muslim woman being embraced by another woman, with the caption “T

It’s no wonder ‘wellness travel’ is booming. Between the need to take time out from our tech-filled lives, and the mounting evidence of the importance of mindfulness, we all could do with a break. The wellness tourism industry is now worth US$639 bil

Famous for its mid-century modern architecture, Palm Springs was the desert getaway du jour in the early-tomid-20th-century, and it’s recently experienced a resurgence in popularity. Your Home and Garden style director and interiors and architecture

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