Statisticians predict that up to 27 percent of Kiwis will be over 65 by 2050, compared to 15 percent in 2016, as the most affordable option for the Government and public, on-demand care services will increasingly become essential for our rapidly aging population. It's a
Kiwis are being urged to continue eating at least five plus servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every day and to shop in season for great value. The Statistics New Zealand food price index, which measures changes in food prices, showed vegetable prices jumped 7.6 per
The clothing and textile industries are facing significant environmental challenges. Annual global clothing production is over 100 billion units, yet only a tiny fraction of these clothes are ever recycled. Meanwhile, textile waste is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing waste streams with more than
Greenpeace is calling on the NZ Government to become the first country in the world to ban single use drink bottles. Its Ban the Bottle petition has more than 30 thousand signatures and comes after last year’s ban on plastic shopping bags.Plastic bottles and lids are among
New research into Kiwi attitudes towards sex and technology has revealed some surprising insights into our sexual preferences and approach to dating. The Durex Invisible study, a survey of 1,000 New Zealanders, showed 52% of the population say they enjoy sex more if they are practising
Scapegrace have announced the launch of Scapegrace Vodka, representing the premium New Zealand spirit brand's first extension into a category beyond gin. The vodka is made in Canterbury, boasting characteristics from a wheat-based neutral grain spirit and 100% artisanal waters. What is unique about this
THIS ARTICLE IS PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESENE. Use paint and plants to create a bee-friendly corner. Styling, words and photography by Sarah Heeringa. Bees play an essential role in feeding the world, with around one third of the food we consume reliant on pollination by
With a small budget and grand aspirations, Smart Living Spaces architectural designer Sharon Robinson has achieved a stunning renovation of her Hayes Paddock home. Photography Helen Jones. After a long search Sharon Robinson finally found the house of her dreams. A small semi-detached heritage home on the
Vegan handbag and accessory brand, Velvet Heartbeat, is one of the only brands in New Zealand to use Piñatex and cactus leather for its products. Starting the business in 2017, designer and owner Suzie Eggleton wanted her brand to be part of the global
MECCA Beauty is the holy grail when it comes to makeup and skincare shopping and is always overflowing with beauty fanatics. Sometimes it can be impossible to know where to start or which brand stand to venture to. Luckily, we have rounded down our
