Encouraging some of nature’s most magical insects into your garden. Butterflies are somewhere in the same genre as fairies, for me – they’re small, magical, brightly coloured and can often be found amongst flowers. And while it may seem that they were created purely for their
Balancing the budget while supporting local business can be tricky. But if you’re an Auckland local, perhaps a “power lunch”, a “quiz series” or a “otto hour” is a budget-friendly way to experience these fabulous hotspots. Somm Leave the office early and head the happiest of hours
A survey conducted in 2020 by YMCA North reveals that nearly a quarter of Kiwi parents (24.6%) noticed their children are feeling increasingly anxious, with many no longer wanting to go to school or participate in group activities. A battle with screen time and a lack
Being in business with family is hard work. We asked this Kiwi mum how she and her son keep it professional. Wanaka-based Fiona Tomlinson and son Rogie have been working together in the food and beverage business for 6 years. First, with The Damson Collection –
Dr Libby Weaver’s daily wellbeing practice, chickens and new book. Having chickens at home is bringing great joy to Dr Libby Weaver’s life. Prior to the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, Weaver, 47, spent three to four months of the year travelling and speaking at events across Australia, New
Delicious with a well-dressed mixed salad or seasonal raw vegetables, as seen in the cookbook Good Without Gluten, this vegetarian lasagne is a delectable modern twist on a classic family favourite. 300 g eggplant (aubergine), thinly sliced300 g sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced300 g zucchini (courgettes), thinly sliced200 g
Photography Todd Eyre Middle-aged, child-free and single, Nici Wickes is relishing a life of relative solitude. Her cookbook is a guide to living alone healthily, joyfully and quietly, with lots of glorious recipes. On camera, Nici Wickes is exuberant, noisy even, as she cheerily prepares meals for
We're not sure how long meditation has been around for, but if you're a sceptic, rest assured it's a tried and tested practice of the mind. In India, the practice of meditation has been documented since several thousand years BCE, and it's incorporated into many
Photography Tony Nyberg Location Eastwest.co.nz Yoga is great for clearing the mind and improving body circulation, flexibility and spine health. It’s a practice Sophie Correia of Crossing Paths feels fortunate enough to have discovered at school, where she used it as a stress release. “I’m a typical overthinker,”
Usha Vara's recipe for gujarati roti has been passed down through the generations of her family whose roots originate in Gujarat, India's westernmost state. Roti or chapati is an integral part of every Gujarati's daily diet and is paired with dals, curries, and chutneys. Plain and
