A review of Solo: Backcountry adventuring in Aotearoa New Zealand.Hazel Phillips’ first-hand account of backcountry adventuring in Aotearoa ‘solo’ will inspire you to pull your big girl panties on, as well as tramping boots, and get exploring – though I must admit I devoured her
BROUGHT TO YOU BY HEALTHPOST. With so many wellness products available in Aotearoa it can often be tricky to know which brands are making a meaningful difference, and what products are a better option for sustainability. Today, more than 50 per cent of Kiwis are looking into
Photography Carolyn Enting An amble through bush and boardwalks to Great Barrier Island’s Kaitoke Hot Springs. Having a hot pool to ourselves on Aotea / Great Barrier Island was worth the early start. The day before our blissful dip, we’d got as far as the carpark, which was
Photography Martin Hill Fine Line – artistic endeavours that speak for the Earth and return to it. Carving a snow sculpture with an ice axe while balancing on a precipice sounds like risky business, but for these committed environmental artists, that comes with the territory. Over the past
Can the music you listen to or the colour of your surroundings affect how you taste wine? Church Road’s Feast of Five Dinner series is delighting diners by providing a sensory experience that will explain why sometimes the same wine can taste different in different situations. You
Kiwi scientists are working to unlock more of seaweed’s skincare secrets. A hydrator, brightener, exfoliant and antioxidant, seaweed is a skincare hero ingredient that you’ll find in many of your pots of gold in your bathroom cupboard for good reason. It’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and
Dog and cat behaviour experts share how to look after your pets and how to tell when they’re happy. Happiness is what most people want for their pets but often what we think is best does more harm than good. If your dog is happy, it’s relaxed
In search of a good night's sleep, Good editor Carolyn Enting tries ear auricular therapy as part of Cordis Auckland's Heart of Dreams and Sleep Matters programme. Sometimes you just need a good night’s sleep and for many, that can be elusive. I can honestly say that
We asked you, our wonderful Good readers, to share your favourite happy books, movies, songs and podcasts, what makes you feel happy – and the results are in! Big thanks to those who responded to our online survey. We believe you can never have too many
Sun, moon, planets and stars – why astrology is having a moment and how it can work for you. Just as the ancients looked to the stars for guidance, more and more people are looking to astrology in the wellbeing space. Its revival globally is understandable given
