Sailor, actor and environmentalist Phil Somerville is a confirmed speaker for the Flick Electric, Conscious Action Let’s Talk Rubbish event on 23 July 2019. Interview Cathy McKeown A native of New Zealand, and a life based in Los Angeles for the last 30 years, has led Phil
Understanding ethical investing. Ethical or socially responsible investing (SRI) continues to gather attention both internationally and in our corner of the world. However, as QuayStreet Asset Management Portfolio Manager Stefan Stevanovic explains “despite the topic of socially responsible investing often resurfacing and attracting attention, the actual
A zero-waste picnic is a great way to entertain and catch up with friends. If you split up the tasks, the picnic should come together with ease. Here are some tips on what to bring to help get you started. Words Makayla Wallace-Tidd Reusable cutlery and tableware Think picnic
Sustainability is set to be the focus of New Zealand Fashion Week 2019, and it’s to be integrated through everything from designers, runway shows, workshops, walking tours, onsite waste reduction and more. Words Lara Wyatt New Zealand Fashion Week’s (NZFW) founder and manager director, Dame Pieter Stewart,
New Zealand brand ecostore’s oral care range features toothpaste, mouthwash and toothbrushes, which use safer, naturally derived ingredients and plant plastic. Words Lara Wyatt ecostore’s toothpaste and mouthwash use naturally derived ingredients, including magnolia bark extract and kanuka oil. These ingredients are known to be great for
Visual artist Marita Hewitt has a new exhibition all about waste, opening 4 July and running until 27 July 2019. Words Emily Bell Kerikeri artist Marita Hewitt has long been fascinated with the circular economy of waste. Her first works, created when she used to walk her dog through
The community-based organisation Make Give Live has released special winter collection showcasing favourites in bright colours. Words Emily Wilton Customer favourites, such as the Amy hat with a stunning lace panel piece and the chunky two-toned Helen hat, will be available in a new variety of jewelled
Eat Drink Love Ponsonby is a month-long restaurant festival starting Monday 15 July and running until Friday 16 August, 2019. Words Emily Wilton It will present the finest food Ponsonby has to offer from highly esteemed restaurants to casual eateries, breakfast meals to nightcap drinks and plenty
With a buzzing city centre and more adventures to be found on its fringes, Christchurch lives up to its reputation as the New Zealand basecamp for exploration. Here are 26 new experiences we’ve mapped out for you. Words Carolyn Enting A Looking for accommodation? Crowne Plaza (764 Columbo
Melbourne's beautiful United Places Botanic Gardens reimagines the boutique hotel experience. Take a look at what you'll have in store for you when you visit. As modern travelers we can come to explore places through the lens of its local, creative and influential people. Often it’s the
