Community event EcoFest West 2021 is back for its tenth year! Running from 20 March to 18 April 2021, the festival celebrates the environment by featuring more than 140 events hosted by a range of organisations. EcoFest West is organised by EcoMatters Environment Trust. Damon Birchfield, Trust CEO,
Home to dramatic waterfalls, lush tropical forests, crystal-clear freshwater pools, ancient volcanoes and pristine beaches, the island paradise of Samoa abounds with breathtaking natural beauty just waiting to be explored. Coupled with its traditional 3,000-year-old culture, incredibly friendly locals and laid-back island vibes, Samoa is
The inspiring Dr Hannah Wells is a pro triathlete and holds a post-doctoral research fellow in the field of biotech engineering. This year, Hannah is competing in her first full Nutri-Grain IronMan, and shares with us her tips and inspiration to prepare for the challenge.
Pictured: Beatrice from Burkina FasoAs quarantine measures shut schools and daycare facilities, women often shoulder the burden of balancing work with childcare and homeschooling. Social distancing deprives them of the support they could normally lean upon. But women are far from defeated. This International Women’s
While 2021 is looking to be a year full of continued challenges and curveballs, there’s no better time to work on building up your resilience to better cope with stress.SailFit founder Rebekah Railton explains research is showing us that when you are constantly stressed, your
With more than 700,000 Kiwis affected by hearing loss, hearing aid manufacturer Oticon is urging people to take action this World Hearing Awareness Month (March), calling for Kiwis to take charge of their health and acknowledge the widespread impact hearing loss can have on everyday
Last season we saw the return of the deliciously decadent berry lip, which will only continue in its popularity over the autumn and winter months ahead, but brown is the new statement shade of the season! Think grounded, burnt wood browns which remind Karen Murrell of
ecostore is ‘walking the talk’ by providing a circular solution and introducing its first-ever refillable aluminium bottles for hand and dish wash products to reduce Aotearoa’s single use plastic waste pollution and emissions. The new ecostore Refill Bottle is 100% aluminium, is designed to be kept
Deadly Ponies has partnered with RainbowYOUTH NZ in a bid to raise awareness around the issues facing our local LGBTQIA+ community. The brand has custom-made an extremely limited, one-off capsule, titled Pride, to be sold via silent auction in-stores and online, with 100% of the
Beautiful beach bach with jetty on Kawau island, New Zealand.A recent study commissioned by Long White beverages noted both sunny days and heading to a bach can bring joy to a person's day. Psychologist and bach owner Sara Chatwin says baches give people a way to connect in
