Everybody wants to feel happy and at peace. But what are the best ways to find and sustain happiness in 2022? The most popular course in the history of Harvard University is, famously, a course on positive psychology. The New Zealand government made a commitment to
There is a wealth of sustainable period products out there now for Kiwis. We weigh up what’s available – and what might be right for you. Traditionally, having your period has been extremely resource-intensive. In fact, the average woman uses an average of over 11,000 disposable menstrual
Meet ASMR, the tingling sensation that could help with anxiety, depression or insomnia – or just make you feel good. A couple of months ago, I came home to find my boyfriend sprawled on the couch in front of an unusual YouTube video. In it, a
Concentrates are sweeping the body and homecare sectors as a sustainable alternative. But what are they and why should you try them? You may have noticed a new kind of product in the bathroom aisles at the supermarket recently: shampoo bars. These super-concentrated, dry soap
Sustainable beauty is the future. Good chats with some of the industry heavyweights to find out what makes them tick. As a reader of Good, chances are you’ve heard of some of the biggest green beauty superstar brands: think Emma Lewisham, Aleph Beauty, Ethique. Not only
Contemporary beauty trends emphasise sustainability, minimalism and self-acceptance – values that can make all of us feel more beautiful. During the 2020 lockdown, I stopped shaving my armpits and legs. There just didn’t seem to be any point: I wasn’t leaving the house, there was no
Emma Lewisham is the co-founder and CEO of her eponymous brand, Emma Lewisham, a scientifically validated 100 per cent natural skincare brand launched in 2019 that’s quickly becoming a cult favourite around the world for products from its coveted Skin Reset Serum to a limited
Ethical modelling is on the rise. But what is ethical modelling and who’s involved? Good investigates. Ethical fashion has been around for decades, with designers from Stella McCartney to Katharine Hamnett invested in creating cruelty-free clothes from sustainable materials. It’s no longer unusual to see vegan
Thanks to another lockdown, Kiwis have been stuck indoors recently – and I don’t know about you, but it’s really increased my appetite for outside time! Luckily, gardening is a great way to spend some time in nature without necessarily leaving home and it has
How planet-friendly are plant-based milks in New Zealand? The first time I ever drank oat milk was in a coffee from a Pret a Manger in London. It was Oatly Barista, which I had always liked just for how the carton looked. It frothed convincingly. And
