Life

In June 2025, the World Health Organisation did something it had never done before: it measured how widespread the loneliness epidemic really is.

We’re excited to be giving away two copies of Something Sweet by Jessica Holmes to our GrownUps members!

We admire their vibrant colours in winter, when little else in the garden is bright – so why aren’t more of us growing this chilly season spectacle in our own gardens?

A little forward planning can make a significant difference, not because living alone is inherently risky, but because independence works best with a safety net.

Buttery orange shortbread sandwiched together with a simple buttercream made with fresh passionfruit and orange zest.

Across Aotearoa New Zealand, more families than ever are facing the reality of homelessness, and for many, the question of where they will sleep each night is no longer certain.

Why it occurs, who it is most likely to affect, and how we can avoid it, is worth thinking about – so let’s dive into this modern-day phenomenon.

As Kiwis, we’re well known for putting up with second-rate service rather than making a complaint. Yet keeping quiet isn’t helping anyone

Facebook can be a wonderful way to stay connected, but it can also feel noisy, repetitive and occasionally exhausting.

Do you remember having billy sponge as a child? My mother used to make it on the coal range and we'd have it served with stewed fruit from the garden