February 14th is the day of lovers – but how did this day come about, and ...
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
School Bag Packed
I guess you checked what went into your kids’ or grandkids’ school bags, for the first ...
Does Bad Sleep Make You Fat?
Is this you? You didn’t sleep well last night. Or the night before. And the one ...
Red Roses for Valentine’s Day
February 14th is the one day of the year that florists around the country are rushed ...
Egg-cellent Breakfast Ideas
If you’re looking for a protein punch to start your day, add eggs to your breakfast ...
Te Kōngahu
As part of the 2016 Waitangi Day celebrations, the new Museum of Waitangi has been blessed and ...
Waitangi Day 2016
Today marks Waitangi Day, where we commemorate the signing of New Zealand’s most historic document, Te Tiriti ...
Small Garden Growing
You don’t need a huge area to create a really productive fruit and vegetable garden. Make ...
Do the Hard Thing
My current motto is, “Do the Hard Thing.” I have written that phrase with a marker ...
Thoughts from Tom Ford
Fashion designer Tom Ford has devoted his life to making women look their best. Recently he ...