Tramping is a classic Kiwi tradition, but as we grow older some of us don’t always enjoy the thought of a long trek. Three cheers for the back country huts just a short distance from a road end.
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Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Rice, Zucchini and Potato Bake
This comforting Italian-inspired bake layers potatoes, zucchini, and rice with a rich tomato sauce and cheesy topping—perfect as a vegetarian main, a side dish, or a freezer-friendly meal.
Post-Holiday Blues – They’re a Thing!
Sometimes referred to as the ‘holiday hangover’ or ‘post-vacation depression,’ this feeling of being down can include a range of symptoms
Why Protein at Breakfast is a Game-Changer
If you’re like most people, breakfast might feel like a hurried affair or an afterthought, but it’s time to rethink the first meal of the day.
Summer Semifreddo
Semifreddo is a lighter alternative to ice-cream, and very easy to make, try this recipe for a tasty summer dessert!
Mend and Make Do
What goes around, comes around, and the move to sustainability, means mending has made a comeback!
Redefining the New You in Post Retirement
When people retire, they often continue to define themselves by what their work was in the past. Yet it doesn’t really describe who they now are.
Managing Risk: A Basic Life Skill
Risk management is a basic life skill. However it's not an “instinctive (genetically implanted) trait – it is a learned skill.
Rainbow Salad
This salad is a riot of colour and nutrients - if ever there was a superfood salad, this is it! It is high in fibre and protein, so it could be a one bowl meal if you like!
Emotional Abuse of the Elderly – Secretive and Serious
When it comes to the emotional abuse of an older person, the psychological damage can go undiscovered for months or even years.