She’s made winning such a habit in her career, it almost feels like a formality that when Sophie Pascoe enters a Paralympic swimming event, she’s coming away with a medal. That doesn’t make it any less impressive however, and our 2012 M2woman Woman of the Year added one more to […]
Restaurant month is back on from the 1st to the 31st of August to showcase Auckland’s finest eating spots and shine a light on the city’s vibrant restaurant scene. We’ve taken the liberty of picking out three of our personal favourites (although I could have gone on for much longer… […]
New Zealand is one of the most thermally active places on the planet. Being conveniently located over two active tectonic plates with an abundance of geothermal energy brimming at the earth’s surface in the form of bubbling mud pools, spitting vents and erupting geysers, fortunately there is more to this […]
Being told as an 8-year-old that you have what it takes to one day represent your country at your sport might be a thing that some people shrug off as an impossibility, but New Zealand paraswimmer, Sophie Pascoe, followed through. She has in fact represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth […]
The Māori New Year has always been celebrated with the rising of the Matariki constellation on the Eastern horizon. This year, the star cluster also known as Pleiades, sets on 2 Pipiri/June and rises on 2 to 5 Takurua/July, seeing a whole raft of special performances and events around the […]
Winter is easily the best time of year for many. It is, after all, high season for roaring fires, wooly knits, mugs of homemade hot cocoa and just generally all things cozy and Hygge. Though amid the joys that come with rugging up at this time of year, there is […]
Hit refresh on the home-front and give your space an update with these new drops in-home tech and furnishings. Slim & Powerful Sound Machine LAYER, a London-based creative agency focused on experience-driven design for both the physical and digital worlds, has partnered yet again with another forward-thinking brand, Bang & […]
If Hyundai’s future business road map Strategy 2025 is anything to go by, the auto giant is on quite the mission to redefine “the electric mobility lifestyle” and with the recent arrival of a fresh new iteration of their game-changing Kona Electric in the Series II, their case for electrification […]
The medicinal use of cannabis goes back thousands of years and while there has been a century of restrictions and stigma around this contentious crop, recent legalisation of medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has provided the opportunity for companies to apply for a licence to locally grow and develop quality […]
Winter has begun and it’s officially my favourite time of year. While cold dressing-gown days are great, nothing beats breathing in crisp mountain air and carving some clean ski turns on real snow. While heading overseas for some winter pow is out of reach, Aotearoa has several beautiful ski fields […]
Ah Winter… there’s a distinct nip in the air, barely any light when your alarm goes off and it’s pitch black by 5pm. Plus there might also be that uneasy feeling that if you’re not careful, your workout regime could easily be whittled down to merely pounding out the k’s […]
Now that Winter has well and truly set in, we’ve all layered up and switched up our wardrobe appropriately. However the attire change shouldn’t be just reserved to your outfits, your interior decor deserves an update too. One simple way of doing this, is by adding a new rug to […]
While we can all appreciate a tentative approach to venturing further afield, and the best thing about 2021 is still perhaps that it simply isn’t 2020, here are some exciting new offerings from around the world to look forward to when the time is right. Sydney’s VIVID 2021 After […]
As food and drink pairings go, matching wine and beer is nothing new. Pairing whisky with food, however, is a combination that might not spring immediately to mind, it traditionally being a drink taken after the meal. The popularity of the idea, however, is swiftly growing. And if you consider […]
With some careful space planning, a well-thought-out wardrobe to liberate your “floordrobe” and give your garments the attention they deserve, will not only make your day-to-day life easier but is a covetable interior feature that will add value to your home. Here we share our essential walk-in wardrobe checklist to […]
There’s a certain dichotomy to the concept of innovation. On one hand, innovation uses the cutting-edge technology to shape its evolution. On the other hand, it seems to have a mind of its own and often the pathway to the future takes on a very organic trajectory. This is kind […]
Travel bugs… they bite hard, which is mildly problematic given the times we are in. While we wait to explore some of Kiwi’s favourite international holiday destinations, New Zealanders have fully committed to traveling locally. Here’s a conversation you might be all too familiar with: “I’m going on a holiday.” […]
At some point in their life nearly one in two New Zealanders are likely to suffer from mental illness. All of us are likely to experience or witness mental illness at some time. Therefore it is important that we understand and recognise the signs in order to help. Especially when […]
It is often assumed that purchasing an existing home is cheaper than building new. Building your own space uniquely designed to your needs is often thought of as an expensive dream, rather than a potential reality. International research shows that twice as many people would prefer to live in a […]
Lighting might not take top billing when it comes to the wishlist that will make a space your own, but it is one of the most magical aspects of design – your chance to effect a Tinker Bell moment using the fairy dust of light. When designing for light, some […]
To many, whisky is seen as the ultimate “man’s drink”; a true sign of masculinity. However, more recently, the market for this tipple has opened up as more and more women are proudly expressing their love for the beverage. Those in the know will point out that there has always […]
Shopping for sofas isn’t necessarily an everyday affair. On average, a typical sofa lasts between 7 and 15 years. However, after our stint at quarantining, albeit short-lived in comparison to others, your living room’s most important piece might’ve unsurprisingly been used and abused and in dire need of replacing. We […]
Life’s not quite like a walk in the park these days. The pandemic is still in full swing, despite us not feeling this as much here in New Zealand. On a more personal note, most, if not all of us face problems and challenges of all sorts. After a very […]
Australian designer Nic Graham established his own interior design studio Nic Graham & Assoc. in 1998 with a focus on the hospitality, commercial and high-end residential sectors. His close knit team of architects, technical craftsmen and landscape designers, who frequently collaborate with local artists, crafts people, florists, graphic and fashion […]
As the swift trajectory of modern life seems to become more hectic and frenetic by the day, it is no surprise the art of simple living in the way of Zen has increased in popularity as we search for that perfect antidote to offset the stresses of daily life. Though […]
Innovative, enduring designs underscored by robust construction are the hallmarks of Australian furniture company, King. Since their beginnings in 1977, King have made a name for themselves with their award-winning furniture, including of particular note their iconic modular sofas. The King story is one that has all the hallmarks of […]
Winter-inspired interiors may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we’re here to sway you over to the cooler side of the spectrum to create a house of hues. The preconceived notion, or should we say common misconception, is that wintry palettes are cold, sometimes boring, dull, and often gloomy. […]
One of the more lighthearted news before we all got cooped up for months last year was the shortage of animals up for adoption. It’s no coincidence that Kiwis found pets to be an essential during that unsettling time. Pet-caring has lots of proven benefits to one’s mental health and […]
Another long weekend is just a stone’s throw away and if you’ve chosen to err on the side of caution and stay safely within our bubble rather than flying over the Tasman, we might’ve found the coolest spot for your next local staycation. Staycay in style at the Naumi Studio […]
“May is a great month to get out of the house, support hospitality, try something new and taste something different,” says Viv Rosenberg, manager of the Ponsonby Business Association, and we wholeheartedly agree. Before temperatures drop and hibernation season officially takes over, making the most of the last few weeks […]
Whether you’re starting with a clean slate or hoping to improve upon an existing space for your child in which to flourish, their bedroom is most likely where they will spend most of their time not only sleeping but playing, learning and creating. It should therefore be a place of […]
With more and more of us working from home or needing to be online for work or school, having a designated work space or study nook is becoming increasingly important. Studies have shown that having separate areas for work and study are important for our mental health and even more […]
The outdoors industry has no shortage of money shots sporting the stereotypical embodiment of an “adventurer” – athletic weekend warriors at one with their hands-free hydration packs, standing on rocky outcrops looking positively fresh post knocking out of the park some gnarly endurance trail. That is all well and good, […]
7 Tips To Keep Your Hair Healthy This New Season Words by Tāne Tomoana, Creative Lead at Dry & Tea Australasia With a new season, it is paramount we address the damage caused by living life, with added stress from heat styling. Without protecting your hair and scalp, it is […]
Love is in the air, whether we’re amid a pandemic or not, and this will be the case always and forevermore. However, the way it is honoured and celebrated has changed over the past 12 or so months with different lockdown levels and restrictions in play. Add to that the […]
Often at the first sign of any economic headwind, advertising budgets can be the first things slashed. But as any smart marketer and business owner knows, marketing is intrinsically connected to sales, to awareness, to creating brand margin… you know, all the stuff that goes into actually running a business. […]
