Learning resilience
The last few years have been challenging for most New Zealanders, including children. Developing the skills to cope with uncertainty and disruption from a young age is incredibly valuable, but hasn’t always been feasible for parents. New funding from the Ministry of Health is giving Kiwi kids free access to practical and easy-to-use […]
The down-low on Vitamin D: Herb Nerd NZ
Vitamin D – there’s more to it than meets the eye. Sandra Walsh from the Herb Nerd NZ explains. “While it’s called a vitamin, it’s actually a hormone called calcitrol. An appropriate name as it helps with calcium uptake and healthy bones. It’s also required for optimal brain function, respiratory health, cardiovascular health […]
Heavenly, holistic therapies: My Heaven
Heaven is on earth. It’s just a matter of your point of view. We are living in a time of amazing change, but are we also feeling something changing in us and can’t quite put our finger on it? What if all this upheaval over the past two years is a good thing?” […]
The rise and fall of the nerd neck
In days long gone, ramrod straight backs were synonymous with good deportment. Girls were made to walk with books on their heads to perfect good posture. Even today many mothers tell their children not to slouch, and to stand up straight, with shoulders back and chests out. Posture is still often evoked to […]
Start checking early: The Endoscopy Clinic
Which age range do we traditionally think of as being most likely to develop bowel cancer? The answer is people in the 60 to 74 year old age group and indeed this group can now be checked for bowel cancer through the National Bowel Screening Programme. Gastrointestinal surgeon, Ross Roberts of the Endoscopy […]
Treat mum
Mothers deserve to feel special every day, but on that one day a year dedicated just to them, it’s nice to put in a little extra effort. A homemade breakfast is a lovely gesture, and a small way to say thanks. Getting the siblings together to organise a delicious spread is the perfect […]
A cake for mum
This Mother’s Day, why not whip mum up a delicious cake to enjoy with the whole family? You can’t go wrong with a simple vanilla or chocolate cake recipe, decorated in beautiful, fluffy buttercream. Even better when you get creative with a little colour and piping details. We have a simple vanilla cake […]
Where everybody knows your name: The Elmwood
The packed carpark has always been part of its story, but as restrictions lift, the fans are returning – in droves. Hosts Marty and Naomi, renowned for their gregarious bonhomie to all patrons, take great pride in providing a quality experience in relaxation, dining and entertainment. No wonder, then, that The Elmwood Trading […]
Heavenly salmon: Hororata Foods
Not much beats gathering some friends around to catch up over drinks and a delicious platter, especially when the hero is succulent salmon. Enjoyed hot smoked, cold smoked, baked, fried, or flaked onto crackers, salmon is a much-loved part of so many household gatherings and celebrations. More than 25 years ago Henry Studholme, […]
Full circle: RESENE
There are four key principles that designers put into practice with every project they tackle. To help remember them, many rely on the acronym ‘CARP’ – which stands for contrast, alignment, repetition and proximity. Repetition is often the easiest to achieve, as this is simply done by repeating a colour, shape, form, pattern, […]
