Quality in Kwila: Kenneally Timber
Kwila is the very best when it comes to choosing outdoor furniture. It’s practically impervious to weather and threats from insects. Kwila is also known for minimal shrinkage, resistance to splitting, and its ability to withstand saltwater environments. If you are considering a revamp of your outdoor areas, Kenneally Timber should be number […]
Paradise is a pool: Lagoon Pools
A pool in the backyard is a perennial Kiwi dream. Having that relaxed resort feeling without leaving home, a ready source of fitness, and hot bothered children all cooled down and ready for bed on a nor’wester night. H owever, it can get filed in the too hard basket for being space-hungry and […]
What not to let pets eat
With friends and family gatherings on the rise during summer, food is often unthinkingly left within easy reach of cats and dogs, and not always to their benefit. Now is an ideal time to brush up on what foods it is imperative to keep out of the reach of beloved pets. Aside from […]
Over-exercising dogs
The health issues that come along with under-exercising your dog are well-known, the detrimental outcomes of over-exercising are less known. It’s important to know the signs of over-exercising, the ways you are exercising your dog, and what the weather conditions are to make sure you keep your pet happy and comfortable all summer […]
Furry friends: Newflands
Covid-19 proved to us the importance of our pets. Now it’s time to give back. Just like we take our supplements, Newflands is the precision-harvested, sustainable pet supplement brand giving our furry friends a better life. Newflands was “born out of the passion and love” for her dogs, but qualified vet nurse and […]
Working from home
If there’s one good thing that came from Covid-19, it’s the realisation that working from home can be beneficial in many ways, both for businesses and staff alike. Whether it be via Teams, Zoom or something else, regularly touching base with colleagues is essential to a successful working from home situation. And the […]
Concreting Christchurch: ConCreate Ltd
While some fled the post earthquake fear and destruction, others rushed back to Christchurch, keen to use their skills to put our broken city back together. Especially valuable were those who went in at ground level, laying foundations, repairing accessways, and fashioning strength where there was weakness. One such contributor is Marley Hyslop. […]
Curate your Christmas
Christmas is a magical time for most Kiwis, unfortunately, it is also the cause of monumental wastage. According to consumer.org.nz, approximately 50,000 tonnes of waste is predicted to flood New Zealand landfills after Christmas week, close to the weight of the long-doomed Titanic. One way to reduce your Christmas wastage is to opt […]
Earthy toned patio: Resene
With more reasons to stay at home than ever before, there’s a big draw in turning your home into the kind of place where you can both relax and socialise. One of the spaces where you’re going to want to accomplish each of those goals is your outdoor patio area. Whether your patio […]
Loving gifts: Packaged with Love
Many of us grew up with the saying “it is better to give than receive” ringing in our ears. A s adults we discovered there is huge satisfaction to be had in giving a well thought out present to someone we care about. Yet, complications may arise, when we start to consider what […]












