Join the flock: Get Flocked
Knitting, crocheting, and crafts alike are experiencing a resurgence in popularity – from handmade chunky sweaters and blankets to knitted scarves with retro designs. Such crafts come with countless benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety and encouraging mindfulness. By providing a sense of calm, knitting can lower the heart rate and reduce cortisol, […]
Greet the stars: Dark Sky Project
As you journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of Takapō, there’s one celestial detour you simply can’t miss. Right on Tekapo’s lakefront and at the heart of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, sits an experience unlike any other. With some of the clearest and darkest skies on Earth, Dark Sky Project offers […]
Trade Me Property | Customer Director Gavin Lloyd: Property listings hit decade high
Trade Me property listings are up 10 per cent on the same time last year. From a property perspective, it’s been a huge first half of 2025 with the number of listings on Trade Me hitting a decade high in March. As is fairly typical at this time of year, we’ve seen a […]
Plant for the planet
Grow and harvest your own garden, plant native, focus on organic gardening practices – from garden to plate, and back again, sustainable living starts in your own backyard. COMPOST A sustainable practice and age-old action in recycling nutrients back into gardens, compost keeps waste circular. Instead of food scraps going into landfill, where […]
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