Hear the joy this festive season: Bellbird Hearing

As the year draws to a close, social calendars fill with festive gatherings. For many, though, hearing loss can turn these joyful occasions into moments of awkwardness and isolation. Help is close at hand. “People are surprised to discover how modern and discreet today’s hearing aids are,” says Bellbird Hearing clinic manager and […]

CBD apartment appeal: TAO Homes

Christchurch’s continued population growth is making apartments an attractive prospect for property investment. The South Island’s biggest city is experiencing population growth, and with that comes demand for high-quality housing, says Tao Homes director Tao Meng. The opportunity, he says, is that there is not enough supply, which makes it the perfect time […]

Invisible orthodontics: Orthodontix

Wearing braces doesn’t mean hiding your smile. More than five million smiles have been created with clear aligner treatment – why not make yours next? Thousands of New Zealanders are insecure about their smile. Are you one of them? Thanks to The Invisible Orthodonist, a global network of like-minded orthodontists committed to offering […]

Blades of glory

As temperatures rise and the treadmill is traded for outdoor wanders, what will your neighbours feel as they stroll past your lawn? Admiration and envy? Pity? If you’re after the former, here’s your spring lawncare guide. Rake and weed: Removing thatch (dead grass, dry vegetation and plant matter) and lifting weeds from your […]

Our heroes live on: by Chris Korako – Inspire Me Women

At a recent Inspire Me Women breakfast – a fun morning of eggs Benedict, laughter and great discussion – we put a question to the group: Who is your hero? Heroes varied yet the theme remained – people who impacted our lives with unconditional love, who left their fingerprint on our soul, or […]