For all your battery needs: VP Batteries

Imagine heading to your shed to retrieve the Massey Ferguson, and pressing the starter only to find instead of the sweet sound of internal combustion, you have dead silence. The battery is flat, terminals are stuffed, and the time is nigh for a new tractor battery. This is where VP Batteries comes to the party. […]

Seeing the problem

More than 193,000 Kiwis are blind, deafblind, or living with low vision. It’s a number that is projected to soar to 225,000 by 2028 due to age-related eye conditions, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetes. As the impact of vision loss continues to escalate, Blind Low Vision Month (October) is raising awareness about the […]

In and around Ōamaru

Quaint and historic, Ōamaru is a dreamy slow-down escape. For a night, a weekend, or the whole week, put this city of heritage back on your radar and dive into all there is to experience near and far. IN  Ōamaru Lookout Point, at 1 Tamar Street, Southhill, is a gorgeous spot to take in the […]

Organic, plant-based haircare: Shambhala Hair Design

Today, too many products contain potentially harmful chemicals. These synthetic materials and ingredients go into our bodies and can be incredibly harmful. Haircare is no exception. Teo Munro, founder of Shambhala Hair Design, (pictured right) explains that the chemicals in most haircare products such as sulphates, parabens and silicones “can strip the scalp of its […]

Location & luxury: Village Lake Apartments

Hanmer Springs is home to scenic rugged landscapes, heritage forests, and natural hot pools. The resort town comes alive in summer with plenty of outdoor activities to partake in, including hiking, mountain biking, horse trekking, golf and jet boating–to name a few. With all the excitement comes the need for somewhere opulent to relax. Enter […]