Look after our bees

New Zealand’s bees and natural pollinators are critically at risk, and some species are already listed as endangered, says Organic NZ. Honey bees are responsible for more than 75% of all global pollination – the whole world relies on honey bees for food. Yet, the same species that rely on honey bees for […]

Business grants for women

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has announced a new grant of $5000 to assist projects and initiatives that support rural communities. The Cynthia Collier Grant will be awarded annually for the next three years with the first grant being awarded in mid 2024. Applications for the 2024 grant are now open, and will […]

Relaxation station

For the summer statutory holidays, or a quick weekend away, the best location for the most relaxing trip is one that is only a quick drive away, making Hanmer ideal. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Hanmer forest, and maybe pack a picnic to make the most of the lush greenery. Sit back […]

Mercedes Benz C43 AMG

AMG is changing. The in-house powerhouse performance arm of Mercedes-Benz is no longer focused on solely on fire-spitting V8s. While I love one of these fire spitting AMG V8s as much as the next person, I have become rather interested in how Mercedes are able to extract similar levels of power from a […]

A classy Christmas: French Blue

Nothing says chic gifting quite like the elegant collection of beautiful and unique items available from French Blue. Each individual piece, carefully selected by owner Catherine Matthews, has a ‘Je ne sais quoi’ quality. Vintage grain sack and linen cushions, exquisite European jewellery, bags, scarves, rugs, and linen, add a distinctive touch to […]