Expand your outdoor living
New Zealand summers are meant to be enjoyed outdoors so expanding your indoor/outdoor flow makes total sense. By Lynda Papesch Adding a verandah, a deck, a covered porch, or pergola are all ways to gain more outdoor space, and to increase the value of your home. They will also provide shelter from the […]
Breaking tradition
The origin of modern, western wedding traditions dates back to the Victorian era, when women married in their late teens and early 20s. BY DANIELLA JUDGE At that time, marriage was believed to solidify a woman’s role as the homemaker, and property of her husband. Wedding day traditions such as the bride being […]
Where privacy meets beauty: Mt Vernon Lodge
Are you on the lookout for the perfect venue for your wedding? Perhaps you’re looking for a conference space, or a location for a family gathering. A stunning backdrop, quaint boutique accommodation, and a space big enough for whatever activities your heart may desire is on offer at Mt Vernon Lodge in the […]
Holistic beauty within: Me Time Wellness
Celebrating weddings, whether you’re in the bridal party and the centre of attention, or a treasured guest, can bring those insecurities to the surface. The desire to look good can repress the excitement and beauty of those special moments in our lives. Giving yourself extra love and care can be the difference in […]
Editor’s Note: Kia ora
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Greetings to you all. This issue comes to you during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, otherwise known as Māori Language Week. Celebrated in Aotearoa since 1975, this week is an opportunity for the promotion of te reo Māori, helping to secure its future as a […]
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