All fun and games: Melton Estate
Exciting new things are happening for local winery Melton Estate. An expansive setting for weddings, conferences, and Christmas parties – this boutique vineyard is adding yet another reason to the list of reasons to have your next event here. Three words; multi-purpose games lawn. The new space includes two Pétanque courts […]
On reflection
We’ve been courting a boho aesthetic in our abodes for a while now, and with the effortless chic that a large format mirror leaning casually against a wall affords us – they are poised to play a starring role in this style narrative. A stand-out style in any abode, the […]
Springtime crush
Freshen up your habitat for spring with these interior picks we’re currently crushing on. Sage advice – Sage greens have a calming earthiness which brings the outside in. Resene Peace Classy glasses – Channel your inner Gatsby with a 1920s champagne saucer. Ferm Living Ripple Champagne Saucer. Refresh your walls for the […]
Re-ordering post traumatic stress disorder
In overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder, Pleasant Point author Emma Stowell found there were only heavy text books to turn to. She soon formed her goal of making learning about the disorder more accessible. Emma decided to mix mental health issues with intense love scenes in her debut novel, Beautifully Broken, […]
Fresh choices: Kouzina
Kouzina has a curated collection of the best international appliances for your kitchen and laundry. Freshen up your space with these options for laundry care, dishwashing, cooking and baking, refrigeration and more. Miele Washing Machine and Heat Pump Tumble Dryer make for a great pairing in any laundry – a true […]
Keeping your cool: Dreamwool Beds Ltd
With hotter weather fast approaching, we’re all enjoying the longer, warmer days but, for many of us, the balmy summer nights can quickly turn into the sleepless discomfort of overheating and night sweats. And your bed could be making it worse! Dreamwool Director and Mattress Designer David Henderson says most mass-produced […]
Basket case
Baskets are an easy luxe, warm and timeless décor addition to any room. Use your chosen woven as a fruit bowl or coffee table decoration or sit them on the floor to store plants, dried flowers or blankets. Or, take inspiration from Instagram blogger Lisa Leonard and start your own basket wall. […]
Raising the toddlers of the plant world
Also known as “vegetable confetti”, microgreens are the quickest food crop urban gardeners can grow – often as simply as in a container on your kitchen windowsill. Not to be confused with sprouts – germinated seeds that are eaten root, seed and shoot – microgreens are the seedlings of leafy herbs […]
The Influencers: Leeann Watson
Tēnā koutou katoa. As I write this, we are in the lead-up to Māori Language Week. With a growing Māori population reflected in our workforce, customers and stakeholders, there has never been a better time to grow our competence and awareness of Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique and rich Māori heritage, culture and […]
