A labour of love: Shambhala
In 2004, Teo Munro returned home from overseas with a dream to create a forever salon against any odds. I wanted a salon solely dedicated to organic products, so clients had access to safer and healthier options.” Shambhala Hair Design opened its premises above Alice in Videoland. Though lacking advertising funds, word soon spread and […]
Warm for winter
While their warm coats help to keep the chill at bay, pets still feel the cold when the temperatures plummet. Especially true for older, thinner, or short-haired pets, the cold weather increases the risk of illness and sore joints, and an unsettled, unhappy pet. Even if they are kept primarily inside, heat rises, and if […]
Passive builds the future: Team Green Architects
As the demand for more energy efficient housing in Aotearoa increases, the need for “passive housing” builds has never been more vital. The guiding principles of a passive house include airtight construction, high-quality insulation, triple-glazed windows, heat recovery ventilation, and thermal bridge-free design. Team Green Architects skilfully blends the passive house model with its unique […]
A Masunaga makeover: Anstice Optometrists
Time watches as we change our facial expressions, and as our faces gradually alter when we age. Finding an optical frame that becomes part of who you are, and how you project yourself, can be the confidence boost that quality frames bring to aging. Anstice Optometrists have embraced the timeless, yet progressive Masunaga range of […]
Fabulous figs
Autumn’s cooler temperatures and shorter days are a signal to fruits such as feijoas, figs, grapes, pears, and quinces, to ripen. Plump, soft, and naturally sweet, figs are believed to have several health benefits, including as a source of calcium, potassium, and vitamin K, and helping to relieve constipation. On the downside, dried figs are […]
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