about me

instagram

photography

Facial indulgence: Beauty Progress

Once considered a luxury exclusive to the health spa holiday, people nowadays view facials as part of their regular beauty routine. With all skin types experiencing some dryness and dehydration in winter (low humidity removes moisture in the skin, so its natural barrier function is weakened), a facial that feeds and nourishes the […]

Mussels with Pernod and fennel recipe

This is a French recipe, from a visiting winemaker in New Zealand for the wine harvest. An aniseed wheel may be substituted for Pernod, to make a non-alcoholic version, and fennel can be replaced with sliced onions. Serve with crusty French bread. Ingredients 1 Tbsp butter 2 fennel bulbs, cut into slivers 4 […]

Talking cricket and golf with Stephen Fleming

Popular New Zealand sportsman Stephen Fleming talks to Neville Idour about golf, cricket, and life. Stephen Fleming forged his name in New Zealand history as one of the country’s best cricket captains and batsmen, and post retirement has proven to be one of the top coaches in the T20 Indian Premier League. The […]

More is more: Resene

Maximalism is back, captivating designers and homeowners with its extravagant charm. While traditionally associated with the upper class, it has now become accessible to everyone. Maximalism is not about cluttering a space, but rather using colour and pattern to create visual richness. Take on the role of a curator in your own space […]

Highlighting rare disorders

New Zealand’s rare disorders organisation is advocating a national framework be established to support its cause. A recent virtual roundtable of international experts found that New Zealand lags behind most other comparable OECD countries in supporting persons living with a rare disorder. New Zealand offers no planned pathways for clinical care, and little […]