Wool girl

CURATED BY NINA TUCKER If you want to be a cool girl, you must first become a wool girl. New Zealand’s favourite fibre – sustainable, breathable, biodegradable, beautiful – don’t try to convince me wool (whether that’s merino, cashmere, tweed, or mohair) isn’t the best thing you could have in your wardrobe.

Look lively: Matthews Eyecare in The Tannery

Eye care is about more than just updating your prescription; it is an important part of looking after your overall health. Regular eye exams don’t just help you see clearly, they can also pick up early signs of conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration and even diabetes, says Claire Randall of Matthews Eyecare in […]

Setting up for sofa season: Four Peaks

As winter weather sets in, snuggle up on the sofa with all-natural, locally crafted soft furnishings. If there’s one thing that winter brings, it’s the desire to retreat to the sofa on a cold, dark evening surrounded with cushions, throws and blankets. For soft, warm and long-lasting furnishings, you can’t go past New […]

Staying fit as a mum

“Motherhood is the ultimate full-body workout,” says yoga and Pilates instructor Natalie Pantos. She reflects on her fitness journey through motherhood and shares advice for mums getting back into movement. Motherhood demands a level of mental and physical fitness like no other. My children’s needs don’t pause for studio class times – they’re […]

Weight-loss drug dilemma

Exercise New Zealand is part of a world-first global call for urgent action on obesity medications. With nearly three billion adults worldwide currently overweight or living with obesity, a number that is projected to rise significantly in the coming decade, the potential of GLP-1 therapies is a significant clinical advancement, says a joint […]