LIFESTYLE
Skin care products are not created equal
Jo, skincare specialist from The Beauty Spot in Hastings, shares with us the importance of selecting professional skincare products over those found on the supe...
Greenmeadows Kindergarten: where the environment is at the heart of the children’s day
The outside facade of Greenmeadows Kindergarten gives no clue to the astonishing achievements attained by the kindergarten team, children and their families. L...
Special Children’s Day deals on offer in Napier this Sunday
The National Aquarium of NZ is among the Napier City Council facilities offering special deals for Children’s Day this coming Sunday. Roller sports, stor...
Self-care: the importance of animals in our lives
Looking out for ourselves or ‘self-care’ has never been more important. In a society where levels of mental unwellness are reaching disproportionate...
Book review: New Angie Thomas novel a compelling read
On the Come Up – Angie Thomas (Walker, $19.99) Angie Thomas is an excellent writer. Her first novel for young (and, I think, not so young) adult...
Art Deco design unveiled
The results of a collaborative project between a renowned professional embroiderer and the public has been gifted to the people of Napier. The piece, designed...
Boss of Bay contracting firm signs up whole team for training course
Ivan, Karl and Mahouri are happy to learn more about their trade. Ivan Bellamy, Karl Nielsen and Mahouri Hodges work for roading company Topline...
UFC fighter fronts for men’s wellness seminar
The Lab Training Centre is holding a Men's Wellness Seminar on Saturday with special guest UFC Fighter Shane Young (Ngāti Kahungunu). A practical seminar deliv...
The balance of nature is in our hands
When Sir David Attenborough said "The garden of Eden is no more” at the 2019 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, it resonated across the globe. ...
Using a vision board to build the life you really want
I always feel January is a bit of a write-off – the kids are still on holiday and the weather is (fingers crossed) too good to focus on those well-intenti...
CanInspire: fostering creativity, support and inspiration
Humans have always been creative. It would seem creativity and being a ‘happy human’ go hand in hand. A recent discovery of exqui...
What to do in the garden in February
Late summer is a time of transition. It’s an exciting and busy time of the year as we continue to maintain our summer show and start to plan our w...
Movie Review: Green Book
GREEN BOOK 130 mins, Rated M (Offensive language) Sometimes the lifespan of a film has a story arc all of its own, complete with drama, stakes and tur...
Books: Literary excellence from New Zealand authors
The Ice Shelf – Anne Kennedy Victoria University Press, $30.00 This is an unsettling novel. It doesn’t follow any conventions, n...
Review: At the Mission, Phil Collins certainly proved he’s ‘not dead yet’
The grounds of Mission Estate were unrecognisable as the green hilled amphitheatre became decorated with an assortment of raincoats and make-shift shelters. I...
Pick of the Dahlias
Tamatea Intermediate School Hall played host to a display of radiant blooms accompanied by their passionate, expert growers.Some of the blooms were so flawless...
Dog trainer Lettie Challans shares her canine passion
Lettie Challans from Lettie’s Clever Canines chats to Sarah Cates about her love for dogs, dog ownership and the importance of training. Have you...
Gardening: Creating a ‘bee-friendly’ garden
We need bees. For us to be fed we need to feed the bees. It has been recognised for some time now that our bee population is in decline. A major...
Wisdom from a long-time beekeeper
Kevin Tinker has extensive experience in beekeeping, something he’s been involved in virtually all of his life. Sarah Cates talks to Kevin...
Making a difference by saving food from going to waste
Many people are struggling to make ends meet. The queues of 300 that wrap around the Nourished for Nil (N4N) venue on Karamu Road in Hastings each day are testi...
