Our Life

This issue we turned to our favourite booksellers for their picks on what to read this month – Sara Shand from Emmas at Oxford and Millie Blackwell from Mrs Blackwell’s Village Bookshop. And they didn’t disappoint! We can’t wait to get reading.

Describing her clothing brand, Jessica Flora, as a love letter to Mother Earth, Jess Beachen is on a mission to make clothes that the fair lady herself would be proud to wear. We talk about sustainable fashion and what it means to her. 

There are a number of other dietary and lifestyle recommendations that can improve the way we sleep.

Shaz Andrew, Naturopath and Holistic Nutritionist from Hana shares seven ways of supporting a healthy lymphatic system.

We asked our wider editorial team for their must-listens of the moment – enjoy adding them to your listening library!

Let’s stop using the word ‘normal’ to talk about women’s bodies. As a registered nurse and midwife, Frances Green has had a front-row seat to absolutely everything the female body can do. After 35 years of experience, she explains why there’s no such thing as ‘normal’.

A rare hypercar lives out its retirement, seldom driven but much admired.

Understanding disposition could revolutionise ageing, offering tailored strategies for optimal longevity.

Keeping the Wairarapa in the dark is a six-year mission for a resident and his band of like-minded enthusiasts.

Hemi Sundgren's quest to reclaim identity and te reo Māori has put him in the roles of historian, artist and tribal leader.

Going into retirement: Why a ‘zest for life’ is crucial

Answer this unusual question: What would you cross on an I-beam for?

A snapshot in time: Earliest known photographs of Aotearoa/New Zealand exhibited in new book

Piha’s community effort to resurrect their land

The Piha community rallies to plant native bush on slips caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The company marching into battle against cleaning product giants

Auckland start-up Cleanery is cleaning up the supermarket aisles, one sachet at a time.

An Otago woman’s quest to find the perfect locally made woollen coat turned into a sustainable fashion brand starring the wool from her own sheep

Recommended Reading: Books by Aotearoa/New Zealand authors

Our resident bibliophile shares her thoughts on novels penned within our own shores

The remote beauty of the Seaward Kaikōura Range allows for the avid climber to trek through historical footsteps.

A full-time school principal and part-time pickleball player hopes his sport will become New Zealand’s next big thing.

DIY: Miniature Garden

Time to downsize! Create your own tiny landscape out of moss, flowers, twigs and foliage.

Candlelight and flowers — what could be prettier?

A car purchased for fun and frolics has turned its owner into an accidental investor.

That peaceful easy feeling: A new era for Volkswagen vans

Up, up and away at a moment’s notice and in ultimate comfort is the happy option for today’s Volkswagen campervan owners

It doesn't take a lot of time, cost or effort to elevate the beauty of your home, says interiors expert Tracy Hawker.

As little penguins make the risky journey to and from their burrows, a couple from Kaiteriteri act as their guardians.

The Buick that crossed the Pacific

Purchased from a seller in Michigan, a dismantled vintage car makes an international journey.

Recommended reading: Award-winning books worth their accolades

Our resident bibliophile dips into award-winning books from across the decades.

New light is being shed on the type of pain that has no obvious cause, prompting hope for thousands.

One man’s return to his motoring roots results in a grand Triumph

A British sportscar fan, keen to recreate a marque he was involved in developing, nearly stumbles at the last hurdle.

How kickboxing can provide more than just the workout

A young Auckland man finds solace in full-combat sport.

As heatwaves hit the country, make sure you're maintaining a cool temperature in your house.

Shun the shops and reduce waste with these simple, handcrafted gifts.

New Zealand charity Look Good Feel Better helps people face cancer with confidence.

A haven for marine species is also a place for schoolchildren to discover sea life.

Hydrogen is tipped to tackle various energy crises, but is it really the reliable next-gen energy source it claims to be?