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A Taranaki gardener has found there are some growing opportunities in the $1.5 billion pet health business.

Don’t be myopic about what can be arranged in a vase to create beauty, says Sally.

If you’ve got a 1970s dresser that isn’t ever going to come back into style, here’s how to re-purpose it into a chick brooder.

These itty bitty organisms are big players in health and environmental issues.

Turn scrap wool into something soft and stylish for your home.

A cost-effective way to repurpose old timber that is part potting table and part mini-greenhouse.

Costume Designer and stylist Lucy Jane Senior agonized over finding the perfect pair of jewelled block heels for the new Auckland Theatre Company show.

Two bike-loving upcyclers have built an eco home that is off the rails in suburban Auckland — but only just.

Brighten up a dreary day with a scarf bursting with colourful triangles.

A social entrepreneur hosts outdoor excursions so New Zealanders can conquer their inner mountains — just as he has.

Herbs from your garden can clean your house, help an upset stomach, and add new flavours to your dishes.

Thirty percent of all food produced on the planet is not eaten, and Kristina has a recipe for that.

An icon of the swinging 1960s, the Mini was revered as a new approach to compact-car making. It still enjoys an almost saintly status — just ask Dave Cotty.

Grapefruit seem to be one of those contentious, love-it-or-loathe-it kind-of fruit. Here are some easy DIY ways to use up grapefruit that don’t involving eating them.

An eco-entrepreneur, who started making caps from curtain scraps, is trying to save the world from waste, one limited-edition hat at a time.

Replace single use plastic bags in the kitchen with these two easy-to-make origami paper bins.

A not-so-common species of beetle has been adored, stored and restored

A creative couple have established a gallery in their Dunedin home with everything for public view — even the art in the loo.

Marshall Napier knew nothing about cows before joining the Bellbird cast to play a Northland dairy farmer. She'll be right, he said.

Yes, you can cut down on plastic waste. All it takes is a little planning to change to more eco-friendly habits says the experts.

The race is on to get commuters out of their cars in favour of more sustainable ways of moving around.

Antibiotics were once touted as miracle cures. But their ongoing misuse may mean that even the most common operations won’t be available to future generations.

Just whip out your slow cooker.

Get crafty and DIY these crochet makeup remover wipes and  mini face cloths — pretty usable alternatives to disposables.

Backcountry Gisborne is full of surprises. Here’s an unexpected sight sweeping around a corner right now.

Add a touch of country charm to a kids' bedroom with this cute-as-a-button weekend project.

Ask anyone who’s had a Brazilian, Botox or felt the repeated sting of IPL, beauty treatments can hurt. But some are so transforming, it’s better to embrace than avoid.

Mooney’s Furriers in Dunedin can turn a home-caught possum or rabbit skin into a gorgeous soft furnishing.

Meet the innovators driving the push for products that last.

Kate Coughlan sees the Queen in a whole new light after watching the new Auckland Theatre Company production of The Audience.

A step-by-step guide to creating a pro-looking posy for Mum.

Mother’s Day is almost here (it’s this Sunday, May 12th) so get sorted with these fresh ideas for activities, gestures and gifts to show you care.

When was the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If you can’t remember, it’s time to clean it, even if it has been a while since you last lit a fire.

If you want a stylish sign for outside your gate, or you’d like something chicken-inspired to hang in your home, you can download our free prints.