Our Life

Originally designed in late-1950s communist Czechoslovakia, the Czeta was rebranded to NZeta when it reached Aotearoa. One, now meticulously restored, helped this bike-lover through a mid-life crisis.

The newest 'room' of your house could be right outside your door. Here's what to think about when you're creating the ultimate outdoor space.

Sometimes termed “the fire within”, inflammation is often insidious, causing damage where it can’t be seen. One doctor is on a mission to help people understand that the lifestyle choices they make now will almost certainly affect their health later.

There's never a better time to add affordable improvements to the garden.

A ballad of birdsong, rushing water and rustling kauri caused this photographer to swap the crowded streets of inner-city Auckland for the gravel roads of Donnellys Crossing.

Maestros and Matriarchs – Geraldine Auto Restoration

What started as a hobby grew into an obsession, and then a business. We step inside the world of classic, vintage cars at Geraldine Auto Restorations.

Struggling to Buy? This Could be Your Year!

2020 was one out of the box for the real estate market. Far from the downturn many predicted when we went into the initial COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, it turned into the busiest market financial adviser Nathan Miglani has seen.

Going Potty for Pots with Resene

Whether you’re keen to keep things natural, experiment with texture or add a bright pop of colour, paint and paint effects can bring joy and energy to the humble pot.

Understanding Parkinson’s

With March recognised as Brain Awareness Month, Professor Tim Anderson provides an insight into Parkinson’s, the fastest growing neurological disorder. It is estimated to affect more than 6 million people worldwide.

A nostalgic summer activity reaches new heights in the hands of a Bay of Plenty performance artist.

Boutique owner Karan Gregory has an eye for business based on experience earned, not learned.

A sewing teacher with a superhero-like enthusiasm for saving the planet packs a heap of personality into her tiny house.

Summer holidays for a Hamilton family mean a beach on the wild Waikato west coast with a small dog called Rosie and a retro caravan called Roxanne.

A good sign is the very first part of your sales strategy. An effective one will catch people's eye as they get within 10m or so of your stand.

Marie Pourcel wakes each morning to goats bleating outside her tiny home in Burkes Pass. It feels like a million miles from the apartment and office job she left behind in France’s fourth-largest city.

If you want extra beds for summer guests, a simple sleepout may be the ideal solution.

Specialty oils are expensive to buy. Most people assume they’re difficult to make, but it’s possible to do it yourself.

Succulents are a beautiful business plan if you enjoy some simple DIY and a little creativity.

A walker recovering from illness took the chance to clean up his local area. Both are now in good health.

A secondary school art teacher scolded his students for being “plum puddings” and told them to get on with their art. One of them took this admonition to heart, his words inspiring her since.

An old pallet becomes a place of rest.

An oh-so-glorious collection of timeless baches and holiday getaways to celebrate the best of summer in New Zealand.

Nothing says love or friendship like a sweet little treat made at home.

A cold may be common but finding a cure for it has thwarted scientists for centuries. It’s not for lack of trying, however. “Cures” abound (including that one involving vitamin C)…

They live off-grid in a log cabin, drive an electric car, and measure their progress in toilets. Meet a pair of earth nerds living their great adventure.

This Whāngārei-based maternity activewear brand reached 14 on the Deloitte Fast 50 list within five years of shipping its first bras.

A conductor and a violinist find a soothing new tempo inside a Central Otago triangle.

A practical climbing frame for plants can double as art for the garden.

Kellie Hollingsworth wasn’t interested in cars, let alone restoring them. But then a shabby old Toyota stole her heart.

What’s in a Frame with Silvan Made

Witnessing their home city crumble following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes was torment enough for Deb and Graham Thompson. But then seeing the storied remnants of Christchurch’s heritage buildings being carted off to landfill added fierce insult to injury. Racing against time, and wrecking crews, the artful couple from South New Brighton began a wily salvaging operation in order to preserve a slice of Canterbury history.

Wrestling With an Octopus

Dyslexia affects an estimated one in 10 New Zealanders. Beth Beamish’s son, Harry, has the condition, and was the inspiration behind Dyslexia: Wrestling with an Octopus, 10 Tips to Help Your Child.

Schools of the Future

As a disruptive year draws to an end, it is time for reflection: if we could travel to the future what would we hope to see? What would we wish for our children in 2021 and how can we work on this now?

Building a Sustainable Future with Untouched World Foundation

A simple question, ‘How can we use company profits to create the most impact beyond the reach of the business?’ asked by Untouched World CEO and Founder Peri Drysdale, became the catalyst for the creation of the Untouched World Foundation.

The Kai for Kids Charitable Trust

Pilot programme Kai for Kids has been providing free lunches to the children at Netherby School in Mid Canterbury for the last two terms of 2020 – with the aim of continuing this service into 2021 and extending to other schools in the district. All thanks to the generosity of donors through the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation.