Our Life

It’s hard to get a wedding perfect, but according to a family who created a beautiful, rustic-themed celebration on their Nelson lifestyle block, it doesn’t need to be.

On a rural road near the north Auckland town of Helensville, a group of residents are fostering community spirit by reviving an annual giant pumpkin contest.

Welcome sunny days by relaxing in this easy-to-make lounge chair.

While money doesn’t grow on trees, eucalyptus may be the exception.

Recommended reading: Books to take you on a walking journey

Meredith Hicks takes an amble with an armful of amiable book companions.

Get these free, easy to print Christmas gift tags that you can customise for a homemade touch.

A leading innovator in retirement living, the Qestral corporation creates conditions for flourishing social connections in its newest village.

A Christmas gift guide for both indoor and outdoor adventure lovers

Gifts that excel in design, utility and the joy of using them.

A guide to treasure hunting with contemporary fibre artist Fleur Woods

There are endless creative adventures to discover in an opshop.

Skip the traditional gift wrap this year with these easy, minimal wrapping ideas.

The brilliantly blue Lotus that took a whole lot of heart to restore

Blue was how the owner of this roadster felt in the middle of the car's significant overhaul. But now he's much sunnier.

For when bloating, belching or heartburn are getting you down.

Watches are worn for more reasons than timekeeping. Meet a collector who finds meaning in the ticking of a hand.

Follow this wandering bibliophile as he takes you on a personal journey of search and discovery.

A favourable spotlight is being shone on psychedelic substances after decades of suppression. Why?

Recommended reading: Books for making a fresh start

Find inspiration for seeking new beginnings in one (or all) of these five reads.

The woman foraging her world from her Kāpiti Coast home

Collecting materials from the land is a way of life for one woman with a passion for sustainable, healthy living.

The writer and stylist chooses Resene paints to colour her Titirangi home among the trees

Volkswagen's journey to green energy just got groovier.

A day in the life of ranger Marie Everth involves wearing four hats — scientist, enforcement officer, advocate and educator.

From battlefield balms to itchy-skin ointments, your garden has everything you need to make a handy first aid kit.

Dress your table to the nines and celebrate the arrival of spring with a high tea, long luncheon or dinner party.

Dr Mulgan has a particular interest in how lifestyle choices affect wellbeing.

Rewilding — or letting nature take care of itself — is a progressive approach to conservation.

Luxury sparkles in the clear Central Otago air

A series of new bespoke multi-storey homes have opened at its Nelson coastal view village

A committed group of walkers, clocking up an average of 3.3 kilometres a day, are noting the health benefits.

The beauty of going off-grid is no more power bills, but there are ways to save on the setup too.

The man often referred to as the godfather of Central Otago wine is still chasing the perfect pinot well into his 80s.

Welcome to the brave new world of perpetual pandemics.

A Tītahi Bay start-up is bringing sustainable toothpaste to the masses, cancelling out plastic tubes in the process.

Tiny forest plantings are gaining international momentum and being promoted by one of the country’s most enduring eco-warriors.

Crafting comes before housework in the dictionary, says this committed crafter

This easy DIY bunting brightens up any room. It's fit for any King's coronation celebrations you may have coming up.