Our Life

A sensory space for all
Two Christchurch businesses that played a huge part in Christchurch’s post-earthquake regeneration have teamed up to revitalise part of the city’s red zone.

On the shelf
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.

Fashion for the earth
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.

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

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

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

No such thing as normal
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 Jaguar still taking its owner's breath away
A rare hypercar lives out its retirement, seldom driven but much admired.

Dr Roderick Mulgan: Cracking the age code
Understanding disposition could revolutionise ageing, offering tailored strategies for optimal longevity.

How to Make an Adjustable Cookbook Stand
With its sliding base, this stand can snugly hold any recipe card, tablet or cookbook – no matter how chunky or slim. Choose your favourite colours to ensure it is the perfect match for your kitchen or as a great gift idea. Plus, when it’s not in use, you can easily store both parts flat!

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

A man's journey to leadership through reconnecting to his roots
Hemi Sundgren's quest to reclaim identity and te reo Māori has put him in the roles of historian, artist and tribal leader.

A childhood fashion dream led to this Otago's woman's thriving sustainable coat company
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

The view from the top of the Seaward Kaikōura Range is worth the climb
The remote beauty of the Seaward Kaikōura Range allows for the avid climber to trek through historical footsteps.

The American sport quickly capturing Kiwi hearts
A full-time school principal and part-time pickleball player hopes his sport will become New Zealand’s next big thing.

DIY: A pressed flower lantern to light up dark evenings
Candlelight and flowers — what could be prettier?

A highly-coveted Holden and its nostalgic owner
A car purchased for fun and frolics has turned its owner into an accidental investor.