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Get on Top of Underinsurance with Abbott Insurance

Underinsurance is a trap for business owners and individuals alike. So, how do you know if you’re underinsured and what can you do about it?

How to make a Drinks Cabinet with Resene

Transform an old bedside table into a retro-style drinks cabinet using Resene paint to ensure your fav tipple, glassware and cocktail-making tools are displayed in style. Penny Newton from Crafty Girl Life Hacks shows us how!

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?

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.

Poised for Change – The Property Market in Christchurch

With a change of government, NZ Mortgages Managing Director Nathan Miglani reflects on what it means for the property market.

In the detail – LOC Construction

Attention to detail is key in a home build, but for LOC Construction, precise detail down to the exact millimetre is what makes them stand out in the luxury residential architectural building sector in Canterbury..

Protecting Your Business with Abbott Insurance

Bret McNulty, commercial insurance broker at Abbott Insurance Brokers Christchurch , offers some tips to prevent retail crime and ram raids.

Concrete in the Wash with Resene

Imparting a variety of nature-inspired hues, the Resene ConcreteWash range allows you to achieve semi-transparent colour changes on a wide range of concrete surfaces, both indoors and out. Resene Colour Consultant Brooke Calvert explains.

Sex: Solving an Uncomfortable Problem

Painful sex is more common than people think; in fact Dr Angela Beard sees patients with this complaint  daily. She says the reasons for it can be wide-ranging and will depend on a woman’s age and stage.

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

Are You Cyber Wise?

Abbott Insurance Brokers’ Russell Power believes anyone in business should consider cyber insurance a standard cost of doing business in a digitally connected world.

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.

Not all Doom and Gloom

There is light at the end of the tunnel for interest rates and opportunities for first-home buyers in need of a deposit. Nathan Miglani, Managing Director and Head of Lending at NZ Mortgages explains.

How to make a plant stand out of an old chair

Spring has sprung, so there’s no better time to get handy and build some garden furniture to display your favourite blooms, while adding a splash of colour to your outdoor area with Resene paints. Penny from CraftyGirlLifeHacks shows us how using a couple of old drawers and a chair!

Think you’ve got endometriosis?

Affecting 10–15 per cent of reproductive-age women, endometriosis is a painful disease that commonly causes fertility problems. Gynaecologist Dr Angela Beard breaks down the steps to take if you suspect you may be a sufferer.

Keeping Future Generations in Mind

Dr Cheryl Doig reflects on her recent time with Welsh Commission for Future Generations Sophie Howe and what it could mean for New Zealand … is it time to lower the voting age?

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.