Category: Lifestyle
A pool is not only a pleasure, it’s an investment. So make sure yours is kept in tip-top condition with Poolwerx. We hadn’t been looking for a house with a pool. We wanted privacy and views, but when the midday sun hit the pools’ glistening surface at the open home, we were convinced it had […]
Historian Gareth Watkins highlights October dates as significant for our queer communities. 6 October 1874 This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of poet and social worker Ursula Bethell. While she was born in England, Bethell’s parents had previously lived in New Zealand, and by the early 1880s, the family had returned here […]
Lateshift owner/operator Craig Oakley chats to YOUR ex about managing his business through changing times and 35 years of providing a successful community service. Tell us a bit about your background before you became involved in Lateshift. After graduating from Victoria University, I moved to Auckland in 1985. I ran the suit department with Harry […]
Data from 2023 Census highlights nearly 5% of New Zealanders Identify as LGBTIQ+ among a bevy of interesting facts. The first official statistics on gender and sexual identity in New Zealand have been released, showing that 4.9% of the population identifies as part of the LGBTIQ+ community, with bisexual individuals making up the largest proportion. […]
The official trailer for Heartstopper season three has arrived, offering a glimpse into what’s in store for Nick and Charlie. The trailer kicks off with Truham School students reflecting on the pressures of “sixth form, uni options,” and the sudden feeling that life is becoming overwhelming. We’ve all been there. Season three will delve deeper […]
Resene’s expert colour consultants and interior stylists offer their thoughts on what interior design styles they expect to be popular in 2025. What other colours will be popular? Resene stylist Moneuan Ryan: “Earth-inspired palettes will still dominate but will evolve to include nature-inspired oranges like Resene Kombucha, ochre-toned mustards like Resene Liquid Gold, caramels like […]
Why live in a home someone else has lived in, when you can live in a new home created to perfectly suit all your needs. –Building a new home vs buying an existing home If you can afford an existing property, it’s likely you can afford to build a new home. International research shows that […]
Ready for an Australian getaway to reconnect with loved ones or explore sun-kissed cities? Now is the perfect time, as Qantas is offering amazing return flight deals from just $549* – but be quick, the sale ends at midnight on Tuesday, 10th September 2024! BOOK NOW! Whether you’re sipping coffee in Melbourne, soaking up the […]