An eco-friendly ChristmasSanta would surely approve of a sustainable Christmas. Gathering eco-friendly gifts may take a little more planning and creativity, but hopefully family and friends will...

Perfume is personalThe fragrances we like are unique to us. We may use a variety of scented products daily, including soaps, bodywashes, lotions and personal perfume. Our ancestors would have...

Bright smiles As Dolly Parton once said, “If you see someone without a smile today, give them yours.” The trouble is many people hide their teeth; even a standard check-up at the dentist can...

Hearing health Were you (or are you still) an avid rock concert-goer? Hopefully you stay away from the speakers. Sadly, a rigorous study by the British Medical Journal between 2000 and 2021,...

Mainly for menStyleHave you heard of Jorts? I hadn’t, but then I’m not a man. Jorts, or jean shorts, made an unexpected (and some would say, unwelcome) return to the Northern Hemisphere summer. A...

Bringing balanceYogaThe beginnings of yoga can be traced back to Northern India more than 5’000 years ago and the Indus-Sarasvati civilization. The word yoga was first mentioned in ancient sacred...

Hair today, gone tomorrowThere are many differing methods of hair removal which vary in price and effort. As we celebrate winter going on its sabbatical until next year, thoughts may turn to...

Fitness for every ageThe 30sHow we exercise will vary as we age. We’re living longer but still need to arrest the loss of muscle mass which begins in our 30s. Daily exercise may not be realistic as...

A Taste of Central OtagoCentral Otago has long been a popular destination for foodie escapes. Known for its gorges, deep rivers and Arrowtown’s gorgeous golden hues, it draws people from all over...