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@fromthekitchen laurenparsonswellbeing.com centreforbeingness.org Good mag is lucky enough to have Sarah Tuck as its editorial director! She also happens to be the editor of Good’s sister publication, dish, and is a brilliant media strategist, baker,

goodmagazine.co.nz @goodmagazinenz goodmag What a fabulous time of year it is! This July Good magazine is marking its 15th birthday, and as a nation we look forward to celebrating Matariki on July 14. It is a time for reflection as well as for lookin

Kia Ora, My whanāu and I live in a tiny little area in the middle of nowhere on a little farm surrounded by rugged mountains and far from any shops or people; we recently read your magazine at a café in our nearest town (Kaitaia). We (and I do mean ‘

konei.nz These beautiful Kāri Māori playing cards, $35, have been created to be a treasured taonga for whānau that encourages play, laughter, unity and learning. Newsflash! Dayne Johnston has joined Kowtow as head designer, working with Kowtow direct

Now until 12 November, Auckland Museum Explore the wonders of ancient Egyptian culture through more than 350 artefacts including a 2,000-year-old papyrus from The Book of the Dead. aucklandmuseum.com Now until July 13, Homestead Galleries, Auckland H

Many businesses today know the impact they can have on communities and the environment – both good and bad – and the B Corp movement is helping bring recognition to those leaving a positive mark. Currently there are over 100 certified B Corporations

Stacey Morrison’s star has shone brightly on our television screens and over the airways since the talented wāhine landed her first role on What Now at age 18. At 50 it is shining ever brighter as the Flava radio breakfast co-host, book author, Māori

Wendyl is a journalist and well-known author of books on living a natural, simple life. @wendylnissen Every day I go on an egg hunt. It involves a tour of our property, peering in behind bushes, in the woodpile, under buckets or in the middle of flax

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve failed at meditation, you’re not alone. Confession: Whenever I find myself sitting in a meditation circle I feel like a bit of an imposter, though in recent times I’ve been able to shake the notion that to successfully

Is omega-3 part of your daily routine? It’s a supplement that has well-established cardiovascular benefits, and may even have neuroprotective effects and improve cognitive function – especially if the omega-3 fish oil you use is high in EPA (eicosape

In early 2020 the world changed. With it, my world changed. The seven-week lockdown was the longest I’d been at home in eight years and I think like many others, it was an opportunity to re-assess and re-position how I wanted my life to be. For me, I

Our finances have an enormous impact on our wellbeing, both from an emotional level (stress about bills or competing priorities) and a practical level (affecting your choices and quality of life.) During periods of inflation this can become an even b

A month after I turned 50 my ex-husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Eleven months later he was gone. He was 54. He left behind our three beautiful children to try to come to terms with a chasmal loss that they don’t yet fully appreciate. Li

Mel Curwood recently came across an online post of a billboard outside a café which read ‘Go home 2023, you’re drunk’ – a fitting phrase that pretty much summed up what many of us had been feeling as 2023 unfolded and one Mel relates to. Her world ca

Dr Alice Boyes is the author of several books, including The Anxiety Toolkit (2015) and Stress-Free Productivity (2022). aliceboyes.com Your values are like a compass for your life. To act based on your values is to do so even when you’re not feeling

speak.maori.nz Since its launch in 2021, board game Kaupapa has won a stack of awards and been recognised for excellence in game development, player experience and accessibility, as well as for its design and sustainable packaging. The team behind it

Aleph Beauty turns five in September and in that short window it’s disrupted the beauty industry in the best possible way by proving that you don’t have to compromise on product quality or performance by doing the right thing. Founder Emma Peters was

Byebyebad is a new range of natural personal care products, powered by sustainably sourced New Zealand super ingredient organic Bioactive Totarol. A potent antioxidant, Totarol is also antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. It creates a

Good magazine is excited to announce the return of the Best of Natural Awards which sets the standard for excellence in natural, ethical, and sustainable health and wellness. Now in its third year, the Best of Natural Awards is open to established an

Space is a word that I always come back to. It’s fascinating, mysterious, and truthfully something I can never quite put my finger on. On a mundane level, as an architect I design physical spaces for people. As a feng shui practitioner, I manipulate

A warm home is a healthy home, but it can be costly. In New Zealand, home heating on average accounts for around one-third of a household’s energy bill – so choosing the right system is important. From compact and economical space heaters to flame-ef

You don’t need to undergo a full renovation to create stylish change in your home – small interior projects can create plenty of ‘wow’ factor. With these helpful tips to cosy up at your place without harming the planet or your wallet, you won’t want

For more paint, colour ideas and inspiration, visit your Resene ColorShop or resene.co.nz. Revamping old furniture is not only kinder on the planet, but it allows us the creative freedom to produce a piece that is full of character. Liven up your roo

You might not be able to get out into the veggie garden every day in winter – some particularly cold days are best spent indoors! But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some fresh, homegrown produce every day. While cool temperatures and frosts can sl

• Conserve water, add valuable nutrients and reduce weeds in garden beds by adding layers of straw mulch.• It’s cold out there, so now is the time to plant artichoke, cauliflower, silverbeet and cabbage seedlings.• In a warm spot, such as the greenho

Matariki signals the Māori New Year that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster that emerges in the middle of winter. It’s a time for remembrance – remembering those who have passed during the year; celebrating the present – gathering to

Serves 8-10 This recipe makes 1 cake so you will need to make 2 cakes if you want the layered version as shown here. ¼ cup raw white quinoa⅓ cup ground almonds150 grams butter, very soft but not melted3 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons finely grated orang

These days we live in such a ‘now’ culture of instant gratification that we can forget to think ahead to future generations and understand how what we do today will have repercussions for them. All of us play a part in ensuring that we enrich the wor

Extracted from Winter Warmers: Recipes and stories from a New Zealand high country station by Philippa Cameron. Photography Lottie Hedley, (Allen & Unwin NZ), $50. Makes 12 The beauty of this slice is that it can be prepared in one pot and you can ha

Extracted from Fitwaffle’s Baked In One by Eloise Head (Ebury Press), $50. Photography by Faith Mason. Makes 16 pieces Who remembers this cake from school? Often served with custard – yum! This gives me so much nostalgia. There’s just something about

This is an edited extract from Flavour Kiss by Belinda MacDonald (Penguin), $50. Photography by Belinda MacDonald. Serves 4-5 Lamb rubbed with spices then cooked slowly makes for a great centrepiece for a meal. All you need to go with it is some yogh

When it comes to small wine regions, New Zealand has no shortage of contenders to vie for being the smallest. Even if it does have an extremely high quality wine profile, Auckland has precious few vineyards of its own left these days but it is far fr

dish FAST is chockfull of quick and easy classics, specially developed to help Kiwis get food on the table in double-quick time. The collection of 100+ seasonal recipes from dish magazine offers a wealth of superspeedy, warming and delicious dishes,

• Booking.com’s annual Sustainable Travel Report 2023 reveals that sustainable travel is high on the agenda for Kiwis, even with the rising cost of living.• Sustainable travel is important to four in five (68 per cent) Kiwi travellers, with over thre

Access: Access and car parking is off Stead Street Wharf and Bond Street. Distance: 4.7km loop track. Difficulty: Grade 2 – Easy trail. Nestled between Invercargill city and its airport lies a picturesque walking trail that offers one of the most bea

July shouldn’t be the only time of the year that we consider where the plastic waste we use ends up, and for many of us it isn’t. When I can, I dine in at cafés or use a reusable coffee cup, wrap my lunch in beeswax wraps, and carry my groceries in r

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com reveals its list of inspiring destinations with higher proportions of Travel Sustainable stays to fuel travellers’ wanderlust this year. This beloved town in Canterbur

My smile may be all cheese yet from the moment I sat behind the wheel of the new Lexus RZ I couldn’t stop grinning. The new sleek design and aerodynamic silhouette of Lexus’ first dedicated pure battery electric vehicle (BEV), appeals to my style sen

Food scraps make up 45 per cent in weight of rubbish collected kerbside which is why composting your food scraps is the way to go. Auckland Council has begun to roll out new food scrap bins as part of their refuse collection service. It’s estimated t

A heart-warming David and Goliath story of an honest man’s quest to establish a bank that loaned money to people in need and benefited the community, and his fight against the establishment. Bank of Dave is inspiring as well as uplifting with lots of

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