Nadia

Fifteen years ago when I first met Carlos, he said to me, “One day I’ll need to return to the land, and if we end up staying together, will you be okay with that?” I replied with something along the lines of, “Suits me. One day I’m going to have a co

Take your wellness game to the next level by combining vinyasa flow yoga with digital art, deep house beats and melodic techno from around the globe. Designed to help you step out of your head and into your body, these classes at boutique gym Sala, i

Sometimes all that’s needed for a new perspective is… a new perspective. Take a few moments to really switch up something in your life. Rearrange the furniture in one room in your home (or at your office). Don’t worry about whether you will love it

When you set intents for how you want to feel in your life, you put more focus and energy into making it a reality. Take a moment to reflect on your deepest desires, or what qualities you want to attract into your life. Then, sitting quietly with you

KIRSTY SALISBURY, AUTHOR OF A LIFE BY DESIGN, EXPERIENCED A RARE BRAIN MALFORMATION WHEN SHE WAS 12 AND WAS TOLD SHE MAY NEVER WALK AGAIN. NOT ONLY DID SHE LEARN TO WALK AGAIN, BUT HER NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE LED TO A LIFE FILLED WITH PURPOSE, AND HER

Changing careers takes a significant commitment of time, energy and money. Many people think it’s going to happen overnight or within a couple of months. The reality is that it’s a journey. A career coach can help someone look at the bigger picture a

Your sacred space is a special place for you to recharge and rejuvenate. It’s a place where you feel comfortable and at ease – a place where you can connect to the universe. It’s like having a personal sanctuary for your spirit. For most people, a s

Most of us underestimate the influence sex hormones have on women. The balance of oestrogen and progesterone can affect everything from a woman’s mental state to how much she weighs and the energy she has. Since it’s not something that is widely talk

As living organisms, plants bring a vibrant energy into a home. They require water, nutrients and sunlight, and in return they add texture and movement to our spaces, they freshen the air and they make us feel better about ourselves. In looking after

Did you know that from about the age of 25 we have a reduced ability to produce our own collagen? And you know what that means… hello fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. The good news is, collagen is the most abundant protein found in our bodies,

Make the most of abundant stone fruit with these five simple dishes. A delicious nectarine and honeyed walnut salad, an easy chicken and apricot bake, and a spicy plum dipping sauce with chicken tenders are all perfect for casual summer dining. With

Ready in 40 minutes | Serves 2 50g butter2 Tbsp olive oil450g mixed mushrooms, sliced4 cloves garlic, crushed1 cup dry white wine½ cup vegetable or chicken stock1 cup a2 Milk™ by Anchor™¼ cup freshly grated parmesan¼ cup cream¼ cup finely chopped ch

Summer days call for nature walks under clear blue skies with a picnic hamper full of goodies in your hand. Kick off your shoes, stretch out on a blanket and tuck into delicious sandwiches of roasted veges and feta, mini chicken and corn turnovers, a

Fall in love with these decadent sweet treats that are tailor-made for sharing. Dip an orange and cinnamon churro into a rich espresso sauce, snap off a sliver of ‘better for you’ dark chocolate bark or split a slice of fudgy dark chocolate cake with

Ready in 10 minutes | Serves 2 1 pawpawJuice 1 lime6 Tbsp plain unsweetened yoghurt¼ orange, peeled and sliced½ cup berries, fresh or thawed1 cup (100g) Sanitarium™ Low GI Granola™ Golden Almond Crunch2 Tbsp mixed seedsMint leaves and edible flowers

Packed with healthy protein for vegetarians, good fats, amino acids and minerals, the seeds of the hemp plant (a variant of Cannabis sativa that has no psychoactive properties) are a bona fide superfood. The hulled (shelled) seeds – also called hemp

These tortillas can be made quickly and easily with a rolling pin but be prepared for some rustic shapes. If you prefer a neater look, invest in a tortilla press (kids love to help with this part). Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes | Makes 16 | DF 3 cups

With its fibrous, ‘stringy’ texture, jackfruit makes the perfect substitute for pulled pork or shredded chicken for vegetarians or those cutting back on meat. Easy to prepare and with a neutral taste, this exotic fruit soaks up flavours well so it’s

Given that you’ve made the conscious decision to pick up this magazine, chances are you have at least a passing interest in plants and gardens. You may have even planted one or two of your own this summer. However, it’s unlikely you’ve been quite as

A long-time dream of living off the land is finally being realised for Nadia and husband Carlos. With their two sons, Bodhi and River, the family have relocated from their Auckland villa to a high-country sheep station in Otago, 15 minutes from Arrow

Toby Dixon, 30, and Ryan Gut, 32, never imagined they’d become small-scale vege producers, but after meeting at a market gardening course in 2015, the pair gave up their respective careers in land surveying and cabinetmaking to launch head-first into

It’s not every couple that can live together and work together. Far fewer can successfully launch a start-up, then buy a building, build a factory inside it and meticulously design a retail space to boot, all while raising four children. It’s fair to

Kristina Cavit of The Kindness Institute is on a mission to equip Aotearoa’s rangatahi (youth) with the tools to manage their mental health. The former drama teacher’s stint volunteering with the Latin American children’s charity NPH (she consequentl

Take a trip back in time on your next visit to Sydney with a stay at The Fullerton Hotel, located inside the city’s former General Post Office (GPO). The recently opened hotel is the first international outpost of the Singaporean group The Fullerton

Gentle waves lap the side of the Siem Reap as we drop anchor in Vinh Long, Vietnam. It’s sunrise on the Mekong Delta and after two days spent surrounded by the markets, motorbikes and mayhem of Ho Chi Minh City, it’s completely silent save for the hu

Starting from Aoraki/Mt Cook and ending in Oamaru at the shores of the Pacific Ocean, the Alps to Ocean (A2O) cycle trail is a celebration of awe-inspiring southern scenery. Beech forests, mountains blanketed in downy tussock, vast turquoise lakes th