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Here comes the sun Jump off the wharf at Pauanui. Catch a wave on my paddleboard. Spend time with my old high school friends. Untangle the fishing lines and take the kids to the wharf. Have a MasterChef-style cook-off with my eight-year-old. Try not to wear the same shorts and T-shirt combo in every holiday snap. That’s my holiday bucket list. And although I’m writing this in the throes of pre-Christmas deadlines, I feel immediately happier just writing about the potential of summer. Welcome to our January issue; the one we most enjoy putting together because when you are reading this we will all – hopefully – be doing more of those things that make us feel happy. As you can see from my bucket list, I like to undo…

Sleep better. Eat well. Move more. Join a book club. Sure, that last one doesn’t feature on the list of most popular New Year’s resolutions but I reckon if you whack it onto your list of ways to improve your wellbeing in 2019, you won’t regret it. Hi, my name’s Debbie and I’m a Book Clubber. I know what you’re thinking – a bunch of bored housewives wearing serious clothing in muted tones, furiously debating the difference between commas and Oxford commas, and waxing lyrical about Hemingway’s foresight. Maybe some book clubs are like this – and keep rocking that, if that’s you and you love it – but our vibe is less literature and more ladies’ lunch. Think 12 women, prodigious food platters, bottles of bubbly and sparkling water,…

ON CHOICES ‘In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die and the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.’ – Eleanor Roosevelt ON GOALS ‘Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.’ – Michelle Obama ON REBUILDING ‘Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.’ – JK Rowling ON SUCCESS ‘Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.’ – Coco Chanel…

• Organise a clothing drive for The Collective in your own workplace, and start the conversation about mental health. • Pop by The Collective store in Birkenhead or jump online and grab a pre-loved gem, knowing your money is going to support the Mental Health Foundation NZ. • Have a spring clean and donate any quality clothes or furniture you no longer need to: Freephone 0508 donate (366 283) or email donate@thecollective.co.nz • For more information, visit thecollective.co.nz…

MY JOB: I have a portfolio career, working as an entrepreneur with a new start-up, an angel investor, a connector of people, and a supporter of causes close to my heart with a focus on women and growing NZInc. WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT MY WORK: Meeting people and seeing how I can connect the dots to help them, as well as getting to learn from smart people who are dreaming big and making it happen. PERK OF THE JOB: The freedom and flexibility of being self-employed. CURRENT CAREER GOAL: To successfully launch a new internationally focused skin product. The long-term goal is to build a successful skincare brand showcasing New Zealand plant extracts for the export market. MORNING ROUTINE: If I get up early enough – before 7.30am –…

There’s nothing more heart-warming than opening a box to find a gorgeous piece of jewellery shining up at you, thoughtfully picked out by someone close to you. Jewellery is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to your nearest and dearest, and whether it’s gold or silver, diamonds or coloured stones, there’s no better way to show someone you care all year round. There are hundreds of options to choose from – different metals, cuts and styles – but the thought behind gifting a piece of jewellery is the same. Young or old, family, friend or your significant other, the perfect piece is out there and the Michael Hill team is there to lend a hand and help you find it. Here are our tips for selecting the…

HAIR Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Color Freeze Silver Shampoo, and an industrial strength frizz serum. Right now, I’m using Tigi’s Rockaholic Rock Out Shine Blaster. They make me feel like I’m making an effort as I rarely choose to spend time on my hair. SKINCARE Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer; I love how it feels on my skin. TV SHOW Any historical drama or perhaps a documentary, for instance something by David Starkey or Lucy Worsley (pictured). It’s all about fashion, politics and human interaction for me. FLOWER The humble carnation. The scent is heavenly to me and my signature scent used to be Malmaison by Floris. Sadly, it was discontinued after a brief “modernising”, which was not a patch on the original formula created in the 1800s. Oscar Wilde wore it.…

Create an easy breezy outdoor setting BE SUN-SAFE Make the most of gorgeous weather and ensure you’re well-protected with a broad-spectrum SPF. These picks are lightweight and absorb well, without looking white or greasy. Clinique Fit Workout Makeup SPF 40, $65, Skinnies Sungel SPF30, $34.95, Shiseido Global Sun Care Perfect UV Protector SPF50+, $66 all products from Farmers TAKE IT OUTSIDE Invest some time researching simple salads, desserts or sweet treats for get-togethers that ask for guests to bring a plate. If you’re the host, create quick, refreshing sodas or cocktails with a Sodastream. Plates L-R: Terrace Al Fresco Bamboo Plate, diamond, 25cm $11.99, Terrace Al Fresco Bamboo Plate, diamond, 20cm $6.99, Terrace Pop Bamboo Plate, flamingo, $7.99, Terrace Pop Dinner Plate, blue, set of 4, $39.99, Sodastream Crystal Starter…

FITBIT CHARGE 3 Track a variety of activity types, exercises, distances travelled and your calorie intake to create a fitness plan based on your personal goals. The sleep tracker also allows you to personalise your sleep schedule and the seven-day battery life gives you greater flexibility when on the go. Fitbit Charge 3, $269.99 and Jaybird x4 Sport Bluetooth In Ear Headphones, $229.99, from Noel Leeming. NUTRIBULLET BALANCE With a Bluetooth-enabled smart nutrition sensor, the new Nutribullet Balance takes the guesswork out of healthy living by giving you real-time nutrition data as you build recipes. Select from hundreds of in-built step-by-step recipes or customise your own. Nutribullet Balance 9 Piece Set, $329.99, from Noel Leeming. AMAZON ECHO A single device with a multitude of job titles, Amazon Echo can give…

Q: How do I pick the best pair of headphones? A: Some headphones are designed for a specific purpose, but I’d suggest to futureproof yourself and look at Bluetooth headphones – headphone jacks have disappeared on smartphones recently. But there are other features to consider, like noise cancelling, microphone included for ease of making phone calls and, of course, the style of the headphone. In-ear or over-ear is really up to personal preference and it’s important to think about how you’ll be using the headphones day-to-day. Will you be using them on public transport, for running, gaming, watching movies, or in the office? Come and talk to the experts at any Noel Leeming store nationwide and we can help you pick the right headphones for your needs, plus we’ll even…

In the beauty world, the word natural has become an overused term – so much so that it’s becoming increasingly obvious how unnatural some products claiming to be truly are. As consumers, how are we able to tell them apart and what makes a brand like Tailor stand out? Tailor Skincare founder Sara Quilter answers some of the questions around the term natural and explains what the latest buzzword “greenwashing” means. When it comes to natural skincare, the term greenwashing is used a lot – what’s your take on this? Greenwashing is the practice of making an unsubstantiated or misleading claim about the environmental benefits of a product, service, and technology or company policy. When applied to skincare this also includes claims about a product being natural or organic. A…

‘WE REALLY WANTED TO BRING WOMEN SOMETHING THAT IS JUST WAY, WAY MORE CONVENIENT AND FITS INTO THEIR LIFE’ Imagine this: you’re struggling to get pregnant but instead of peeing on a stick or taking your temperature at exactly the same time every day, you slip on a bracelet before you go to bed. While you sleep, its sensors measure key physiological areas to figure out your fertile window. Or this: You’re one of the 17% of New Zealand women affected by incontinence – perhaps you’ve recently had a baby or gone through menopause – but you’re not sure how to perform pelvic floor exercises or whether you’re squeezing the right spot. You insert a small gadget in much the same way as a tampon. It’s linked to an app…

MEAT-FREE MONDAYS Take a few leaves out of Beyoncé’s nutritional playbook and eat more plant-based meals. Going meat-free for one day each week is not only good for you, it’s better for the planet. Alison’s Pantry has a huge range of nuts with more than 30 options. Why not try food writer Kelly Gibney’s lemon and herb nut crumb recipe using toasted Alison’s Pantry walnuts and almonds, grated Parmesan cheese, zest of 3 lemons, a pinch of chilli flakes, sea salt, cracked black pepper and a handful of fresh basil and Italian parsley. Blitz in a food processor and serve over cooked spaghetti with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. alisonspantry.co.nz THE CAT’S WHISKERS Treat your favourite feline to something special over the holiday season and beyond with the…

It was many little things, combined, that made me feel different. I was too fragile, too dramatic, too much. I was physically timid, hated sport, fearful, but also emotionally excessive. I found a lot of day-to-day life – things other people seemed to find easy – overwhelming. I could not bear school camps, injustice, suffering. And being different made me feel like a misfit. I developed a persistent feeling of being not good enough – that I was somehow disgusting, ugly, stupid and flawed. My internal monologue: Nothing I do is good enough, there is something fundamentally wrong with me, I am bad and toxic. Feeling unseen and misunderstood, I was “mirror hungry”, looking for explanations for the way I am and how to fix myself, to become more normal.…

GET HER LOOK 1 Clinique Lash Power Feathering Mascara in Black Onyx, $63. 2 Shiseido Essentialist Eye Palette in Miyuki Street Nudes, $75. 3 St.Tropez Luxe Facial Oil, $50. 4 OPI Nail Lacquer in Machu Peach-u, $20. 5 Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Is Everything Lipstick in Dare to be Nude, $25. 6 Revlon ColorStay Brow Tint in Dark Brown, $25. 7 Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush in Nectar, $55.…

This month, our favourite ‘gram will receive a pair of JBL Free X headphones, valued at $267. Finally free yourself from the confines of cords with the new JBL Free X. These cord-free ear buds encourage music lovers of any taste to break away from wires and neckbands for truly unrestricted movement, whether you’re on the phone, or listening to music at the gym while getting in shape for summer! Available for purchase online at jbl.co.nz. Talk to us We love to receive your feedback. Email us at: next@bauermedia .co.nz  or Facebook Next Magazine NZ @donnawatchman_littlething Bliss is a wet day and having time to indulge in a magazine. #coffeeandchill #williteverstopraining #christmasiscomingsoon #ishouldbecleaning #thehouseworkcanwait…

Hilary Barry is glowing, and it doesn’t take long to find out why. “I’ve just been doing Michael Bublé!” Excuse me? “Well, I did him a while ago, it’s a good story, actually.” We’re sitting in the ground floor café of TVNZ’s central Auckland offices; I press record on my iPhone and settle in. “I flew 12 hours to LA, straight from Seven Sharp to the airport. Slept sitting up so I didn’t ruin my hair, and did my makeup on the plane. Got off the plane, changed in the toilets and interviewed him an hour later, then turned around and flew home again.” She takes a sip of berry smoothie. “Did my own makeup on the plane!” she repeats. If your days are dedicated to ground-breaking climate change research…

WORK WEAR Kelly Thompson is an example of diversifying your career, having developed a following for her unique illustrations while also building her own creative consultancy and social media following. Now she’s added jewellery designer to her CV, collaborating with Walker & Hall, which she describes as a career highlight. The vintage-inspired collection features bold earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings that can be worn at night, or to the office. From $360, available at Walker & Hall stores. BOOK CLUB New year, new job? Be inspired with these new business reads It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy At Work by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, $37. Work Like a Woman: A Manifesto For Change by Mary Portas, $40. The Skills: From First Job to Top Job – What Every…

Your relationship with yourself and the way you speak to yourself is important Be kinder to yourself JESS BLAIR IS A NATUROPATH AND NUTRITIONIST ( WELLNESSBYBLAIR.COM ) 1. GET ENOUGH SLEEP Prioritise sleep. I think we tend to skimp on our sleep in times of stress – it’s the one thing we ‘lose’ during busier periods. Eight to 10 hours a night is ideal – aim for this most nights. 2. REFOCUS YOUR GOALS Instead of focusing on a weight-loss goal, focus on a health goal. The weight will follow. By allowing ourselves to have a health goal, we’re more likely to succeed. 3. START OFF RIGHT Eat a breakfast full of protein and good fats. This sets your day up well and stabilises your blood sugar, which…

1 Ladies’ watch in gold tone stainless steel, RRP $339. 2 43mm hoop earrings in 10ct yellow gold, RRP $199. 3 Tennis bracelet and stud earring set with cubic zirconia in sterling silver, RRP $249. 4 Drop earrings in 10ct yellow gold, RRP $299. 5 Pendant in 10ct yellow gold, RRP $219. 6 Stud earrings box set with cubic zirconia and cultured freshwater pearls in stirling silver, RRP $139. 7 Solitaire stud earrings with 1/2 carat of diamonds in 10ct yellow gold, RRP $1399. 8 Medium Spirits Bay Hollow pendant in 10ct rose gold, RRP $899. 9 Ring with sapphire and 1 1/4 carat of diamonds in 14ct white gold, RRP $6,499.…

Nestled in the bush, the house is surrounded by bird life The tiny house trend has taken off in recent years, and there are now little homes popping up all over New Zealand, alongside many others making the shift towards a more minimal lifestyle. For graphic designer Kate van den Bergh and architect Willem, their place on Waiheke Island is a dream come true. When they realised as newlyweds that buying a home in Auckland was out of their price range, the couple began brainstorming other options to get out of the rent trap and own a place of their own. Kate was working for a magazine focused on sustainability and green living at the time, and a feature on a $21,000 tiny abode sparked her interest. This was around…

Rebecca Richmond Maximalism is an exciting new trend taking you away from all those restrained design ideas and giving you an opportunity to go a little wild We’re now starting to see a move away from minimalism and the classic Scandinavian-type styling. Maximalism is for those who truly love unique and full interiors. It’s about using colour, fabrics, wall coverings, and beautiful homewares all layered in one glorious space. How to make it work: Use your walls as a canvas, covering them in rich colours like maroon, navy or emerald. Next add interest to one or more of your walls with wallpaper that has a hint of your colour. Hang up a beautiful big piece of modern art, or create a gallery with a collection of similar smaller pieces. Cover…

Rachael Russell EDITOR 1. Living Nature Summer Bronze Pressed Powder, $55. This shade is flattering on my freckled skin and comes with a small fan-shaped brush that makes it easy to apply at just the right angle for better cheekbones. 2. Designer Brands Extend A Brow, $18. This wand dispenses small fibres into your brows to fill in the gaps, giving you an amazing professional result at a budget price. 3. Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Precision Glide Lip Liner, $43; and Elizabeth Arden Moisturising Lipstick in Red Door Red, $51. I thought I would never master a red lip until I got my hands on this duo. They’re both easy to use, non-drying and stay put all night. 4. Trilogy Rosehip Oil, $48. I’ve been using this oil since it…

Salmon and kumura Niçoise with creamy dill dressing These dishes focus on and are about real, minimally processed food that comes mainly from the ground, the sea, and the sky SERVES 2 PREP TIME 15 MINUTES COOK TIME 15 MINUTES Here’s a twist on the French classic – with protein from the eggs and salmon, and complex carbohydrates from the kumara, it makes a very filling meal, ideal for brunch, lunch or dinner. 1 medium red or purple kumara (250g), scrubbed and cut into 2cm chunks 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp honey ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced 150g green beans or asparagus, trimmed and cut in half ½ punnet cherry tomatoes, cut in half 8 pitted black Kalamata olives 1-2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp extra…

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INNOVATION WINNER NZ Super Fund This award celebrates innovative responses to addressing the equal pay gap. Mika Austin, General Manager Human Resources said the organisation is thrilled to be recognised for its work on pay equality. “NZ Super Fund is leading by example to create a workplace where women and men are paid equally and fairly for their work. But really, we want to reach the point where this type of initiative is not seen as innovative, but rather as standard practice, where pay equality is ingrained within all organisations.” COMMUNITY WINNER Auckland Museum The Community Award acknowledges that profit-for-purpose or not-for-profit organisations have unique pay challenges compared to the private sector. Catherine Smith, Auckland Museum’s Director of People and Organisation says, “At Auckland Museum we want to be relevant…

My favourite day of the week is… Friday, because that’s when my boy [Philli, 14] finishes school for the week and we can plan and do fun things. If I were a billionaire, I would… Continue to try to help build up and ignite the spirits of people, and I’d begin to help save animals too, on a huge, grand scale. My favourite quote or poem is… I have so many, but my current is: “I forgive myself for wanting what never wanted me. Today I let you go.” My most embarrassing moment was… When I listened to people who were actually criticising me from a negative space of envy or fear, or pretending to support me and care for me. MY PICKS If I could raid one wardrobe, it…

Dame Trelise Cooper Fashion designer “From the early 1980s, I’ve lived by the philosophy that ‘everything happens for my highest good’. Tragedies, disasters, grief, sorrow, heartbreak, dreams that don’t come to fruition… it’s taking you on a path. Hold onto that in the moment of your deepest despair. If it’s something that’s broken your heart, consider how that break is allowing the light in. Breaking open can mean breaking through. When bad things happen, they send you on a new journey – somewhere you’d never have gone otherwise. It doesn’t take away the sadness – the feelings of loss, the grieving, that still happens. The human emotion still happens. But out of your sadness, you’ll become stronger. It’s all about attitude. ’See the good that has come out of bad…

Brimming with bright, bubbly energy, Louise Clark is the sort of person who lights up a room, but it wasn’t always this way. For many mothers, the birth of a child is an exciting time of joy, love and connection. For Louise, it was a time of darkness. After a rollercoaster ride with fertility treatment she was elated to hear the news of her pregnancy, yet when her daughter Billie was born in 2009, Louise was hit with postnatal depression. She struggled to feel a connection with her baby girl, and when she so deeply wanted to feel a sense of love and joy, she instead felt empty and suffocated. “It was a really frightening time, probably the scariest time in my life. I’ve never had anything like that before.…

“Consider every opportunity that comes your way, and don’t wait until you can tick every box before you put your hand up. Invest in yourself – whether that’s further education and training, your health and wellbeing, whatever is important to you. Be courageous. Be compassionate. Be empowered. Be you. Enjoy what you do. And if you can’t be or do those things, ask yourself whether where you are is right for you.” – Ziena Jalil, partner at communications and public relations consultancy SenateSHJ “Make sure the values and culture of the organisation you work for align with your values and purpose. We are at our most powerful, our best selves, when our everyday actions align with our values. Our personal relationships benefit too – and when we are genuinely happy,…

Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 ELEMENT: Earth KEY WORDS: ‘I achieve’ GEMSTONE: Garnet RULED BY: Saturn POSITIVE: Ambitious, humorous, loyal, gregarious NEGATIVE: Cautious, old-fashioned, calculating, cool OVERVIEW: A TIME TO TREASURE There’s a special time this year, between May and September, when everything you touch will turn to magic. A conflict will be resolved, there’ll be a lift in your intimate life, and a financial development will hit a high point. Treasure those months. RELATIONSHIPS Pluto, planet of major life events, plays a big role for you, with new and stimulating possibilities. A troubling family issue has a solution in April. If you’ve given your word to a friend make sure you stay true, even when circumstances change. MONEY Saturn, your ruling planet, exerts a positive influence in May.…

WINE DOWN Heading to a picnic, barbecue or gathering for an alfresco meal? Rabbit Ranch has released a new rosé just in time for the new year – think fresh strawberry and raspberry fruits with a sprinkle of dried herbs and spice. The 2018 Rabbit Ranch Rosé is made from 100% Central Otago pinot noir fruit, delivering an apricot hue and refreshingly dry finish. You can find a bottle for $23 across the country or hop online to rabbitranch.co.nz. THE RETURN OF RED No longer consigned to feature walls from the 90s, modern reds can be layered for a dramatic yet inviting and cosy look. Get creative with Resene Dynamite or Resene Poppy; the boldness of the colours can be balanced by natural textures like rattan chairs and wooden accessories…

Tip About to top up your faux glow? Take care to avoid oil-based body scrubs.…

EVERYDAY ENERGY Turmeric is a spice that has been used in Ayurvedic healing elixirs for centuries. Curcumin and curcuminoid are the active parts of the turmeric root and where the antioxidant magic happens – and studies have shown that curcurmin may support heart health as much as moderate aerobic exercise. Recently launched Red Seal Turmeric contains equivalent to 175mg of curcuminoids for everyday health and wellbeing. $16; redseal.co.nz WEIGH IN Hopping on the scale on a regular basis may be the key to losing weight. American Researchers examined the patterns of 1042 adults over 12 months and found that those who never weighed themselves or only did this on a weekly basis didn’t lose weight in the following year. Those that looked at the scale six to seven times a…

Raspberry and chocolate tart Using regional and seasonal ingredients in your cooking means you’ll be using fruit that has been harvested in its fully ripe splendour Chocolate and raspberries really, really like each other! PASTRY 100g cold butter 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tbsp icing sugar Pinch of salt 1 egg Splash of milk, as needed CHOCOLATE FILLING 300g bitter dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) Pinch of salt Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of finely grated orange zest 125g thickened cream ½ tsp orange-flavoured liqueur TOPPING 1–2 tbsp raspberry jam or lemon marmalade 250g raspberries 1–2 tsp honey 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (conventional). For the pastry, chop the butter into cubes. Place the butter in a large bowl, along with the flour, icing sugar…

POWERFUL Southern Discomfort Tena Clark Simon & Schuster, $35 Award-winning songwriter Tena grew up in Mississippi in the 50s and as you might expect, bigotry takes centre stage in this memoir that’s been compared to The Help. Tena is raised by her black nanny who treats her with love, despite not being allowed to eat from the Clark family’s crockery. VERDICT Heart-warming, horrifying and humorous. GRUESOME Dr Death The true story of neurosurgeon Dr Christopher Duntsch – big on ego, short on skills. The doctor’s narcissism led to the deaths of two patients and the paralysis of several more. There’s more than a dollop of gore. Blood flows. One patient is “essentially decapitated”. It also raises questions about the way many institutions fiercely guard their own interests rather than protect…

I’ve always yearned to be a morning person, someone who jumps out of bed with clear bright eyes, glossy hair and endless enthusiasm for the next daily lesson from the School of Life. But yearning doesn’t often turn into reality. And my reality is this. Wildly matted hair (I ignored the good advice from my favourite hairdresser back in my early 20s – “Always sleep on a silk pillowcase, Sarah!” – and it all seems way too late now). Eyes that feel as if someone’s attacked them with a glue stick. And the knowledge that it’ll take something like an electric cattle prod to get me to speak before midday. Today, I’m pulled from the soggy depths by an ominous pounding reverberating through my pillow. Berlin is in a permanent…

When my daughter Sophia was around three or four and we were the best friends in the whole world, we went to the park one day. Larking about, playing make believe (there would’ve been a princess called Sophia in there somewhere to be sure) an old lady came up to us and tearfully said, “Make the most of these years, you won’t get them back.” It was lost on me, as any wisdom not learnt by painful experience invariably is. I was probably too busy worrying about an exam, a bill or some ridiculous drama that would mean nothing at all in five years’ time. I get that woman now, I know why she rushed up to me, a complete stranger. Because my baby got on a plane this week,…