Table of contents for Issue 54 May/June 2017 in Good

Find Frank Don't forget, Frank is hiding somewhere in this issue! Email us at win@good.net.nz and tell us where he is to be in to win a three-month supply of Ziwi dog treats (see page 12). Clockwise from top left Natasha Dragun Currently residing in Sydney, Natasha has worked in the media industry for more than 15 years, and around a decade of that has seen her living and working in Beijing and Jakarta. She credits travelling to places that inspire, challenge and make her question the world around her as her favourite part of the job. “I’m in Chilean Patagonia as I write this and I am blown away by the beauty of this place. But there are also destinations I have on my list for the coming year…

Jealous Saboteurs NOW - JULY 16, CHRISTCHURCH ART GALLERY An exquisite collection by New Zealand artist Francis Upritchard. christchurchartgallery.co.nz Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival SELECTED DATES IN MAY, PALMERSTON NORTH & FEILDING Films focusing on nature and the environment. reelearth.org.nz LUX Light Festival MAY 12-21, WELLINGTON A spectacular celebration of light, art, technology and design. lux.org.nz Auckland Writer’s Festival MAY 16-21, AUCKLAND More than 140 public events featuring some of the world’s best writers. writersfestival.co.nz Petra Cortright: RUNNING NEO-GEO GAMES UNDER MAME NOW – AUGUST 13, CITY GALLERY WELLINGTON citygallery.org.nz Amadeus MAY 2-17, ASB WATERFRONT THEATRE, AUCKLAND A modern classic transformed with a star-studded Kiwi line-up. atc.co.nz World Environment Day JUNE 5, WORLDWIDE This year’s theme is connecting people to nature – from the poles to the equator. worldenvironmentday.global GABS JUNE 16-17, ASB…

Coastline By Lucio Galletto and David Dale, Murdoch Books, 2017, $70 Restaurateur Galletto and travel writer Dale join forces to create this bible of Mediterranean cuisine, complete with exquisite on-location photography. Western Italy, Southern France and Eastern Spain are the influences behind the 80-plus recipes. Also featuring stories and travel guides, Coastline is a must-have for this winter. The Attachment By Ailsa Piper and Tony Doherty, Allen & Unwin, 2017, $33 A collection of letters documenting a most unlikely friendship which began with an admiring email from a reader to a writer. The pair challenge, teach and encourage one another, reminding readers of the value of friendship and living in the moment. Woman in the Wilderness By Miriam Lancewood, Allen & Unwin, 2017, $37 Young Dutch woman Miriam Lancewood has…

What we eat affects how well we function and it all starts with the brain: certain foods help produce neurotransmitters, which are the brain chemicals that communicate information throughout our brain and body. They relay signals between nerve cells and the brain uses neurotransmitters to tell our heart to beat, our lungs to breathe, and our stomach to digest. They can also affect mood, sleep, concentration and weight. Here’s a breakdown of the key neurotransmitters to know about, and what we need to eat to keep them at their optimum levels. GABA (Gamma-aminobutyic acid) “This is the calm-and-chill neurotransmitter,” says Julie Fergusson, Red Seal naturopath. “It has a calming effect on the brain and body. If it’s too low, you get anxiety – it’s like your body’s natural valium.” What…

pretty punk Mesh-like fabrics bring a subtle punk Goth edge to shirts and dresses with bell sleeves and fluted cuffs. top rating NZ brands Kowtow and Liminal Apparel, topped the class with A ratings. The top New Zealand big brands are Karen Walker and Kathmandu with B+ grades. Karen Walker stats Improved score Baptist Report Child Labor Free Accredited Helping communities in Africa through Artisan.Fashion cool accessory Neuville’s ‘Bobo Mix’ bags, $199.90, are made of shoe-leather offcuts which makes use of this quality leather that otherwise would have been discarded. 2017 BAPTIST REPORT The guide to Ethical Fashion Guide Aotearoa New Zealand What is it? The work that Baptist World Aid have been doing around ethical fashion has two parts – a large report and the smaller pocket guide. These…

New Zealand knows a thing or two about a gold rush. From Waihi to Otago, our little country has produced plenty of this valuable element. Today, we’re experiencing another rush, but this time it’s all about our special liquid gold: our honey – namely, manuka honey. Quickly becoming one of our most valuable exports, manuka honey is exported to more than 40 countries and plays a leading role in New Zealand’s rapidly climbing total honey export figures, which are expected to rise from around $285 million, now, to $1.2 billion by 2028. Manuka honey derives from our native manuka bush, which flowers over four to six weeks in early summer. Not just a delicious spread for your morning toast, manuka honey’s unique compounds contain potent antibacterial, antiseptic and soothing properties,…

tip Add comfort using the tactile textures of fur and velvet. Warm white with a hot accent When we understand a little about how colour works on our minds, we can use it to set a mood. Neutrals with a yellow base lighten and visually warm a room. Resene Gin Fizz (used on the wall) is an example of a delicate but warm ochre-toned cream. Highly saturated colours, such as an intense red, make a dramatic accent and are softened and balanced by the mellow glow of gold. tip Faux brick wallpaper emerged as a huge trend in 2016 and is predicted to stay popular for a long while yet. tip Super trendy poufs add extra seating and a place to stash soft storage items. Rich, earthy tones Key design…

Our immune system is very complex, made up of organs, cells and proteins that work together to defend our bodies from unwelcome bacteria and viruses. When they’re not well supported our immunity can become compromised. The fundamentals of staying well include eating a healthy diet, getting enough vitamin C (our bodies cannot make their own), making time to relax and exercise, and ensuring you live in a warm, dry environment – but there are other things we need to take care of, which are equally important, says Fergusson. Sleep Getting enough sleep is the most important thing anyone can do for their overall health. Sleep loss not only influences our predisposition to getting sick, it also affects our ability to fight an illness. It’s easy to ‘soldier on’ when you’re…

Physiotherapists, like most medical specialists, are one of the health professionals you visit when something is broken. Take a minute to think about that – that makes us the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff which is not exactly a proactive approach to wellness. Movement is the core of our human journey and is foundational to how we experience the world. It begins in the womb and continues in a highly predictable manner along a neurodevelopmental pathway – what we view as our primal movement software system (aka the central nervous system including the brain). Our body is a sensory apparatus that has two main purposes, locomotion and manipulation. Both allow us to explore our environment. Information about our surroundings is sent to the brain of which we interpret…

win We have 10 hair packs to be won, including a Mita natural hair brush and an A’kin Dry Shampoo. Mita’s natural hair brush, $22, is made from 100 per cent high grade boar bristle, which is kinder on hair follicles, to give hair a high-shine finish. A’kin’s Dry Shampoo, $20, is made with natural ingredients, including bamboo powder, and is perfect for adding volume. Enter to win at good.net.nz/competitions Don't forget Frank is hiding somewhere in this issue! Find him and go in the draw to win a three month supply of Ziwi premium, natural dog and cat food your pet will love! Quality NZ free-range meat gently air-dried and canned meat recipes, free of grains and more. To find out how to enter, see page 10. I don’t…

That’s a wrap LUSH’s new range of Knot Wraps are supporting the regeneration of damaged farmland and revitalisation of the local community in Fukishima, following the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Made using organic cotton, the wraps are available in two designs, ‘Koi’ and ‘Mixed Fruit’. Inspired by the Japanese art of ‘furoshiki’, they can be used as a reusable and versatile alternative to gift wrap, or as a gorgeous scarf, headpiece or carry bag. lush.co.nz Raincoats made beautiful New Zealand-made, sustainable and fashionable, Mushama & Me’s one-of-a-kind raincoats are made from recycled sheets and duvets and, most recently, a limited edition range using recycled lace. Mushama & Me designer Sharn Blackwell collects the lace and other fabrics from secondhand stores and waterproofs them before turning them into beautiful…

cacaohunters.com.au @cacaohunters Chocolate in moderation is supposed to be good for you, but we rarely give much thought to its origin, let alone the farming practices that play a significant part in the final flavour. South America has traditionally been a minor player in cacao exports, but more recently Colombia has broken free of its long involvement in the narcotics trade to find a niche in the cacao industry. Its association with violent conflict, drug cartels and human rights violations has kept this incredibly bio-diverse country largely in the dark. Colombia’s initial drug boom began in the 1960s with the export of marijuana, and a decade later cocaine. Intensive planting of coca crops ensured Colombia’s reputation as the second-largest producer of cocaine, behind Peru. It is hoped that a recent…

Follow a map Strengthen your posterior parietal cortex, which plays a role in attention, spatial reasoning and sense of direction, by ditching your navigation tech and trying to find your own way around. Chess also helps strengthen this area as it’s all about making moves and logical thinking. Get more sleep With a lack of sleep comes a decrease in cognitive function, and there are long-term problems with that, says Red Seal naturopath Julie Fergusson. “Your immune system weakens, you become at risk of adrenal fatigue, weight gain, and your emotional reactions to life change as well,” she says. Learn to dance Dancing not only makes for a fun social activity, but is so beneficial that it’s being used to treat people with Parkinson’s disease. The double whammy of music…

@allbirds allbirds.co.nz If anyone knows anything about running shoes, an athlete would, right? So when former All White skipper Tim Brown decided to try his hand at shoe design it seemed a logical step. Brown, who originally hails from Wellington and now lives in San Francisco, confesses the opposite is true. Though his Allbirds wool runner, made from superfine New Zealand merino wool, has been a runaway success. The turning point for Brown was when he teamed up with Allbirds co-founder Joey Zwillinger, a San Francisco-based engineer and renewables expert. Together, they’ve created a winning combination – minimal design, comfort and a deep commitment to sustainability. Since launching in March 2016 the wool runner has been described by Time magazine as “the world’s most comfortable shoe”. Actress Emma Watson and…

luxurious eyelashes naturally! Stimulate lash growth – length and fullness – by using this recipe from thebeautygypsy.com · 2 tbsp castor oil · 4 tbsp vitamin E oil · 2 tbsp aloe vera gel Mix ingredients and store in a wellwashed mascara canister. Use the washed wand to coat your eyelashes daily. A welcome transparency in the plant-to-packaging journey of beauty products has given consumers the power and knowledge to make choices that align with their own values. Amid a fast-paced industry we present a peek into formulations, facts and fool-proof DIY to enhance your all-round beauty smarts. “Earthy tones will reign supreme this autumn and winter, as will transitional colours such as neutral browns and grey tones,“ says FABY nail colour co-founder, Alberbo Viale, whose products are crueltyfree, chip-resistent and contain no…

A s I dip my snorkel below the surface of the impossibly blue sea, a flurry of purple angelfish zip past, churning up the water. Before I have time to exhale, a sea lion barrels up to me. For a moment, we’re whisker-to-mask; the giant female blows bubbles in my face and flicks her tail, tumbling away to join friends somersaulting over coral. A green turtle the size of a small car treads water off to one side, occasionally poking its head up into the surf. Further out to sea, surrounding our intimate cruise ship, dolphins leap into the air. Without doubt one of the best ways to experience the diversity of the Galápagos Islands – an evolutionary melting pot in the Pacific Ocean, around 1000km off the coast of…

A ttaching wheels to the bottom of an everyday, or otherwise unremarkable, piece of furniture is an easy DIY craft project – and a surprisingly effective way to transform the item’s look and usability. The addition of wheels to almost any item of furniture in your home is likely to make it look or function better. For instance, adding wheels to tables boosts their usefulness, as it makes it a very simple matter to move them around the house or even outside, as required. (If your kitchen table is on a wooden or tiled floor, then using lockable wheels is a generally good option to choose.) Attaching heavy industrial wheels to a basic chest of drawers can instantly give the piece an updated, modern look. Oversized castors can also add…

tip Fresh ginger gives a stronger kick, but reduce the amount if you want a more subtle flavour. I f you haven't tried a turmeric latte yet, you are in for a truly lovely experience. A good turmeric latte tastes creamy, spicy and earthy and leaves you feeling satiated. My first turmeric latte left me disappointed, but I know now that it had been poorly made. Thankfully I tried another one at Melbourne’s Matcha Mylkbar and that's when the love affair began. The knowledge that this brew is soothing and has incredible anti-inflammatory properties makes it even more appealing. Kelly Gibney has a beautiful version of the turmeric latte in her new book Wholehearted – Inspiring Real Food for Every Day. If you're in Auckland, treat yourself to Megan May’s…

I think fad diets will be around for a while yet, and they do help people change their eating habits (when it comes to rethinking your diet, the hardest thing to do is actually make the change). Yet the real future of ‘what to eat’ lies in ‘personalised nutrition’ – eating the right diet for you. We are all different, we are genetically varied and our immune systems and autonomic nervous systems respond differently to the foods we eat. We also now know that we all have varying needs for vitamins and minerals, which depend on both our genetics and our environment. We truly need to individualise our nutritional intake for optimal expression of our genes. To personalise your diet, you need to know what your body might be lacking…

I t’s common to think we will be happier once we have X amount of money, get married, pay off the mortgage, or take that idyllic holiday. But waiting to be happy is such a waste of precious time. We all have the ability to adjust our mindsets so that we can feel happier right now. Many of us assume that some people are simply naturally wired to be happier. But some of it comes down to attitude and there are a lot of researchbacked ‘tools’ available to boost our personal happiness levels. They’re worth a try. In a popular TED talk Shawn Achor, a leading expert on research around happiness and author of The Happiness Advantage, recommends “raising your positivity in the present”. What he means is, the idea…

@goodmagazinenz good.net.nz goodmag I found Frank in the picture on the wall on page 70 of your wonderful magazine. Like all your fans as soon as I see my next Good magazine in my rural letterbox I am so excited to open up and get reading. It truly is the only magazine I have ever read cover to cover every issue; that must say something about how good the quality is of Good!!!! I have just given a spare copy to my dear friend to get her hooked too. Keep up the great standard, it is appreciated. Judi Denham I appreciated Carolyn Enting’s article “Path to Healing”. As a person with terminal cancer I have been watching my husband of over four decades process my imminent moving on. He has…

Most of us have freezers stocked with frozen berries and fruits, ready to whizz up into a delicious smoothie. Add frozen grapes to the mix and you’ll never need to drink a room-temperature glass of pinot gris again. If you’ve had no time to chill the wine, try dropping frozen grapes into your glass instead of ice cubes – you won’t be diluting the wine and you’ll get to savour every last drop. Instead of throwing away old, ripped towels, cut them into smaller squares and use them as rags for cleaning. They’re useful for mopping up spills, as polishing or dusting rags, or as cloths when you’re washing the car. Save your money, your time, your planet by Shannon Lush and Jennifer Fleming Wrap rubber bands around the ends…

It’s a drizzly autumn day on the set of Good’s latest cover shoot. The rain isn’t bothering twin sisters Madi and Chrissy Hart though, as they huddle happily together under a Blunt umbrella between shots. Madi nuzzles her head into the neck of her twin and tells our crew how they often snuggle into each other for comfort. Chrissy then recalls a time at a recent event where a woman approached the pair and said she’d seen them walking down the street holding hands. “That was embarrassing,” says Chrissy, still giggling. But you can tell she and Madi wouldn’t have it any other way. You can call Madi and Chrissy siblings, but after watching them together, albeit for just a couple of hours, I’d lean more towards the term ‘soul…

Something special is waiting to be discovered and savoured. It’s always in the background but invisible and often drowned out. Librarians and students know its value, as do creative folk and masters of mindfulness. Although many introverts crave it, even the most stimuliseeking extrovert needs it too. Now increasingly hard to come by, silence has become a precious asset – and for valid reasons. Much more than an absence of noise, or a void that needs to be filled, silence bestows on humans a revered and sought-after state. With outer quietude, inner chatter subsides. There’s an opportunity to feel wonderment in this space that we lose when our senses are cluttered with activity and sound, and through fine-tuning our attention, we can open up and expand consciousness. For centuries, advocates…

Thoughtfully designed and practical Drying your washing in winter can be a challenge, and wire clothes horses can be unsightly as well as get in the way. George & Willy’s Hanging Drying Rack, $370, is suspended from the ceiling and operated by a pulley system, meaning the warm air trapped in the ceiling space is utilised. A smart, economical and environmentally-friendly way to dry clothes. georgeandwilly.com Can’t go past You can’t get more cosy than this New Zealand sheepskin hot water bottle with cover, $132. biancalorenne.co.nz Sit on this This generously proportioned Kyoto Indoor XL bean bag by Lujo, $785, is the ultimate luxury and comfort piece. Designed and hand-crafted in New Zealand, it comes in a range of colours including ‘Impulse’ (pictured) and is made from quality long-lasting materials.…

tip Coconut shreds are best for this dish. Frozen shredded coconut is available at many Indian spice shops, otherwise use dried shredded coconut. Desiccated coconut is a bit fine but will work at a pinch. tip If time is not on your side, you don’t have to cook the chickpeas, although roasting gives them a nuttier flavour. This dish also works well as a salad; just cut the beetroot pieces a bit chunkier. Injera Bread The surface of this bread is dimpled, a bit like a crumpet. Considered Ethiopia’s national dish, the ideal vehicle to scoop up delicious sauces. Serves Makes about 12 Prepare 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes 2 cups wholemeal flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt ½ cup plain yoghurt 3 cups…

realfoodpledge Real Food Pledge Choc Crunch Granola This granola is my all-time favourite. It is so delicious you’ll be surprised to find it’s also healthy. Don’t tell the kids! Makes 5 cups Prepare 15 minutes Bake 50 minutes 1½ cups raw almonds ½ cup pecans ½ cup cashew nuts ½ cup sunflower seeds 2 cups shredded coconut ½ cup cacao powder ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted ⅓ cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp salt Preheat oven to 130°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the almonds, pecans and cashew nuts in a food processor and blitz for a few seconds. You want the mixture to be crunched down a little but ideally there will still be a few whole nuts. Add the sunflower seeds…

When it comes to having all your eggs in one basket, New Zealand winemakers know a thing or two. Take pinot noir. It now accounts for 70 per cent of the red wine made in this country, for 80 per cent of the grapes grown in Central Otago (the country’s fourth biggest wine region) and for the largest wine conference ever held in New Zealand – Pinot Noir NZ 2017, held in Wellington. Drinkers have fallen for the variety’s soft, velvety, red fruit charms and winemakers for its attributes in the vineyard. It buds early in spring and ripens early in autumn, which means it can be harvested early, avoiding frost – some of the time. On the flip side, the grape’s thin skins make it prone to fungal disease,…

Mindfulness gets a lot of positive attention. However, we spend about 50 per cent of our time being mindless – letting our thoughts drift away from the experience we’re currently having. From an evolutionary standpoint, it wouldn’t make sense for humans to spend this much time in this state if it wasn’t beneficial in some way. And in fact, there is plenty of research showing that mindlessness, including snap judgements and mind wandering, is useful to us. For complex decisions, use a combination of careful deliberation first, then instinct. In the excellent book, The Upside of Your Darkside, psychologists Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener argue that to make good decisions, try briefly reviewing your choices in a deliberate way, then allow your instincts to guide you. This is particularly relevant…

A’kin Hair Care For all hair types, A’kin’s shampoo contains rosemary oil which has been shown to strengthen mental clarity and awareness and has long been used in hair care formulations due to beneficial effects on hair and scalp. It will enhance natural shine and improve manageability due to the natural glycerin and sorbitol which makes hair supple and soft. Their conditioner is infused with organic avocado oil, calendula and macadamia oil which work together to rehydrate, nourish and smooth the hair shaft while adding shine. Calendula flower extract soothes and hydrates the scalp while rapeseed acts as a natural de-tangler leaving hair silky, soft and free from tangles. akin.co.nz Linden Leaves Aromatherapy Synergy Memories Body Oil Linden Leaves Aromatherapy Synergy Memories Body Oil is a body oil that provides…