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Touring the Grand Design Homes in a Grand Jaguar I-Pace
I know when I fell in love with Jaguars. It was when I was watching the Bathurst 1000 in 1985. Jaguars burst onto the scene, winning everything in sight and upsetting the local manufacturers. Tom Walkinshaw driving the mighty XJ-S V12 led the way with Jags occupying the first two […]
Interior Inspo: Colour Theory, Earthen Vessels, Chairs to that
Portuguese purveyors of all things cool, Covet House have brought together New Zealand wool, Bamboo Silk and some abstract pizazz with the Amazon rug from their botanical collection. Just the ticket for a quick room transformation while adding a touch of warm fuzzies. Header image Colour Match: Resene Hathaway Colour […]
Drawing the Line
As the calendar flicks over to its third month, I start an annual sweat about achieving my yearly goals. Some years I only get around to writing them at this point but this time I’m ahead, I’ve actually started. My aspiration this time is to capture my world on paper. […]
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SPICY CHORIZO & LENTIL STEW
Another one-pot wonder! This dish is great with some buttery, crusty bread — we usually have a big green salad/slaw with it too. We also love it on toasted Vogel’s with fried or poached eggs for brunch or weekend brekkie. SERVES 6 2 tbsp canola oil 3 chorizo sausages, chopped […]
Everywhere to Eat This Summer
What’s On the Board The new seasonal menu has landed at Jervois Steak House, celebrating the best and freshest produce of spring and summer. New dishes include a Savannah rib eye on the bone (a new cut, perfect for sharing), a black tiger prawn cocktail with Marie Rose, avocado and […]
Unveiling the Perfect Blend at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2023
The Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival is back and bringing us another season of International movie magic. Adding more sparkle to this dazzling event is Spy Valley Wines, the official wine sponsor, back for another year. Spy Valley are truly a team of movie buffs, with some Spy Valley […]
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Minimal Masterpiece – Riverlodge Retreat
Minimalism is an ever popular home trend that is beautifully captured in this custom design GJ’s Hamilton showhome. Designed to emulate the elegance and charm of a modern riverside lodge. Entering from the street, a short hallway leads into the kitchen-dining-living hub of the home. Here your eyes are drawn […]
Interior Design Inspo: Stripe Tease
A key trend in fashion as well as interiors, stripes make their mark everywhere this Spring. Be it in classic forms or bold renditions, stripes bring a sartorial edge to a space. Image of the Plinth royal blue new jute rug from $320AUD from Double 1. Armchair by Gervasoni, $6940 […]
Healthy Homes in NZ – H1 Code Changes
The MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) ensures building codes are updated to ensure continual improvement of homes in New Zealand. In 2021 significant code changes were made to the building code, in order improve the energy efficiency of new homes. This , represents the biggest energy efficiency changes […]
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Resort Envy
Developers are forging ahead with what they’re calling “the world’s most ambitious tourism development”. The development, named the Red Sea Project, will see 90 underdeveloped islands off the West coast of Saudi Arabia turned into a tourism hub of 50 resorts, airports, residential properties, luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment and […]
FIRST RESORT – 10 Of The World’s Best Luxury Stays
In this post Covid, lockdown world, travel really is the hot ticket obsession but life is too short for mediocre accommodation so to help with your global jaunts we have scoured the planet for some of the world’s most enchanting resorts, where luxury is defined not just by opulence but […]
Forget Tokyo: Kanazawa, The True Spiritual Heart of Japan
Japan is a country of two extremes; modern and ancient. So for most visitors, Tokyo is the premier destination for the modernity and Kyoto has long been the go-to place to absorb all the centuries of tradition. But the problem is; so many tourists have caught onto that fact so […]
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The DEEBOT N10 PLUS – Our Jetsons Future Begins
Sixty-odd years ago, the animated TV sitcom The Jetsons posited a template for a shiny technology-driven future, which may not have been a wholly serious work of futurology but fast-forward to today, and it actually wasn’t too far off. While the likes of Rosie the robot maid aren’t hitting the […]
Revolutionising Spring Cleaning with ECOVACS ROBOTICS
Ah, Springtime… As the chill of winter fades and we start to feel the growing warmth of the sun on our skin, in the words of comedian Robin Williams, it’s “nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” but amidst the resurgence of life outside, a familiar ritual beckons – spring cleaning. […]
3 Things You Need To Make a Better, Smarter Home
Furbo for Furry Friends The fluffy members of our family are sometimes left to themselves for much longer than we intend. With Furbo, your pets will no longer be left alone. The 1080p Full HD camera with night vision capabilities allows you to keep an eye on them during the […]
Friday 15 February 2019 Forum Gallery
Friday 15 February, 2019 Cordis Hotel, Auckland> The Panelists Vanessa Sorenson Enterprise Director at Microsoft Vanessa has more than two decades’ experience in the New Zealand tech sector. She joined Microsoft New Zealand in 2017 as Enterprise Director, overseeing a large portfolio of business customers and sales teams after a […]
Journey To Excellence – 27 Oct 2023 Photo Gallery
M2woman Journey to Excellence, with Craigs Investment Partners brought to you by SRW, Tax Management New Zealand, and Waitiri Creek Wines, was held in Auckland on the 27th of October, 2023 to celebrate the resilience of individuals and organisations in pursuit of excellence and the potential to do good while […]
Journey to Excellence – 7 May 2021 Gallery
Journey to Excellence is a half-day forum that focuses on diversity and inclusion. The speakers will be unpacking what diversity and inclusion mean, how they aid in improving company culture and creates high performing teams. Learn more about our upcoming event here. Events You Should Attend Buy Now Buy Now […]