Built-In Beauties
Seats and windows go together like coffee and doughnuts, but they’re not just a place to soak up the sun or gaze out at the view – built-in window seats are the ultimate multi-taskers Frame the moment If you have a view worth celebrating, no matter if that’s a sweeping […]
All Set For The Endless Summer
Long and low-slung, this Kerikeri home has its design roots in a Californian desert. The owners, a semi-retired couple, swapped the birdsong and beauty of the Titirangi bush for this single-level dwelling that sprawls across the flat site taking delicious advantage of the sun. They came to Box™ clutching photographs […]
Balenciaga: A Milestone Celebration
Say what you want about Balenciaga, but they’ve never been known to be shy about showing off their often extravagant handiwork. The latest display of the Spanish fashion house’s audacious work marked a big in-house milestone, as back in July, Balenciaga presented their Fall/Winter 2021 Haute Couture collection, their first […]
Here are 8 reasons why you should add coconut oil to your daily beauty routine
e’ve all heard about the amazing health benefits that coconut oil has in cooking, like improving digestion, energy and balancing blood sugar. This all natural ingredient has been raved about by celebrities, so have you ever thought about adding this to your daily beauty routine? If not, here are the […]
Makeup hacks: Six concealer tricks you need to try for a flawless face
We’re always seeing beauty gurus raving about concealers. They’re a must have beauty item in your collection and here’s why. We know concealers cover spots but they can be used for so much more. Try out these handy tricks next time when applying your makeup: Carving out your brows. Okay, […]
The Ultimate Beauty Hacks For The Lazy Girl
We know it can be tough to find the time for a full-blown skincare regime every morning; we love our beauty sleep too! That’s why we’ve put together this list for all our lazy gals out there that need some quick fix beauty hacks to keep you looking your best […]
4 Limited Edition Penfolds Wines To Collect
Whether you are cellaring or celebrating, you can’t go wrong with one of the Penfold’s offerings. But if you are one of those people who like the limited edition version of things, Penfolds has you covered. Penfolds G3 A good wine can be a wonderful homage to a certain time […]
Ashia Ismail-Singer: A Touch of Spice
Globalisation has seen the melding of cultures permeate through society; from the way we communicate, to art and fashion, to the food we eat. We are now living in a world where the word ‘fusion’ is so commonly used that it has almost become a culture in itself. And nowhere […]
How To Make This Gujarati Chicken Curry
The Gujarati classic chicken curry. A dish often served when the family come together to share a meal. A classic Sunday lunch served with hot roti (rotli). Serves: 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (1kg), cut into pieces 3 tablespoons oil 5 whole […]
Love Parade: Glitz Glamour & Gucci
In an industry that is known for its fickleness, 100 years in business is definitely something to celebrate. And Gucci really knew how to celebrate during their recent Love Parade show for the brand’s centenary year. Taking over Hollywood Boulevard in LA, Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, put on a visual […]
For That Hard-To-Buy-For Friend, We’ve Found The Perfect Gift
We all have the one friend who’s hard to buy for. Every year when their birthday rolls around, we end up scrambling around trying to find that unique gift because they already have all the latest gadgets or on-trend accessories – and buying them yet another voucher is starting to […]
None Like One&Only Mandarina
If you’re like the rest of us, it’s probably been quite a while since you last had your feet up on a lounger while gazing over sparkling waters and sipping on an ice-cold mojito. However, you’ve also probably been dreaming about this scenario non-stop throughout the past 2 years. While […]
Race Against Yourself With Under Armour
Life is all about making an impact. Making things better, making ourselves better and the lives of those with whom we are connected. It’s to forge enduring values, affect lives and to aspire to goals that connect us as individuals and groups to our immediate world. If you’re an athlete […]
Volcanic Escape
Auckland is home to many treasures. To our horror, Rangitoto Island is one of those treasures that many Aucklanders have not yet taken the opportunity to visit. Google ‘Rangitoto Island’ and the first question that will pop up is “Is Rangitoto worth visiting?” Of course the response is absolutely. The […]
I Tried A Les Mills Grit Class And This Is What It Was Like
I have been a member of Les Mills since I was in uni, how I afforded this membership as a student is somewhat of a mystery but regardless I Body Pumped and Body Balanced my way through a degree – but I had never tried a Les Mills Grit Class. […]
The Abundant Garden: Holistic Harvests
You may have heard the terms ‘regenerative gardening’ or ‘permaculture’ in recent years. The gardening philosophy, which has become more popular in recent years, with the call to better look after our environment and a wide-reaching desire to become more self-sustaining, is based on the idea of taking the lead […]
15 Small Ways To Be More Eco-Friendly In Your Home Today
While a lot of us can’t afford eco-conscious homes built from the ground up with sustainable, energy-saving materials and amenities such as solar panels and fully integrated smart home systems, there are still a lot of ways in which we can make small, budget-friendly changes to our homes in the […]
Hana – The Leading Light in Wellness for Your Whole Being
Hana is Auckland’s newly opened go-to wellness haven tucked away in the heart of Grey Lynn’s industrial chic development, The Scrap Yard. Brought to life by former pharmacist, Sara Higgins, the creation of Hana – which in Māori means to shine, glow and give out radiance – emerged from an […]
China’s New Theatre Is Insane
Guangzhou is a major port city in China with a long history as a terminus along the maritime Silk Road. Along with this past, Guangzhou is also home to a thriving arts scene, with many artists from the area influencing the world’s concept of Chinese culture. Taking inspiration from this […]
KITA: Songs That Speak
There’s definitely something unique about home-grown music that has been created unapologetically from the heart. Songs that are nice and comforting, like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day, or a billion songbirds harmonising together. Songs that speak from the ‘outside-looking-in’, or narrate on global issues, and have […]
French for Rabbits: An Overflow Of Music
A study conducted by Texas-based online journal, Neuroscience News.com proves that, after listening to a certain piece of music that truly touches the soul, our brains—the sections being the Heschl’s gyrus and the superior temporal gyrus, to be more specific—light up like a Christmas tree. What a beautiful thought, to […]
Decipher Your Dream
We all dream. Whether we remember them or not, dreams take up a large portion of our beauty sleep. It is said that the average person has between three to six dreams per night, with each one lasting between five to 20 minutes in length. Unfortunately, most of these dreams […]
A Nation-By-Nation Guide To How The World Dreams
Dreams. They’re weird, right? When we put our heads down at night, our minds crank out some often absolutely bizarre made up yarn to act as our ‘overnight entertainment’, leaving us confused, scared and often fascinated when we snap back to Earth. While even the smartest and most well read […]
3 Sleep Apps To Help You Maximise Your Z’s
Sleep can be a pretty complicated thing. It would be great if there was a little button we could all press to turn our brains off at night, but the unfortunate reality is that is far from the case. What is fortunate is that we have a greater understanding of our […]
Your Next Foodie Vacation Awaits with DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka
We don’t know about you but when travelling, the one thing we will always look forward to the most is the food. Taste and smell, after all, are so inextricably connected with our memories. Which is why, when a new staycation destination emerges with the promise of heroing top-notch food […]
The Most Picturesque Spots Auckland Has To Offer
If you’re looking for a way to fall back in love with the city of sails this weekend look no further. Auckland has a lot of stunning scenery around it just waiting to be viewed and photographed. So if you’re feeling like an adventure this weekend why not take a […]
Our Picks For The Best Markets in Auckland
Who doesn’t love a good market? There’s few better ways to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning or (or evening) strolling around a market filled with lovely locals offering some fantastic Kiwi produce. In a time where buying local goods has never been more important, there’s never been a better […]
This Is Why You Should Be Putting Lemons In Your Freezer
I’m sure we’ve all heard about the benefits of adding a squirt of lemon juice to our cup of water in the mornings, and there’s nothing I like better than a warm lemon honey drink when I have a cold – but it turns out the best way of all […]
Championing a New Paradigm of Ageing
Our lives are, for the most part, measured by an index of ageing that is dictated by the number of birthdays we have celebrated. Age measured by time alone, however, does not take into account our biological progression, which is a significantly more reliable indicator of our future health than […]
Yes, There Are Zombie Cells in Our Bodies… What Are They and What Can We Do About Them?
Our enduring fascination with the zombie genre goes as far back as the 1930s and since then, the concept of the zombie outbreak has enjoyed several renaissances. We are attracted to narratives that depict human survival against the odds amidst bleak post-apocalyptic landscapes, and understandably, the proliferation of this idea […]
Minor Dwellings – Major Impact
If you’re looking for extra space for family, a home office, or a rental investment, you might have thought of building a minor dwelling on your property. A minor dwelling might be a smart solution, so where do you start and what should you know? We asked the team at […]
Unlocking the Value of Your Land – Chris & Andreas Experience
Unlocking the value of your land could be easier than you think. When Chris and Andrea’s children left home, they discovered subdividing their section and building a second home was an ideal way to unlock the value of their land and get what they wanted in a new home. “When […]
Build New In The Location You Love
Maybe you love where you live, but not the home you live in. This is the dilemma for many people with older homes in developed locations. For those people, the option to either subdivide or remove and rebuild can be the perfect solution, a new home on the site that […]
Whisky Girl
When I say to people, “I’m a whisky girl,” the response is usually a unanimous, “Really?! Didn’t picture you for a whisky person.” Being a young and petite Korean lass, I may not strike you as the Westie that necks Woodies on the weekends. However, for those who know Korean […]
Debunking Whisky Myths
Like with any popular drink, whisky comes with some common-believed myths that end up shaping some unfortunate misconceptions. We feel the need to do due diligence and inform our readers of the misleading falsehoods that surround discourse on the famous Scottish liquor that we enjoy so much. Here are some […]
Check Out 185 Years Of Whisky Tradition
1836 was a very interesting year; the University of London was established; Charles Darwin returned on the HMS Beagle with its hold stuffed full of biological goodies he would use to base his Theory of Evolution on; and foodie mecca Adelaide was founded in Australia. Across the globe, another venerable […]
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Here’s Your 2022 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Where would we be without the mothers in our lives? With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s time to show them how much we care by spoiling them with special treats to show our appreciation. We’ve picked out our top gifts for the mums and mother-figures in our lives. Give Her...
Natural Remedies, 21st Century Periods & Releasing Your Inner Warrior
Struggling to maintain your New Year’s resolution of keeping fit? Lucky for you, a new fitness trend is about to sweep the globe – it’s MMA, but not as you know it. They have rebranded themselves as Alta, a program designed, delivered and promoted by some of the most respected...
I Don’t Understand Sport & My Daughter Is Playing Soccer
My six-year-old daughter tells me she wants to play summer soccer. We visit a shop called “Rebel Sport”. It is brightly lit, full of strange clothes made of mesh or elastic, and morose teenage shop assistants with their noses sitting over the tops of their masks. My daughter looks great...
