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When Ranfurly Village resident Jackie Wilkinson received an email about a promotional advertisement to jump off New Zealand’s tallest building, she jumped...
Think of someone in your life that you have been very close to or fond of. Chances are, even if you aren’t...
In the wake of COVID-19, the world has a long road to recovery – socially, physically, practically and emotionally. Soothing serotonin Serotonin; it’s the...
From the traditional paperback to digital devices, it seems our reading materials have undergone a technological transformation. However, while devices from Kindles...
Your brain isn’t ever something you were told you needed to take care of however, emerging evidence shows the importance of certain...
Grandparent: family historian, nurturer, mentor, role model, playmate, wizard, and hero. There is no doubt that grandparents play a significant role in...
It seems that since mobile phones first burst onto the technological scene in the 1980s there’s been no limits to their capabilities....
“Many of us brushed the cobwebs off our bicycles and hit the road during the COVID-19 lockdown, but for those unaccustomed to...
The sage advice of Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo has resonated far and wide. Based on the principles of simplifying and organising your...
Volunteers are a positive force in our communities, creating change for the better, and providing those who participate with a great way...
The annual spring clean often reveals items we no longer need that are highly sought after by others in the community or...
Have you ever been surrounded by lots of people, yet felt like you were entirely alone? Well, you're not the only one...
Invaluable wisdom, charismatic charm, a profound appreciation of the past and present, and a fundamental appreciation of the fact that tomorrow is...
If you lose the ability to organise your own affairs, it’s essential to have somebody available to do it on your behalf....
The Honourable Tracey Martin has been the Minister of Seniors since October 2017. A great believer in giving back to the community,...
Humans have used honey for thousands of years. Rock art dating back to 8000 BC depicts honey harvesting, and the Egyptians, Chinese,...
The streets of Three Kings are full of history and the best way to explore is on foot, following the Three Kings...
It’s the people in our lives who make a difference and nowhere is this more readily apparent than at Ranfurly Hospital. Julia Nessim,...
Do you remember when Royal Oak boasted a memorial to Premier Richard Seddon, right slap bang in the middle of the Royal...
On 4th November 2018, New Zealand’s first permanent War Memorial Museum will open in the French town of Le Quesnoy, marking the...
Annabel Langbein is a beloved daughter of the nation; her locally focused, user‑friendly recipes and loyalty to the food landscape in New...
The internet is a fantastic tool, but it also brings with it risks and danger. Last year, New Zealanders reported losing more...
Life is fast-paced and to maintain balance it is important to reduce stress by incorporating a healthy mix of leisure activities and...
It doesn't seem like so long ago that we all supported small local businesses. Now while most of us have nothing against...
Today's technology and online tools provide a variety of ways to keep in close contact with extended family and young grandchildren. It's...
There’s something incredibly Kiwi about corrugated iron and there is nowhere that embraces its versatility as much as the small South Waikato...
Try this scenario. You are one of fifty people standing in a bank when a gunman runs in to rob the bank....
Prep: 10 m Cook:6 h Ready In: 6 h 40 mINGREDIENTS Brisket Rub:3 tablespoons smoked paprika2 tablespoons ground black pepper2 tablespoons kosher salt1...
Teas made from herbs are not only pleasurable to drink, they can also be used to help maintain health and well-being. What's...
With a thriving coffee culture, oodles of shopping, a good dash of culture, gardens galore and only a 1.5 hour drive from...
I have never liked going to the gym – bright lights, sweaty machines, loud music. I would much rather go for a...
With winter on the doorstep, a revamped decor aesthetic may be on your mind. The 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year is Greenery...
When you look out over the landscape, it's hard to believe that some 28,000 years ago Auckland's largest explosion produced a crater...
Once upon a time bone density wasn’t an issue – one look at the grandchildren bouncing back up after a fall is...
Simply put, mosaics are designs created by embedding small pieces of china, tiles, glass or even stone into a bed of cement...
If you're anything like me you've always wanted to discover buried treasure. Now here’s your chance. All around the globe, in locations...
As the days become shorter and the weather becomes increasingly chillier, it’s clear that winter is right on our doorstep. Sure the season...
The life force of Auckland lies beyond the city in the mountainous rainforest lungs of the Waitakere Ranges. This dense rainforest of...
Bennetts of Mangawhai crafts a variety of unbelievably good chocolate by hand. Every delicious mouthful oozes fresh cream fillings and tangy flavours...
If your electricity bills have been high of late, the problem may be phantom loads, or in other words the power electrical...
Historic Pah Homestead, located in Monte Cecilia Park and just a stone's throw from Ranfurly Village, features a changing programme of contemporary...
It's just a hop, skip and a jump from Ranfurly Village (three kilometres, five minutes by car) to the pristine white sands...
"I love dipping in and out of the social side of village life."
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