How to check yourself for skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in New Zealand and our skin cancer rates are the highest in the world. Melanoma accounts for almost 80% ...
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Things to do in Taupo
#Pest control tips
Stop bed bugs biting
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#Things to do
Things to do in Taupo
Thermal hot springs, raging rapids, crystal clear waters, beautiful walks and cycle tracks – the Taupo region has something to tempt all visitors.
#Coromandel
Homunga Bay Track: Coromandel
Have you ever heard of Homunga Bay? I hadn’t either, but was told we were walking the coastal track from there to Waihi Beach.
#Recommended for kids
A splashing good time at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
Within a jet’s roar of Wellington Airport, in the Capital’s eastern suburbs, the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre has a wide range of services and facilities for all ages. ...
#Coromandel
Lost Spring Spa: Coromandel
Located in Whitianga township, The Lost Spring offers a thermal hot water and spa experience. Prepare to be surprised when you turn off a residential street and enter ...
Literary Selections
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#Craft tips
Knit edgings & trims, 150 stitches
I had better confess straight away: Harmony Guides are my knitting bibles. I have two of the older editions of the Guides to Knitting Stitches and hardly a ...
#Recommended books
The truly terribly horrible sweater … that Grandma knit
For his birthday, little Cameron gets a colourful hand knitted sweater from his grandma. Have you ever received a present that was made with love especially for you ...
#Craft tips
Special family knits: 25 handknits for all seasons
Debbie Bliss patterns are always worth a look, if not for the actual pattern, then certainly for inspiration. ‘Special family knits: 25 handknits for all seasons’ has great ...
#Craft tips
25 bags to knit: Beautiful bags in stylish colours
I’ve always loved making my own bags, and I’m one of those women who think one can’t have too many bags. Some of my handmade bags have been ...
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#Health tips
How to check yourself for skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in New Zealand and our skin cancer rates are the highest in the world. Melanoma accounts for almost 80% ...
#Cleaning tips
How to clean a microwave without scrubbing
Messy microwave? Want to get it clean with minimal effort? Here’s the easiest way to get a sparkling clean microwave – without nasty chemicals.
#Life skills tips
Dealing with death
Everybody has different ideas on how to cope with grief. As everyone is different, we all grieve differently. I wanted to share with you my ideas, based on ...
#Food tips
Slow cooker: Easy and delicious recipes for all seasons
Ilove the melt-in-the-mouth silkiness of a slow-cooked pork curry, the hearty creaminess of home-made baked beans and the rich, sweet lusciousness of a sticky date pudding. In fact, ...
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#Health tips
How to check yourself for skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in New Zealand and our skin cancer rates are the highest in the world. Melanoma accounts for almost 80% ...
#Cleaning tips
How to clean a microwave without scrubbing
Messy microwave? Want to get it clean with minimal effort? Here’s the easiest way to get a sparkling clean microwave – without nasty chemicals.
#Things to do
Things to do in Taupo
Thermal hot springs, raging rapids, crystal clear waters, beautiful walks and cycle tracks – the Taupo region has something to tempt all visitors.
#Life skills tips
Dealing with death
Everybody has different ideas on how to cope with grief. As everyone is different, we all grieve differently. I wanted to share with you my ideas, based on ...
#Coromandel
Homunga Bay Track: Coromandel
Have you ever heard of Homunga Bay? I hadn’t either, but was told we were walking the coastal track from there to Waihi Beach.
#Recommended for kids
A splashing good time at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
Within a jet’s roar of Wellington Airport, in the Capital’s eastern suburbs, the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre has a wide range of services and facilities for all ages. ...
#Coromandel
Lost Spring Spa: Coromandel
Located in Whitianga township, The Lost Spring offers a thermal hot water and spa experience. Prepare to be surprised when you turn off a residential street and enter ...
#Nelson and Marlborough
Ima Spa: Nelson
Whenever I holiday I love to start out with a massage to get me relaxed and out of work mode. Just walking in I could immediately tell Ima ...
#Nelson and Marlborough
Kaiteriteri Kayak: Abel Tasman National Park
There are so many kayaking options you will be spoilt for choice (or if you’re anything like me, completely unable to pick) – from hourly hire off the ...
#Nelson and Marlborough
Wines of Marlborough: Blenheim
So many wineries, so little time. I had initially thought a bicycle tour would be a fun way to get around the wineries. But in the end, I’m ...
#Coromandel
Hahei Explorer: Coromandel
Having visited Hahei for many years, I thought I’d seen it all… But for something different the Hahei Explorer gave me a wonderful new perspective of the 12km ...
#Coromandel
Moko Artspace: Coromandel
Moko is a beautiful gallery at Hot Water Beach, which offers unique, contemporary New Zealand and Pacific Island art, including jewellery, design ware, wall art and sculpture for ...