Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i NEXT

Body of experience One of the most complicated relationships we’ll have is with our own bodies. I see evidence of this in the research this magazine carries out, the books at the top of the bestseller lists, the headlines that grab our attention, and the influencers who gather a fan-base on the back of body-related messaging. Most convincingly, I see it in women I know. I see it in me. I’ve spent two decades in journalism – most of that in women’s lifestyle, and some of that editing a health magazine – so I’m well versed in the subject of weight and body image. I’ve read a lot about diet and fitness trends, real-life weight loss, and the differences of opinion from various experts (low carb or low fat? HIIT…

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Paris. I just went for the first time for my birthday on a nine-week holiday and it fulfilled every romantic notion I had of it. I would be quite happy to whimsically spend spring wandering her streets, writing, drinking spritzers and making friends. The person I’d most love to interview is… FRANCES MCDORMAND. I’D LIKE HER TO GET DRUNK AND TELL ME EVERYTHING SHE KNOWS AND HOW TO DO IT ALL. The movie I’ve watched the most in my life is… Labyrinth – and looking back now, what an epic female empowerment story! Jennifer Connelly’s character literally conquered Jareth by saying “You have no power over me.”…

The accident happened on the kind of freezing November day London can throw at you. I was late for work, distracted, unable to feel my fingers. Or see the black cab that came hurtling around a blind corner, knocking me off my bike and leaving bits of my skin on the pavement. As I was bundled into an ambulance, a young medic asked if I liked cupcakes. Even in my shocked state, I thought it was a strange question but I must have said yes because he stopped at a bakery to buy me a chocolate cupcake with pink sprinkles. That small kindness made everything so much better It was a simple gesture, but that small kindness made everything so much better. Not only did it take the edge off…

Life is messy. It’s supposed to be. Everyone I know, myself included, is juggling too many things. But we also don’t want to be told to slow down or to give something up. Friends who already have full plates often tell me about other projects they’re looking to take on – the next school event they’ve signed on to work, boards they’ve recently joined, causes they want to champion, or new relationships they’re investing time in. In the background of all this, I hear a common refrain that’s all too relatable. It’s typically downplayed or simply drowned out: I don’t feel… great. There’s so much that’s outside our control, but how do we begin to claim some autonomy over our own health and wellbeing? What levers can we pull that…

MY EATING RULES: I’ve been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, so I’ve been advised to cut out inflammatory foods like dairy, although unsweetened natural yoghurt is allowed. WHAT I’VE EATEN TODAY: Poached egg on paleo toast with Vegemite; natural yoghurt with two kiwifruit, ½ banana and a scattering of nuts and seeds; organic corn chips with homemade white bean dip; puttanesca sauce with steamed snapper, brown rice and glass of pinot gris. HOW I VIEW FOOD: I’m a foodie so I love to eat, but as I have digestive issues I often pay a high price. I’m working on having a more intuitive approach to what and when I need food. MY EATING RULES: I’m on the low-FODMAP diet for IBS so I limit onions, garlic, wheat, dairy and certain…

It is 6.36am on a humid Sunday morning in May 2017 and I am sitting on a sticky leather hospital chair, naked from the waist up. I haven’t slept a wink, my eyes are dry and sore, and I feel wired on adrenaline. On the floor beneath my feet there is a small pool of blood. It doesn’t belong to me but to my wife, Arabella. She has been rushed into the operating theatre in an emergency after pushing a baby out of her womb – a tiny newborn creature who now rests upon my chest aged just 34 minutes old. “So you’re my son,” I say out loud, in disbelief. He feels more alien than human. His hands and feet move in sporadic jerks and are sometimes accompanied by…

MAKE IT CLIQUE If you ever wondered whether your girl gang was holding you back in your career and thought you should be making more of an effort with the guys, consider a new study by Notre Dame and Northwestern Universities, in which 75% of women with high-ranking positions maintained a female-dominated inner circle. Meanwhile, women whose social networks resembled their male counterparts were found to be more likely to hold low-ranking positions. That’s girl power for you. CLEAN AND FRESH For a Scandi-inspired workspace that’s the perfect balance of organisation and creativity – a must-have combo for maximum output – follow the advice of kikki.K founder Kristina Karlsson, and opt for clean lines and pops of colour. Kikki.K ringbinder, $12.90, bulldog clip, $3.90, scissors, $19.90, and notepad cube $12.90.…

Is the ‘motherhood penalty’ driving the gender pay gap – and is sexism to blame? Dr Isabelle Sin was the lead researcher on a study at non-profit thinktank Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, which found that New Zealand’s gender pay gap is larger between mothers and fathers than it is between men and women without children. Dr Sin, who has a PhD in economics from Stanford University, has researched parenthood’s effect on labour-market outcomes, and the causes of gender pay inequality. She talks to Sarah Lang. It’s great that New Zealand’s gender pay gap (GPG) has dropped from 12% in the June 2016 quarter to 9.2% in the June 2018 quarter. That’s the smallest GPG in six years. Might it continue to drop quickly? It’s obviously better it’s gone…

Struggling to find the right hem length? Fashion stylist Anna Berkeley has a neat trick – use a towel to find the length that works best for your body. Her tip? Stand in front of a full-length mirror in your underwear holding a long towel in front of you, to your feet. Lift it until you find the smallest part of your ankle – that’s your ideal length for full-length dresses and cropped trousers. Lift the towel further to find the best spot on your calves for midi lengths, around the knee for skirts and dresses, and on the thigh for shorts.…

Tip Your jewellery should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.…

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Not quite ready to let go of summer just yet? Make the most of these warm evenings with the help of some essential summertime bargains. HEART OF THE HOME Interiors giant IKEA surveyed New Zealanders on their life at home, and found the majority (70%) of us favour a smaller house with a great location over a larger residence in a less ideal place. Today, having a home away from home is also more important than ever with 74% of Kiwis agreeing there are places they feel  more ‘at home’ in beyond their physical house. Within the home, the bedroom is the place to go for peace and relaxation, yet more than half of us are seeking a change to their current space. THE GREEN LIGHT…

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KEEP IN MIND LOOKING AFTER YOUR MIND IS AS IMPORTANT AS LOOKING AFTER YOUR BODY.A RECENT STUDY FOUND THAT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION HAVE SIMILAR EFFECTS ON RISK FACTORS FOR CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AS SMOKING AND OBESITY. A CLEVER PRACTICE There’s evidence mindfulness can help our waistlines. British researchers worked with 53 adults on a weight management programme, 33 of whom took part in mindfulness training sessions. Over the six-month study, those who attended three or four classes – which taught them to practice mindfulness while eating – lost an average of three kilograms, compared to 0.9kg for those who attended one or two sessions. And compared to the control group, the mindful eaters lost an average of 2.85kg more. SWITCHING OFF How much would it take for you to quit…

Avocado-chocolate mousse SERVES 4 Avocado might not scream “dessert”, but it adds creaminess and body to this chocolate mousse, keeping the whole thing dairy-free, and reducing the setting time – a simple way to impress guests in no time. 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), finely chopped 2 avocados, coarsely chopped 50g coconut sugar 20g (¼ cup) raw cacao powder or Dutch-press cocoa powder 30ml espresso Scraped seeds of 1 vanilla bean Raspberries and coarsely chopped roasted hazelnuts, to serve 1 Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (1-2 minutes), then cool briefly. 2 Process the avocado, sugar, cacao or cocoa, espresso and vanilla seeds in a food processor until combined (1 minute). Add the melted chocolate and process until light and fluffy. Divide…

INSIDE JAWS The name of this podcast is possibly its biggest problem. Creator Mark Ramsey’s claim that it’s a “deep dive” into the making of the classic movie Jaws sets the listener up for something that doesn’t deliver. But if you put the misnomer aside, this podcast is an addictive offering for anyone who enjoyed the blockbuster that 44 years ago had people too scared to take a dip in the briny. Mark does cover off some fascinating details about the making of the film – the drunk lead actor, the malfunctioning mechanical shark, the stuntman who locked himself in the toilet to name but a few – but he gives equal attention to the backstory of director Steven Spielberg and to the stories of the real-world shark attacks that…

Have just picked up the latest NEXT mag in our local op shop. Oh my goodness, the best donation to charity ever – what a great idea on someone’s behalf. I doubt a magazine like this would ever go in the trash and the reading audience all pass or swap with other fans. I have to commend the donor on the thought – it’s a win-win, with a little for charity and a great read. Kasey DREAM GIRLS Wow, all those life-changing travel stories in the February issue are so amazing. There’s so much stuff out there about following your dreams and following your intuition, but actually reading about real women who have done this stuff in real life is so inspiring. I’ve always wanted to book a solo trip…

The Celestine Prophecy. At 13 or 14 years old it expanded my thinking and opened me up to what I’d call my personal spiritual path in life. My advice to my younger self is… Fall in love with your body now, it’s bloody great the way it is. IF I COULD LIVE OFF ONE FOOD, IT WOULD BE… Coconuts. Drink the milk, smother myself in the oil, clean my teeth with it (google oil-pulling), cook with it, eat the flesh out of the husks and repurpose these as cups or bowls – ideally all on the tropical island they are growing on. My style icons are… CATE BLANCHETT AND CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG.…

A beautiful smile can light up a room — and no one knows this better than Seleisa Kolone, a Plunket nurse for B4 School Checks. Seleisa has worked as a Plunket nurse for six years and says the best part of her job is working alongside whanau to provide children with the support they need to ensure they have the best start possible at school. Plunket has worked in partnership with Colgate and the New Zealand Dental Association since 2007, with a collaborative aim to promote good oral health for all New Zealand children and establish healthy oral hygiene habits from an early age. “In my time as a Plunket nurse doing B4 School Checks, I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact of this partnership — I just look at the…

and losses, legal battles, a miscarriage, a broken engagement, and what she once referred to as “dehumanising” judgment and ridicule by the press. ‘[Many] women don’t have anything to leverage to protect themselves’ Gwyneth was also a target of Harvey Weinstein. In the immediate wake of the initial allegations against the disgraced movie producer in October 2017, she was one of the first high-profile victims to come forward and say ‘me too’, paving the way for more than 80 famous and non-famous women to state the same. Adding early momentum to the case against Weinstein – currently indicted on a number of alleged sexual assault charges and facing up to 25 years in prison – the actress later told the New York Times that she felt a responsibility to those…

Phoebe Watt, 29, is deputy editor at NEXT and hair editor at beautyheaven. When she’s not interviewing famous faces, you’ll find her trialling a yet-to-be-released ghd. Lucy Slight, 33, is body and health editor at beautyheaven and features director at Fashion Quarterly and Simply You. She lives with husband Clint and cats, Ziggy and Bowie. Lipstick-obsessed Sarah Simpson, 40, lives in Auckland. Outside of being beautyheaven’s skincare editor, she’s spending time with her two children, aged 12 and seven. Erin Berryman, 25, is editor of beautyheaven.co.nz. A self-confessed makeup hoarder, she lives with her boyfriend of five years, Karl, and her miniature dachshund, Patrick. Tracy Davis, 47, is beauty editor at NZ Woman’s Weekly, and Over 40s editor at beautyheaven. She lives in Auckland with her husband Greg and three…

It was a perfectly normal Saturday afternoon. I was chatting with friends as we walked our horses around the sunny arena, warming up for our regular riding session. There was no warning that the next minute I’d be on the ground, all 600kg of solid chestnut mare having rolled over my left leg, leaving the femur shattered – and life as I knew it in very much the same state. There’s no-one to blame for what happened. My horse spooked at something – and reared. Realising the danger, I opted for a ‘controlled’ fall (in other words, I would have come off anyway, but had some semblance of control over my landing). Unfortunately, Dream backed into another horse, losing her footing and rolling right over me. WHILE THE DANGER TO…

Didn’t you want to be pregnant? Um… no. I’ve never wanted to be pregnant and I never felt jealous of my wife while she was growing our baby boy. Contrary to common belief, maternal feelings don’t have to include the desire to be pregnant or give birth. Was it easy to bond with your baby? Yes. Being present when your baby comes out of your loved one’s body, being named on their birth certificate, knowing you’re responsible for this person and watching them grow up from the day that they were born… These things were for me far more important in encouraging bonding than a shared biology. So, are you the dad? No! The dad is the word we use for a male parent and I look very obviously female,…

When I became pregnant with my oldest boy, George, I knew I needed to go back to work but was seeking help on the right childcare set-up for our family and couldn’t find the right solution. I was surprised at the lack of infrastructure available to support busy parents. There was a lot on the internet about whether modern-day women can truly have it all, but nothing gave solid advice on the A to B of ‘I want to go back, how do I find the right childcare arrangement? How do I not lose facetime in the office while having time with my baby?’ So I created a consulting service in the legal profession to help women transition back into the workforce, but I wanted something more scalable that would…

1 Set realistic goals. “It’s great if you can envision what your perfect life would look like, but instead of striving for that one, big, lofty goal, break it down into smaller steps and make one of those steps your goal for this month. The morning mantra, ‘What do I want to achieve today?’ will help you stay focused.” 2 Cue new habits. “I used to spend my evenings scrolling the internet, even though I much prefer reading – and it all came down to the visual cues in my environment. As soon as I started keeping an interesting book nearby, and leaving my phone and laptop in my office, I was able to replace one habit with the other.” 3 Find your peak. “For maximum productivity, figure out when…

Match your separates Wearing the same colour head-to-toe will elongate the body. Black and navy are the most slimming, but a colourful pantsuit or jumpsuit will also do the trick. Get your proportions right If one part of your outfit is oversized, keep the other half slim-fit. So pair a billowy top with slim-fit pants or a pencil skirt, and wide-leg pants with a fitted top. BUY CLOTHES IN THE RIGHT SIZE – NOTHING IS MORE UNFLATTERING THAN OVERSIZED, ILL-FITTING CLOTHING Embrace the v-neck When you’re shopping for T-shirts, camis, even swimwear, remember the upside-down triangle of this neckline gives the illusion of a longer, leaner body. EASY RULES TO FOLLOW Tip Start with a good foundation – make shapewear and T-shirt bras your best friend. CHOOSE THE RIGHT shoes…

1. Trying to create a waist on a straight torso with a belt The tricky thing about this is that if you don’t have much of a waist and you put a belt on, it can often have the effect of drawing attention to your lack of waist. You see, a belt at your waist draws a strong horizontal right through the middle of your torso and our eyes are drawn to horizontals. So, how do you wear a belt if this is you? • Belt a soft floaty dress or top only – the volume above and below the belt will make it look like you go ‘in’ at that part of your torso. • Tie it behind your back. Taking a belt to the back means you can…

This magnificent two-storey home is steeped in history. Built in 1886, the house remained in the same family until its current owner, Elizabeth Wilmott, bought it in 2005. Design-wise, it’s a melting pot of Victorian, art deco, mid-century and modern elements – something Elizabeth, who lives with her partner Takis Scordas and 17-year-old son Joey, is passionate about. “It took a while to find the right architect, someone who wouldn’t turn their back on it’s layered past,” she says. That person was architect Fiona Dunin. The front of the house – with separate but connected formal and informal living rooms on the ground floor, and two bedrooms, a study and a family bathroom on the first floor – was stylish and jam-packed with character. But an ad-hoc lean-to at the…

Q: I want to update my computer, but how do I ensure everything will still work and I don’t lose any files? A: Best practice is to be regularly backing up your computer. Back-ups can be done through most Cloud services or with an external hard drive. The first time you back up your files, it might take a while to complete, but once done, it’ll be safe to update your computer at any time – as long as you continue to back up your files on a regular basis. This means that in the event that something on your computer stops working or files are lost, you can revert back to the last back-up and restore everything to the way it was. noelleeming.co.nz/techsolutions…

HRT is an effective treatment that works by balancing the reproductive hormones. Some types of HRT contain both progesterone and oestrogen, some only oestrogen. It’s important to consider the risks before beginning treatment and speak to your doctor, who will take into account your medical history. Recent survey results showed that women were significantly less willing to use hormones for hot flushes and instead used exercise, diet, herbal supplements, acupuncture, or meditation. But the benefits of HRT go beyond the relief of hot flushes and include improvements in the following symptoms: night sweats, sleep disruption, bone loss, and heart problems.…

Pete on the keto diet Even though we have been hearing a lot about the ketogenic diet in recent years, it’s actually nothing new. In fact, the name has been around since the 1920s, when some doctors used it to treat patients with conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, epilepsy and neurological disorders. At its core, going keto is about embracing a diet that is lower in carbs and higher in healthy fats in order to allow your body to switch on its ability to burn fat for fuel. I like to think of going keto as cycling through a routine of eating, feasting and fasting: consistently eating a low-carb, high-fat and moderate-protein diet; occasionally feasting by increasing your carb intake; and fasting intermittently if it works for you. I…

My idea of the perfect family holiday in Fiji would be a fun-filled mix of adventure and cocktails by the pool. As a mum of two energetic boys, I'd like to stay somewhere with a fabulous swimming pool and kid-friendly activities. At the same time, I'd love to get off the beaten track to experience the ‘real Fiji’ outside the resorts, and try something a little different to get the adrenaline racing. Read on to discover Rachaelʹs itinerary. To create your own five-day getaway, visit nowtolove.co.nz/5daysinfiji After a brief three-hour flight to Nadi, Rachael, her husband Nick and their two sons will transfer to the recently refurbished Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort, located on the idyllic Coral Coast. They’ll ease into the afternoon lazing beside one of the resort’s three pools, before…

Crowning glory Toppik is an amazing complex of tiny, microfibre ‘hairs’ that perfectly blend with your hair. Made of the same natural keratin protein that’s in your own hair, these fibres are restructured to merge undetectably with your hair. You will instantly see a fuller, more natural looking head of hair. From $39.95; toppik.co.nz Good morning Blue Frog’s latest release is a range of three toasted cereals – Manuka Honey and Almond, Raspberry and Vanilla, and Apple and Maple – all crammed with crunchy whole foods such as oats, cashews, coconut and popped quinoa. Available at all good food stores. $9.99; bluefrogbreakfast.co.nz Blonde moments Provoke Liquid Blonde is designed to meet the needs of those with honey and golden blonde hair who want to help prolong time between salon visits.…

I was on Stewart Island, walking the track from Halfmoon Bay to Dead Man’s Beach, a magnificent coastal panorama and raison d’être of Instagram, but I wasn’t taking in the view. I was looking at my tramping boots. Laces long, floppy and striped; tied in bows, at every footfall they jumped up at me like annoyed tarantulas. Artistic as hell as an observation, if a tad creepy. Perhaps my overactive imagination was spurred on by the fact that the night before, the younger man had asked me to marry him. I’d said ‘yes’ but it was New Year’s Eve and drink had been taken. Now, in the light of day, even my shoes were giving me the willies. Could I marry a dirtbag climber who measures success in vertical metres…

LISTEN Rock fans, you’ll want to mark this date in your diary: Red Hot Chili Peppers are returning to New Zealand on March 8. The Grammy Award-winning band is expected to play classic hits and fan favourites such as Californication, Under the Bridge and Give It Away. On the more mellow side, John Mayer, of Your Body is a Wonderland fame, kicks off his world tour at Auckland’s Spark Arena on March 13. READ If you need a little advice, you can’t go wrong with a Pocket Wisdom book. With famous faces such as Frida Kahlo, David Bowie, and even the Queen, each edition features a collection of their quotes on love, life and more. WATCH The only thing better than a musical is a musical filled with iconic Kiwi…

This month, our favourite ‘gram will receive a Plantae Certified Organic Skincare set, valued at $252.50. Our favourite ‘gram of the March issue will receive a Plantae Certified Organic Skincare set, containing a nourishing Pacific Blue Lavender Cream Cleanser, Rose Otto Essential Water, Pomegranate Fruit Rich Day Cream, Brightening Camellia Face Polish and Rose Hip Fruit & Seed Serum to help restore the skin’s natural luminosity for glowing, healthy skin. plantae.co.nz To enter, simply snap our magazine and tag us on Instagram @nextmagazinenz @humming_along February NEXT already!  Paula B looks fabulous. Lady Gaga inside. Great reading @nextmagazinenz #summer #nextmagazinenz #sunday #hotweather #downtime VISIT US ONLINE NOWTOLOVE.CO.NZ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK NEXTMAGAZINENZ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @NEXTMAGAZINENZ…

My typical week A typical day always starts with me sculling a big glass of water, then coffee. Always coffee. If I’m not on set, then it’s Honey Bones or Kokako in Grey Lynn for a strong brew and coconut milk. I’d love to say I meditate every morning. In reality I usually only get to it once or twice a week, but I have to move daily, whether it’s a Pilates class at Suna, yoga at East West, a jog around my neighbourhood or a swim in the ocean. Work fits in around that, with lots of meetings. I run an online wellness site called Good For You with a partner. We are always chipping away at creating content for our site, trying to bring you all the mindful,…

Working as a paramedic, too often I see teens, with the least driving experience, crashing in the least protective cars. Cars with low safety ratings – with no structural integrity, crumple zones or side curtain airbags. How many of the kids I’ve seen would still be here if they’d been in safer cars? It haunts you. I have a kid, which only makes it harder. When the time comes for them to get a car, I’ll make sure they get the safest in their price bracket, so they’ll stand a chance if the worst happens. I wish every parent could know what I know and put their teen in the safest car they can. Yes, there’s a chance they’ll crash it. But that’s exactly why it matters. The safer the…

TWICE AS NICE Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste — the NZDA recommends all toothpastes, including ‘natural’ toothpastes, contain at least 1000ppm fluoride, in line with New Zealand Guidelines for the Use of Fluorides. FIVE STEPS TO GOOD ORAL HEALTH Tooth decay is easy to prevent by following these five steps to good oral health, says Plunket nurse Seleisa: • Brush twice a day • Use fluoride toothpaste • Have regular dental check-ups • Lift the lip every month to check for signs of tooth decay • Choose healthy foods and drinks.…

Launched as a weekly newsletter in 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow has turned her lifestyle and wellness e-commerce business into a multi-million dollar company. Conceived as an aspirational lifestyle brand based on Gwyneth’s world, Goop’s founding ethos was that good food is the foundation of love and wellness, the mind/body/spirit is inextricably linked, and the little choices we make each day count. Beautiful things to buy have of course been a fixture of the site since day one, but these are tempered with free, user-friendly recipes and access to the advice of leading experts across all manner of fields. Ten years on, Goop is not only a portal for health and healing advice, it is also a beauty company, advertising hub, podcast producer and will soon have its own Netflix series.…

The recent case of Kurt Brunton, who passed away in January from blood cancer, needing $1.5 million to receive life-saving Car T-cell therapy in the US put the spotlight on issues around cost of treatment. The New Zealand model revolves around drug-funding agency Pharmac, who have an annual budget of $985 million to allocate to medicine and technology for the public health system. Typically this has given us access to the best possible range of drugs – as opposed to the latest, more expensive drugs. While the National government went over Pharmac’s head in funding breast cancer drug Herceptin a decade ago, Health Minister David Clark is against such intervention. “It’s not for us as politicians to second guess the experts at Pharmac about which drugs it purchases,” he says.…

Trauma can come in many forms – divorce, losing a job, a physical trauma or event. But it needn’t define the rest of your life. “People who grow as a result of trauma are generally flexible thinkers; those who don’t like being told what to do, and optimists who tend to see the glass half full rather than half empty,” says clinical psychologist Lisa Cohen. “Chronic pain wears people down, so periods of depression are common; it can be hard to believe positive changes will happen. Many trauma sufferers can’t work, and this in itself creates a feeling of hopelessness. It takes bravery and courage to work through the problem, but keep trying. Every time you try, that’s growth.” While professional help is important, it’s possible to help yourself through…

In the summer of 2016, two Victoria University students with spare time on their hands decided they had the capacity to do something for the better. At the same time, new reports were coming out about period poverty affecting girls’ school attendance and their ability to perform their best academically. The students, Jacinta Gulasekharam and Miranda Hitchings, who were studying economics and marketing, respectively, were upset by the reports and consequently signed up for an entrepreneurial boot camp. What resulted was Dignity – a buy one, give one model where for every box of sanitary items a company purchases, Dignity gives the equivalent away to high schools in need all over New Zealand. Since then they’ve given away more than 11,000 boxes, partnered with 50 schools, and impacted over 20,000…

IF YOU’RE IN-BETWEEN SIZES, VISIT A TAILOR TO MAKE YOUR HEMS FINISH IN THE MOST FLATTERING PLACES 1 A wrap dress, or a v-neck dress that’s cinched at the waist, suits most body shapes, and can be dressed up or down. Coop wrap dress, $199. 2 A pair of straight, dark jeans with some stretch will be comfortable and flattering. Have them shortened so they sit at your ankle or just below – but make sure to wash them first to allow for any shrinkage. Ksubi jeans, $209.95 3 A statement necklace draws eyes up to your face – bonus points if it hangs in a torso-lengthening v-shape. Cathy Pope necklace, $159. 4 A tailored, hip-length jacket will become a wardrobe staple. Take the time to find the right fit…

HAIR PRODUCT Batiste Dry Shampoo. It’s my go-to if I don’t have time to wash my hair. SHOE All my brides name Christian Louboutin’s PVC Degrastrass as their favourite choice of shoe – so they’re mine too. ACCESSORY I love to make a statement with big earrings. These Africa Three Strand 18k gold ball graduated drop earrings by Marco Bicego are gorgeous! MUSICIAN I secretly love Taytay (Taylor Swift). INDULGENCE Petal Cupcakes! They are delicious. STYLE ICON Gary Pepper Girl. MAKEUP PRODUCT NARS Tinted Moisturiser. It’s great for when you want light coverage. RECENT PURCHASE A Gucci belt. I just felt like I needed to get in on the craze. ALBUM Six60. I love every song – they remind me so much of a New Zealand summer. FLOWER/PLANT Bubblegum petunias.…

FACE VALUE 1. The Yoga facial An intensive massage designed to lift, tone and firm the facial muscles, this unique facial offering is the brainchild of Ashleigh Scott of The Facialist. Likened to a gym workout for the face and said to give a ‘facelift’ effect, the forehead, cheekbones, jaw line and under-eye regions can expect to reap plentiful rewards, but being a bespoke experience, areas of your skin that need some extra love will certainly receive it. $100; thefacialist.co.nz 2. The Buccal facial Beginning inside the mouth, lips and jawline (with a pair of surgical gloves, of course) the Buccal facial by Skinography owner Kate Michelmore combines cranial, osteopathic, deep tissue and lymphatic massage techniques to relax, rejuvenate, and eliminate toxins from the body. The treatment to try if…

Cancer treatments affect your ability to have children, as most chemotherapy drugs can damage your eggs. This depends on your age, the types of drugs and the dosage, making it hard to predict how your fertility will be affected. Radiation treatments use high-energy rays to kill cancer cells, which can damage your ovaries. Talk to your healthcare team about fertility before treatment when possible. There might be ways to save or protect your fertility before and maybe even during treatment. For more information about cancer and fertility, visit the Cancer Society website, cancernz.org.nz .…

• Check out any underlying issues that might be impacting your sleep – menopause, stress, thyroid problems, or a snoring partner! • Introduce magnesium into your routine, as it can support relaxation and sleep – Red Seal High Strength Magnesium Complex is a good place to start. • If you have longer term sleep challenges, you could try Red Seal’s Deep Sleep Magnesium, which eases tension in the body and mind, supports serotonin production and contains tart cherry, which supports the body’s natural circadian rhythms – the internal clock that regulates how alert or drowsy you feel. • Take a look at your nutrition – is your diet high in sugar and stimulants? Try replacing caffeinated drinks with a soothing cup of chamomile tea, and avoid MSG, food colourings and…

Warm chickpea and cauliflower salad with honey roasted carrots ‘For a 5:2 option, use only olive oil spray instead of regular olive oil and omit the couscous and the yoghurt dressing in this salad’ SERVES 2 You won’t miss meat with this vegetarian dish! Soft, sweet carrots with spicy chickpeas and cauliflower is such a lovely mix, and this can be enjoyed as a warm dish or served cold as leftovers the next day. 8 baby carrots, tops trimmed 1½ tbsp olive oil 1 tsp honey Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ head cauliflower, broken into florets or cut into wedges ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander 1 leek, white and light green parts only, finely sliced and washed 1 garlic clove, minced 200g (1 cup)…

“He wants to marry you?” My friend Tiny stares at me with his huge dark eyes. “But he hasn’t even done the biz with you yet! What’s his problem – first he’s a tortoise, now he’s a freakin’ hare?” Several well-coiffed West Berlin matrons are staring at us. Are they aghast at Tiny’s language or the fact that – fresh from a film festival in Chongqing – he’s decked out in a long royal-blue embroidered Chinese jacket that sweeps to his knees, with seemingly nothing underneath? “I’m not going to marry him!” I pace the tram platform. “I’m still getting used to being divorced! But maybe if we live together, he’ll finally relax? And even if the whole sex thing is a bit awkward at first, at least he can’t…

They were on Waiheke Wine Tours and eating vegan ice creams and at concerts and at beaches and smashing out another workout at the gym. It had been ages since I’d visited social media, but nothing had changed. People were still putting novelty hats on their dogs and taking pictures of their salads #happy #blessed #gratitude #babies #family #together #love #joy #friends #bleugh. Whereas in my IRL world, my kitchen needed cleaning, my kids were whining and had eaten nothing but white carbs for days, library books were overdue and the faint but distinct smell of cat pee suggested the cats were not going to be in an “aw, cute” Instagram story anytime soon. INSTEAD OF BEATING MYSELF UP, I DECIDED TO MAKE PEACE WITH IT When I looked at…