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9 Festive food and drink favorite's to enjoy in the sun

9 Festive food and drink favorite's to enjoy in the sun

Vayle Hammond   2/12/2024 10:10am

While snowy scenes and cosy fires define the holiday for many, down under, we’re enjoying Christmas with a side of sunshine, BBQs, and plenty of outdoor fun. Isn’t it time we swapped out the roast turkey and traditional Christmas pud with a menu more fitting? We’ve rounded up ten favourite festive foods and drinks to make a Kiwi Christmas the best kind of Christmas.
 

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Big Smoke or Big on Lifestyle? Benefits of Rural Living

Big Smoke or Big on Lifestyle? Benefits of Rural Living

Vayle Hammond   1/11/2024 7:07am

Is moving rurally an itch you’d like to scratch? From better work-life balance and a lower cost of living to improved overall wellbeing and much more, here, we’ve rounded up the biggest benefits you can expect from a shift to rural New Zealand.

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Beekeeping for Beginners

Beekeeping for Beginners

Vayle Hammond   1/10/2024 6:06am

Have you ever dreamed of bringing the buzz to your backyard with your very own thriving hive? Whether you’re looking to support your local honeybee populations, are fascinated by these pint-sized pollinators or simply love the thought of producing your own honey, there’s a lot to learn about keeping your own bees. Wing your way through our beekeeping guide for beginners and see if this sweet-as-honey hobby could be for you.

 
 

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Tips To Celebrate Your Dad This Father’s Day!

Tips To Celebrate Your Dad This Father’s Day!

Vayle Hammond   28/08/2024 10:10am

Father’s Day socks and jocks are fine but meaningful, memory-making gifts are miles better. Stuck for ideas? Here’s the inspiration you need to unearth the perfect gift for your dad this Father’s Day.

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Tips to secure your children's financial future through property!

Tips to secure your children's financial future through property!

Vayle Hammond   1/08/2024 10:10am

 

Getting on the property ladder is hard. In fact, for many of our younger generations, it seems like a pipe dream. Here, we look at how investment decisions you, as a parent, make now will assist them in years to come and what you can do to support your children in building a solid financial future.

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10 cosy and chic styling updates for your home!

10 cosy and chic styling updates for your home!

Vayle Hammond   7/06/2024 7:07am

 It’s time to stow those linen throws, wave goodbye to cool neutral interiors and hunker down for some Hygge winter vibes. Read on for 10 cosy and chic styling updates to turn up the heat in your home this winter.

 
 

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