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Is Your Contraception Making You Depressed?
Contraception is something most of us are relatively familiar with but could it be altering our moods? Whether it’s the pill, the implant or an IUD, around 70 percent of the female population of New Zealand are on some form of contraception. Along with preventing pregnancy, contraception is often used to regulate periods, reduce acne...
THE ECOSYSTEM OF HEALTH & MOOD
November / December 2018 Issue
Editor’s Letter: Equality and Diversity
It’s hard to believe that we are already talking about the close of 2018 but as we go to print with this edition, that is indeed what we are doing. In the day to day hustle and bustle of life, it is often hard to take stock of the shifts around us. Things like cultural...
Lady Luxe, Give your timepiece a luxurious upgrade
Give your timepiece a luxurious upgrade with TAG Heuer’s Aqauracer Lady Calibre 9 Automatic watch. The pioneering brand was the first in the world to patent a watertight case and this innovation is carried on to the Aquaracer Lady with water resistance up to 300 metres. With a 12-sided unidirectional rotating bezel, a dial coming...
A Reworked Classic
Inheriting a 35 year old legacy, restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat have acquired iconic Auckland eatery The French Cafe. Adding the fine dining establishment to their family of other award-winning restaurants (Sidart and Cassia) and renaming it Sid at The French Cafe, the Sahrawat’s have kept elements of The French Cafes menu favourites, while adding...
Journey to Excellence
Journey to Excellence October 2018 Summary
Over 300 hundred people joined us for the third installment of the Journey to Excellence forum on the 26th of October in Auckland. Like past events, an incredible panel of New Zealand women shared their professional and personal insights from their careers in business and leadership and their perspectives on creating a more diverse workplace...
Our Panelists for JTE October 2018
KIRI BARFOOT Kiri joined Barfoot & Thompson in 1991 in the Accounts department whilst studying for a commerce degree. She represents the third generation of the Barfoot family within the company. After travelling and working overseas in London and Israel, Kiri returned and has held numerous positions with the company, helping her gain an in-depth...
The Full Panel Discussion, Bringing Equality to the NZ Workplace
While most of us—about 83% of us surveyed—believe we have a diverse population, only two thirds of us believe we have a diverse workforce. While we know about it, we talk about it—some of our panelists today have been working in this space for years—it would seem that we are slow to make change. The...
Style
Next Generation of Lovepods
Lovepods was a collection introduced by Pandora in 2009 as their first 18K gold collection. Now in 2018, the stunning collection is returning with a modern twist as Modern Lovepods. This contemporary edition shares the same elegance and embraces the same natural inspiration as the past, but is elevated in terms of versatility, featuring only light...
Floral Notes
The perfect accompaniment to a sunny spring day- A statement floral dress. Be it in dainty liberty prints, bold tropical styles or fun metallic numbers, any offering is sure to have you coming up roses....
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Eat
The Pop-Up Champagne Sessions You Won’t Want To Miss This Summer
Pink Gin Is About To Be Your Newest Drink Obsession
You Can Now Get Espresso Martinis Delivered Straight To Your Door
Beauty
Colour Block
Lancôme’s yearly tradition of collaborating on a collection with a designer has this year seen them pair with American fashion house, Proenza Schouler. The meeting of minds has offered us a beauty collection strong on colour, giving wearers a powerful statement where they can express their individuality. Products include an eye palette, lipsticks and a...
Skin Ageing Starts in our 20s
But world-first serums will help to reduce the signs of premature ageing Scientists say our skin goes through some unavoidable and unwelcome changes in our 30s and sometimes even in our late 20s. Says Dr Travis Badenhorst, scientist at Snowberry skin care (and President of the NZ Society of Cosmetic Chemists), there’s a ‘before-and-after’ process...
Balmy Nights
Leave a trail of richness in your wake when running wild and free. Christian Dior J’Adore Absolu, EDP, 50ml, $234. Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Rose Rouge, EDP, 75ml, $230. Narciso Rouge, EDP, 50ml, $170. Calvin Klein Women, EDP, 50ml $109. Jimmy Choo Fever, EDP, 100ml, $175, 60ml, $125 40ml, $85. Dolce & Gabbana...
Food
A Reworked Classic
Inheriting a 35 year old legacy, restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat have acquired iconic Auckland eatery The French Cafe. Adding the fine dining establishment to their family of other award-winning restaurants (Sidart and Cassia) and renaming it Sid at The French Cafe, the Sahrawat’s have kept elements of The French Cafes menu favourites, while adding...
Passion For The Bloom
Living in a bustling household with the stresses of life can oftentimes make the idea of cutting up carrots or paring parsnips for a meal seem more of a chore. Launched in August, a new cookbook written by Mat Pember and Jocelyn Cross, will let you into a little secret. You no longer have to...
Rose Geranium Leaf Pound Cake
This is an old-fashioned cake that is given a wonderful twist with the addition of heavily-scented rose geranium leaves. Pressing the leaves to the sides of the Bundt tin gives a fantastic visual effect. Serves 10-12 500 g (1 lb 2 oz/2 cups) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 515 g (1 lb 2 oz/2....
Living
Neutral Ground
Go back to basics and embrace the cool sophistication of textured neutrals. The Atelier collection of wallpaper from Resene melds a natural, linen-like surface with a warm, sandy hue for an aesthetic that is both versatile and timeless. Available from Resene...
Spring Fling
Florals for Spring need no longer be predictable with a fresh take on the perennial trend. A crisp palette of dusky pinks and earthy greens get a dose of warmth with honey toned woods while stylised prints keep the look sophisticated and modern....
Primary School
For a Mondrian worthy colour scheme, we’re imagining spaces filled with primary tones in sharp, sleek silhouettes. Rich, rusty reds, warm, saffron yellows and deep cobalt blues make for a dramatic statement all about colour....
Experience
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