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Lisa Lygo - Bowen Therapist
Sep 2, 2025
Lisa Lygo - Bowen Therapist
Sep 2, 2025

Lisa was born in Auckland at the start of the 1970s, living in a small campsite community on the North Shore called Browns Bay. She spent a significant part of her life with her grandparents, often hanging out at the beaches. Lisa has many happy memories from those days at Browns Bay beach, where fish were plentiful on the point and the ocean was rich in seaweed. She played in the water for hours, going home totally “sun-kissed.” “An adorable time to grow up,” Lisa tells me.

Lisa enjoyed many sports; she was a keen tennis player and netballer, playing in the top teams for her age right up until the family moved to Wellington. Lisa was fifteen years old, which unfortunately marked the end of her sporting career. Local teams were well established in Wellington, and her attention was drawn elsewhere.

Sep 2, 2025
Successful 2025 Game Bird Season draws to a close
Aug 19, 2025
Successful 2025 Game Bird Season draws to a close
Aug 19, 2025

As game bird hunting seasons conclude across the country, early indications suggest the 2025 season has been another successful year for New Zealand's hunting community.

Aug 19, 2025
One month to go: Iconic Aotearoa artist King Kapisi MNZM to perform halftime show at Samoa vs Fiji Test Match in Rotorua
Aug 6, 2025
One month to go: Iconic Aotearoa artist King Kapisi MNZM to perform halftime show at Samoa vs Fiji Test Match in Rotorua
Aug 6, 2025

With just one month to go until the much-anticipated Manu Samoa v Flying Fijians test match at Rotorua International Stadium, excitement is building - and it’s just been dialled up another level. 

Award-winning hip hop legend King Kapisi MNZM has been announced as the official halftime performer, bringing his powerful Pasifika voice and high-energy stage presence to centre field on Saturday 6 September. 

Aug 6, 2025
The resurgence of Adult Colouring in books
Aug 5, 2025
The resurgence of Adult Colouring in books
Aug 5, 2025

In recent years, adult colouring books have exploded in popularity, and it's not hard to see why. These beautifully illustrated books offer a creative outlet that's both soothing and stimulating. But beyond their entertainment value, colouring books have some surprising benefits that can positively impact both mental and emotional well-being.

Aug 5, 2025
Gem & Bones on tour: Visit to Thames
Aug 1, 2025
Gem & Bones on tour: Visit to Thames
Aug 1, 2025

Gem (My Border Terrier) and I recently took a two-week tour of the Coromandel and Rotorua. We stayed the first week in Thames (New Zealand) at my friends Chris and Shirley’s home. The following article is provided to give people who have not yet visited the Thames a small overview of what to expect when they do. Our hosts spoiled Gem and I, and we are so grateful for their support over the week we were there..

Aug 1, 2025
United Fresh Winter 2025 Trend Report
Jul 16, 2025
United Fresh Winter 2025 Trend Report
Jul 16, 2025

Emerging Global Trends in Fresh Produce: Insights for Aotearoa

As New Zealand settles into the colder months, global insights reveal emerging patterns that are likely to influence what Kiwi shop for, cook with, and think about fresh produce. Here are five key trends to watch for in the second half of 2025.

Jul 16, 2025
Photographer of  the Year - Final Call
Jul 14, 2025
Photographer of the Year - Final Call
Jul 14, 2025

Entries are now open for Photographer of the Year, New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious photographic event.

Jul 14, 2025
NZ Fruit & Vegetable Growers Help Lead the Way in Global Food Security
Jul 8, 2025
NZ Fruit & Vegetable Growers Help Lead the Way in Global Food Security
Jul 8, 2025

AUCKLAND, Tuesday 8 July 2025: Aotearoa's high ranking as one of the world’s most self-sufficient countries is a huge source of pride for our nation’s fruit and vegetable growers who are ramping up our fresh produce supply as global trade tensions escalate. 

Jul 8, 2025
Gem and Bones on tour: Coromandel town & Whitianga (Sunday tiki tour)
Jun 24, 2025
Gem and Bones on tour: Coromandel town & Whitianga (Sunday tiki tour)
Jun 24, 2025

Last Sunday, Gem and I travelled up the west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula to the stunning little settlement of Coromandel town..

The drive from Thames to Coromandel took about an hour, but was very picturesque. The road up was a bit dodgy (skinny) with loads of vehicles towing large caravans or Boats along the way. I was happy Roxanne (The Caravan) was resting back in Thames for this trip.

Jun 24, 2025
Gem & Bones on Tour: On the Road to Tokaanu (Coromandel / Rotorua Tour)
Jun 23, 2025
Gem & Bones on Tour: On the Road to Tokaanu (Coromandel / Rotorua Tour)
Jun 23, 2025

The first day of tour where we are staying one night in Tokaanu then a week in Thames, and a week in Rotorua was very eventful and frightening.

Jun 23, 2025
Aotearoa Today Blogs & Articles from around New Zealand
NZ humidity prevented spread of covid-19 pandemic
Jun 4

Jun 4 NZ humidity prevented spread of covid-19 pandemic

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Magic is sharpening their game at Wintec
Jun 3

Jun 3 Magic is sharpening their game at Wintec

Tony Cutting
Wintec

New Zealand’s favourite netball team is back, and they are sharpening their game at Wintec.

100 Toyota Highlanders to help keep small businesses moving
Jun 2

Jun 2 100 Toyota Highlanders to help keep small businesses moving

Tony Cutting
Toyota NZ

Toyota, in partnership with Mediaworks’ MediaFund, is calling for small businesses to apply from today for the use of a Highlander for a year and a tailored advertising campaign including media and creative material.

Profits from signed rugby ball go to amazing teenage golfer
May 28

May 28 Profits from signed rugby ball go to amazing teenage golfer

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Government tracing app on wrong track
May 21

May 21 Government tracing app on wrong track

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
A CENTURY OF DEFYING CONVENTION: MAZDA 1920-2020
May 20

May 20 A CENTURY OF DEFYING CONVENTION: MAZDA 1920-2020

Tony Cutting
Mazda

Mazda has been setting coupé benchmarks since the beginning. Its very first passenger car was a coupé. Practical and affordable, the two-door, 2.96m- long Mazda R360 was also stylish and, as the lightest vehicle in its class, fun to drive

 NZ urgently needs immediate digital health tech investment
May 19

May 19  NZ urgently needs immediate digital health tech investment

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Hamilton Zoo welcomes baby rhino Zahra
May 15

May 15 Hamilton Zoo welcomes baby rhino Zahra

Tony Cutting
Hamilton City Council

A southern white rhino has been born at Hamilton Zoo – meet Zahra!

Taupō District Mayor rolls out the welcome mat
May 14

May 14 Taupō District Mayor rolls out the welcome mat

Tony Cutting
TAUPŌ DISTRICT COUNCIL

Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas is today rolling out the welcome mat for all New Zealanders, as the country’s battle against COVID-19 moves into alert level two and regional travel resumes.

Toyota confirms Highlander hybrid only for New Zealand market
May 13

May 13 Toyota confirms Highlander hybrid only for New Zealand market

Tony Cutting
Toyota NZ

Toyota has confirmed that from early 2021, the next generation Highlander SUV will offer only a hybrid engine option when it arrives in New Zealand.

Purchasing of gloves and PPE for NZ results in poor quality
May 13

May 13 Purchasing of gloves and PPE for NZ results in poor quality

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Cutting-edge NZ contact tracing service for covid-19 alert level two
May 13

May 13 Cutting-edge NZ contact tracing service for covid-19 alert level two

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Exercise industry ready for alert level two – not business as usual
May 12

May 12 Exercise industry ready for alert level two – not business as usual

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
NZ urgently needs digital health tech investment
May 11

May 11 NZ urgently needs digital health tech investment

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
New online game helps Kiwi kids learn important messages
May 7

May 7 New online game helps Kiwi kids learn important messages

Tony Cutting
Geo AR Games

A new online game developed by New Zealand disaster recovery agencies is the latest weapon in the war against COVID-19.

Otago Polytechnic proposes multi-million-dollar “shovel-ready” projects
May 7

May 7 Otago Polytechnic proposes multi-million-dollar “shovel-ready” projects

Tony Cutting
Otago Polytech

Otago Polytechnic has acted on the Government’s call to develop “shovel-ready” projects, proposing two multi-million-dollar developments aimed at stimulating and supporting economic activity in our city and region.

     

 
      Christchurch  - ExerciseNZ will today advise parliament’s epidemic response committee on how to manage risks associated with covid-19 within exercise facilities and exercise providers in New Zealand in alert level two.   Richard Beddie
May 7

May 7

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Covid-19 track and tracing app the key to Kiwis’ future safety
May 6

May 6 Covid-19 track and tracing app the key to Kiwis’ future safety

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Otago Polytechnic and Otago Cricket join forces to develop International Centre of Cricket Excellence
May 6

May 6 Otago Polytechnic and Otago Cricket join forces to develop International Centre of Cricket Excellence

Tony Cutting
Otago Cricket, Otago Polytech

Otago Polytechnic has partnered with the Otago Cricket Association in an innovative and exciting project, a proposed $1.1 million world-class cricket and education facility – the Otago International Centre of Cricket Excellence, in Dunedin.

NZ could face covid -19 hospitals, rest home pandemic
May 4

May 4 NZ could face covid -19 hospitals, rest home pandemic

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
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