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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
Biking just once a day cuts carbon emissions by 67 percent
Apr 1

Apr 1 Biking just once a day cuts carbon emissions by 67 percent

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Aotearoa’s biggest city may hit two million by early 2030s
Mar 31

Mar 31 Aotearoa’s biggest city may hit two million by early 2030s

kip Brook
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Te taiao (nature) inspires young Ngāti Toa  
Mar 30

Mar 30 Te taiao (nature) inspires young Ngāti Toa  

kip Brook
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First NZ School Strike 4 Climate action since covid
Mar 30

Mar 30 First NZ School Strike 4 Climate action since covid

kip Brook
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Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain, latest research finds
Mar 26

Mar 26 Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain, latest research finds

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Māngere College calls for past students and staff to come and join the 50 year celebration
Mar 26

Mar 26 Māngere College calls for past students and staff to come and join the 50 year celebration

Tony Cutting
Mangere College

Māngere College is turning 50 this year. And we want all past students, whanau and staff to join us in celebrating this special milestone.

Drink coffee to accelerate fat-burning before exercise   
Mar 26

Mar 26 Drink coffee to accelerate fat-burning before exercise  

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Whittaker’s welcomes founder’s admission to the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame
Mar 26

Mar 26 Whittaker’s welcomes founder’s admission to the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame

Tony Cutting
Whittakers

Whittaker’s is honoured by the official admission of J.H. Whittaker to the Young Enterprise New Zealand Business Hall of Fame, which comes as Whittaker’s marks its 125th year in 2021.

Kiwis’ financial wellbeing improves since first covid lockdown
Mar 25

Mar 25 Kiwis’ financial wellbeing improves since first covid lockdown

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Record NZ cyber incidents just the tip of the iceberg:  Rob Pope
Mar 24

Mar 24 Record NZ cyber incidents just the tip of the iceberg: Rob Pope

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
NZ power and petrol will not increase as climate change kicks in
Mar 24

Mar 24 NZ power and petrol will not increase as climate change kicks in

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Opportunities and challenges as Aotearoa embraces climate-resilience
Mar 24

Mar 24 Opportunities and challenges as Aotearoa embraces climate-resilience

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
NZ climate change benefits include better health, quieter streets, cleaner water
Mar 23

Mar 23 NZ climate change benefits include better health, quieter streets, cleaner water

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
World meteorological day amid concerns about the oceans
Mar 23

Mar 23 World meteorological day amid concerns about the oceans

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
Transport emissions crucial to NZ meeting climate targets
Mar 23

Mar 23 Transport emissions crucial to NZ meeting climate targets

kip Brook
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Wear a mask this winter: covid is here to stay
Mar 23

Mar 23 Wear a mask this winter: covid is here to stay

kip Brook
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Aotearoa must accelerate climate change efforts to reach targets
Mar 22

Mar 22 Aotearoa must accelerate climate change efforts to reach targets

kip Brook
Make Lemonade
New Zealanders’ activities are driving emissions
Mar 19

Mar 19 New Zealanders’ activities are driving emissions

kip Brook
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More than $1 million of NZ art works under the hammer
Mar 19

Mar 19 More than $1 million of NZ art works under the hammer

kip Brook
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March 19: world sleep day, crucial for people’s wellbeing
Mar 16

Mar 16 March 19: world sleep day, crucial for people’s wellbeing

kip Brook
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