THE GOOD LIFE

A life well lived is a life worth living

CLEAN MACHINE This dual vacuum and mop is a hassle-free way to clean your home, while also being the first robotic vacuum with built-in, mobile air freshening. It also features an auto-empty station and an oscillating mopping attachment, all controlled by the Ecovacs Home app. This Deebot T9+ includes mapping and navigation technology, with obstacle detection and avoidance and minimises dust exposure and dispersal.

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BOYSENBERRY BREKKIE Once in a while, a delicious collab comes along to make your taste buds tingle. When Pic’s Peanut Butter’s Nelson berry processor closed down, they were left with 405 kgs of boysenberries on their doorstep. Pic’s hatched a plan to save the berries with the people at Cathedral Cove Naturals, creating this limited-edition Coconut Yoghurt infused with Pic’s Boysenberry Jelly – opening a new door of berry goodness available in supermarkets nationwide.

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JOYOUS DESIGN The quirky style and rich personality of Pols Potten’s range of sculptural vases and ceramic art fuses contemporary design with Dutch tradition. Now available from McKenzie and Willis, these authentic, highquality pieces are accessible works of art to display at home. This Yourtube Ceramic Vase is typical of the Pols Potten passion for naturally sourced materials and an imaginative approach to décor.

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THE GIFT OF GREAT HAIR Dyson has launched two fuchsia giftsets filled with treats to spoil your hair. The Supersonic Hairdryer is designed for fast drying in a set that includes a new attachment to smooth down pesky flyaways, a paddle brush and detangling comb. The Dyson Corrale straightener is cord-free and always at the right temperature. This stylish gift set includes a heat resistant travel pouch, hairbrushes and a sleek carry case.

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A GUIDE FOR YOUR GUT Christchurch’s raw food crusaders Margo and Rosa Flannagan, aka Two Raw Sisters, have just launched a new 13-week FODMAP workshop in collaboration with Woman’s Health dietitian Sara Widdowson from Your Monthly. This online course is designed to take the research, stress and guesswork out of FODMAP to help improve IBS or IBS-like symptoms such as bloating, cramps, gas and irregular bowels.

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FASHION HOUND Not just a destination for eco-conscious homeware and furniture, A&C Homestore stocks a capsule clothing range for each season from planet-friendly designers. This houndstooth blazer is a twist on a classic winter staple, with an oversized fit that strikes the perfect balance for work or weekend wear.

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LIGHT LOCAL This Duomo Piccolo Stem Wall Light, is from just one of many beautiful lighting collections by Christchurch based Nightworks Studio. The talented designers have taken their unique lighting collection to customers around the world. These beautifully engineered lights are built to last, using solid raw materials to reflect a modern Kiwi lifestyle and aesthetic.

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READING NOOK

BORDERING ON MIRACULOUS

By Lynley Edmeades and Saskia Leek Publisher Massey University Press

This beautiful picture book for grownups is the fourth in the ko¯rero series. This collaboration between poet Lynley Edmeades and painter Saskia Leek explores everyday miracles, where intense domestic observations merge with the philosophical in a quest for deeper meaning. SOLO Backcountry adventuring in Aotearoa New Zealand

By Hazel Phillips Publisher Massey University Press

Peppered with stories from our backcountry history, this book is for all those who long to wade through emerald rivers and breathe the mountain air. Journalist and author Hazel Phillips drew inspiration from three years living in mountain huts and tramping alone, from Ruapehu and Arthur’s Pass to the Ruahine Range and Fiordland.

LIFE IN THE SHALLOWS The wetlands of Aotearoa New Zealand

By Karen Denyer and Monica Peters Publisher Massey University Press

Rich and diverse but often unloved, Aotearoa’s wetlands are the most vulnerable of our ecosystems. This highly illustrated and fascinating book explores the wetlands of Aotearoa. The deep cultural and spiritual significance of wetlands for Ma¯ori, and the collaboration of ma¯tauranga Ma¯ori and western science in continuing to improve our understanding of these special places.