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  • Top of the world in Rotorua

    Top of the world in Rotorua

    Despite being only three and a half hours south of Auckland, a trip to Rotorua is something of the level of an “overseas holiday” for us,  in terms of the excitement that the children hold. We went there last year closer to springtime and this year went in mid-June in the depths of New Zealand…

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  • Breast Cancer Cure is hosting Mother’s Day Lunch at Abbeville Estate

    Breast Cancer Cure is hosting Mother’s Day Lunch at Abbeville Estate

    On Sunday, 10th May at 12pm, Breast Cancer Cure (BCC) is hosting an exclusive Mother’s Day Lunch in the elegant ambiance of the homestead at Abbeville Estate. Patron of BCC, Dame Trelise Cooper and BCC Ambassador Petra Bagust, accompanied by their mothers, will host a three-course lunch with wine of preference and a gift bag…

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  • THE WEEK ON THREAD: EPISODE 14

    THE WEEK ON THREAD: EPISODE 14

    The Week On Thread: Episode 14 with highlights in photos of some the things I’ve been up to and enjoying this week at fashion events, beauty launches, and more. To follow highlights on social media, see our Instagram account at @threadNZ and Facebook page at Thread.co.nz and Twitter at @threadnz. Project Plantae You may have seen…

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  • Dermalogica launches Redness Relief Primer at Masu

    Dermalogica launches Redness Relief Primer at Masu

    Imagine a product that is incredibly soothing and makes you look good, all the while correcting your skin? Such is the miracle-worker invented by Dermalogica, called Redness Relief Primer SPF20. This little green-hued beaut is a primer and skin treatment in one; it is a makeup primer, but it also provides comfort for sensitive skin made all…

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  • Hello, yellow

    Hello, yellow

    Hello, yellow. The new Sodastream Play is out and super cute and colourful to boot. The first thing you notice about the Play is the cool new design. SodaStream has again partnered with Yves Behar, world-renowned designer and social entrepreneur. Behar’s design re-examines the interface, shape and material selection of the SodaStream system, redefining the…

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  • The Food Show 2014 highlights in pictures

    The Food Show 2014 highlights in pictures

    The Food Show Auckland 2014 – see our highlights in pictures of our picks of the best to see, drink, and eat. The Food Show was on at ASB Showgrounds Thurs 31 Jul – Sun 3 August with the best of local artisan and boutique food (and a few commercial brands too.) Below: some of…

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  • BLACK BEAUTY Fashion Editorial

    BLACK BEAUTY Fashion Editorial

    Check out BLACK BEAUTY, our exclusive SS14 fashion editorial shoot using almost entirely black clothes – with an unexpected pop of neon. The shoot, by Ali Dalziell of Alis Makeup Station and Photoessence Photography used Inika Cosmetics on Clyne models styled by Greer Boyce in clothing from Ciel PR. The shoot aims for the ground…

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  • Behind the scenes with Josh Emett and Mastermatch

    Behind the scenes with Josh Emett and Mastermatch

    We went to Ostro in Britomart this week for a peek behind the scenes – and a taster – of Josh Emett’s brand new food and wine matching concept, Mastermatch. The public can visit www.mastermatch.co.nz and sign up to receive seasonal recipes matched by Michelin star chef Josh Emett to wines so you never need…

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  • This week with Thread: Episode 1

    This week with Thread: Episode 1

    Here’s what we’re liking right now, in This week with Thread: Episode 1 Amazing ingredients and Villa Maria wine arrived for me to live tweet-and-cook prawns and duck this Sunday from 6pm sharp. You can follow the launch action by following the #mastermatch hashtag on Twitter and following @joshemett and @threadnz. The public can get…

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  • We try: Albert Park Cafe

    We try: Albert Park Cafe

    For the second half of our work experience day, we had the pleasure of visiting Albert Park Cafe at 18 Kitchener Street. We met with the current owner and head-chef, Holly, who gave us some background information on the cafe’s history. Albert Park Cafe has been around for a long time and due to its…

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