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Favourite flavours: what we're eating & where.

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Delighting the senses with deliciousness; some of the top spots in Auckland, Wānaka and Melbourne.

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Dwayne Rowsell on Boxing, Fitness and Community

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Studio Box – a welcoming place to show up, not show off

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Pamela Sidhu speaks to movement

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We sat and talked with Pamela Sidhu about her practices in Yoga and Pilates and the pillar this has become in her life.

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Garden Tales with Lucy Donaldson

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Raglan local Lucy Donaldson is well-known for her self-sufficient garden @gardentalesnz and is now synonymous with gluten-free goodness via her brand of loaves.

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The story behind Ima’s famous hot cross buns

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Beyond the pages, meet Mandy of Bookety Book Books

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As book lovers ourselves, we were excited to speak with Mandy and hear about her favourite reads, where she looks for her next book and how the Bookety Book Books community has grown over the past three years. Our to-read list just got a whole lot bigger…

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This International Women's Day, meet Camille & Leda.

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We love women. That’s obvious. We also adore dogs. So to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 who better to talk to than Leda Taylor and her wife Camille, the terrific twosome behind Follow The Leda.

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Perfect for festive sharing, try Gretchen’s delicious Herby Feta and Pistachio Dip.

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Gretchen Lowe is a self-taught cook, food stylist and photographer. As a busy mother and wife her approach to food is all about deliciousness without the fuss.

Loaded with flavour, her recipes are designed for easy and fun fare, ideally shared with family and friends. As we approach the festive season, what could be better than this delicious dip paired perfectly with some seeded crackers?

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Food

Perfect for festive sharing, try Gretchen’s delicious Herby Feta and Pistachio Dip.

N6 A6053

Gretchen Lowe is a self-taught cook, food stylist and photographer. As a busy mother and wife her approach to food is all about deliciousness without the fuss.

Loaded with flavour, her recipes are designed for easy and fun fare, ideally shared with family and friends. As we approach the festive season, what could be better than this delicious dip paired perfectly with some seeded crackers?

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Wellness

Tune in: A guided meditation just for you.

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Take the time to tune into the good.
We’re excited to be able to share an amazing resource. Our friend Sarah Lindsay from SALA has developed a short, guided sensory meditation just for our community.

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Annika is a talented kitchen and interior designer based in New Plymouth where she lives with her husband Brad and two boys, as well as Rocco, the family pooch.

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Annika is a talented kitchen and interior designer based in New Plymouth where she lives with her husband Brad and two boys, as well as Rocco, the family pooch.

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Annika is a talented kitchen and interior designer based in New Plymouth where she lives with her husband Brad and two boys, as well as Rocco, the family pooch.

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At Home with Heidi Rawstorn

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We’re excited to bring you another of our At Home With…series. This is when we give you a little insight into some of our community; how they live their lives, their stylish homes and, of course, their top Ashley & Co. picks.

This week, we’re At Home With Heidi Rawstorn.

A busy Mum of three, Heidi lives in a beautifully minimalistic beachside home in sunny Papamoa. Active and down to earth, Heidi’s refreshingly open about the reality of Mum life, yet she always manages to looks chic while she’s doing it!

Beyond her devoted love of her coffee machine, Heidi is a dedicated Ashley & Co. fan. Here she reveals her favourite scents, how she incorporates fragrance into her busy family life and where you might find her in a moment of calm…

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Summer Picnic Inspiration

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Enjoy some picnic picks from some of our favourite partners

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At Home With Jess Britten

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Handmade | Giving with love this Christmas

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Christmas is a time for showing you care, not only through thoughtful presents, but by taking the time to make homemade gifts too.

We’re happy to share some of our favourite recipes for homemade gifts that will go down a treat over the festive season. Easy but impressive, these goodies are fun to package and give, with love.

Clear the kitchen, gather friends and kids, it’s a great time to craft and create!

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