Health Essentials: Reflect, Release and Realign

If you haven’t noticed by now, my ‘modus operandi’ is optimal health. And optimal health doesn’t just cover physical health; it’s the food you’re eating, the people you are spending time with, the media you are consuming, the business or job you are giving your time to – each of these impacts your overall optimal health.

Ross’ Ramblings: Aussie Antics – Part 1

My French friends, Jacques and Marie and their two young children, who participated in the cricket match mentioned in Part 1, eventually left Aotearoa bound for New Caledonia where they stayed for some months before heading to Fiji. They invited me to join them to sail with them to Vanuatu, so I flew to Nadi and boarded their 40-foot yacht.

Proud to be Local: Featuring Nina Winter

Proud to be Local — brought to you by CFM — is our inspirational feature, highlighting home-grown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world.

Time to Indulge – Sipping Smart: A guide to wines that won’t break the bank

This article captures independent thinking on wines that consumers can enjoy this summer, affordable and approachable wines with character that won’t empty your wallet. I also touch on wine/food pairings to complement your dining experience whether that be in a restaurant, lunch on your balcony, a BBQ or friends over for an afternoon tipple.

The Taonga of Paeroa – Darby Tuhaka’s Call for Unity

Darby Tuhaka is an artist, advocate, activist, cultural preservationist and healer. His business, Healing Ink Studio, is a multi-faceted venture, home to tā moko (traditional tattoo), whakairo (carving) and rongoā (traditional medicine). It’s also what he calls “a destination for discarded taonga (treasures)”. 

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