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What’s your Kiwi barbecue personality?

Summer is finally here: time to chuck something on the barbecue and make the most of the lovely long evenings. In our travels, we found this lovely bit of humour about “barbecue personalities”. Here’s our Kiwi take – which one are you? The TV cooking show contestant This barbecue host won’t just offer you a slab of steak and a bit of corn wrapped in foil. They will have been to their local high-end grocer for the best cut of meat – or, if you’re living in the country, may...

Your six-step self-care toolkit

Once again, New Zealanders are pulling together to stamp out Covid-19. In times like these, it’s more important than ever to take care of each other and ourselves.The message is akin to one you may have heard before, flying to your destination: “Put your mask on first, before assisting others.” It’s key to take care of yourself, so you can be there for your loved ones. Here are some steps you can take to cope with these times – and if there’s anything that we can help you with as you...

How gardening improves well-being: Research

A new study on the health benefits of home gardening has revealed that tending to your greens just twice a week can improve your well-being, and lower stress levels. The main motivator for gardening was found to be the pleasure that it brought to people’s lives, and the time spent indulging in the activity increased with the amount of vegetation growth. Like to know how your ‘green thumb’ is making you healthy? Here are some key findings. How does gardening help? According to Roy...

The benefits of trying new things

Have you been yearning to play the guitar? Or maybe to learn a new language, or how to surf, or bake a cake? Even if there’s nothing wrong with routine (after all, a routine means stability), there might be something you have longed to do for a while. Whatever your interests, not only can learning something new be fun, but also quite beneficial. According to science, trying new things has proven benefits for your health and mental wellbeing, and you can find something that suits your time...

The insurance cover for cancer, strokes, heart attacks and more

Often, when you hear of someone encountering a serious medical event, they talk about the unexpected financial costs involved. Even when their medical treatment is through the public system, there are often extra costs associated with childcare while they are in hospital, for instance, or the cost of family members taking time off work to help at home. The good news is that there’s a type of insurance that is designed to step in, in just those sorts of situations. When you suffer a serious for...

Time to review what you’re covered for?

If you already have insurance, but it’s been a while since you reviewed it, then an insurance refresher might be worth your while. One thing we have all learned all too well in the last year, is that life is unpredictable – and it’s important to ensure you have appropriate financial protection for it. With these ever-changing circumstances, it’s easy to set and forget your insurance. But that could mean you’re not using your cover to its full potential, including claiming on everything...