NEXT的October 2019目录

Like any woman who has a demanding job, parents young kids, keeps a household (semi) functioning, helps pay off a mortgage, frets about the future of the planet and wastes too much time on Instagram – I often complain that I’m too busy; generally overstretched and under-resourced for daily living. I’m sure you know what I mean. The hectic pace of modern life is enough to have us all wanting to breathe into a bag. But I’m also exceedingly grateful that I was born into this era. I think of all the opportunities that my grandmother never had but which I’ve been blessed with: the chance to travel the world, fulfil career ambitions, and share the domestic load with my husband – without automatically being relegated to the cooking and…

Sitting back and relaxing with a cup of tea is one of life’s great pleasures, but in today’s busy, modern lifestyle, those moments of serenity can be a little hard to find. Ti Ora is coming to the rescue by giving you a chance to win a beautiful gift pack of Ti Ora’s premium teas, along with a $500 Canopy Camping voucher, so you can book yourself a glamping experience at one of more than 50 luxury campsites across the country. Meaning ‘tea of wellbeing’in Maori,Ti Ora teas are made with large-cut leaf pieces, hearty chunks of fruit and native New Zealand botanicals.Take a moment to pause,and reconnect with nature as you sip on a cup of Ti Ora tea surrounded by New Zealand’s beauty.Transport,food and activities not included.R18.T&Cs apply.…

“When I was pregnant with my first born, I was referred by a family member. She advised me of the services that Bellyful provided and I just had to check it out for myself. When I did finally come around to doing that, I was so blown away by how much they actually did. I’d just come home with this newborn baby and wasn’t thinking of meals. Thanks to my family member, I was able to reach out for that help and in return, refer others and let them know just how great Bellyful is. “They took the burden off my shoulders so I didn’t have to worry about cooking meals. The meals were easy, convenient and so good! I was able to focus on so many other things which…

Each month, we reward our interviewee and the person who nominated her with a gift. This month, the Weleda Almond Sensitive Skin prize, worth $130, includes Hand Cream, Body Lotion, Body Wash, Cleansing Lotion and Facial Cream. To make a nomination, email next@bauermedia.co.nz with ‘Beauty of Giving’ in the subject line, and let us know why your nominee should be featured. To find out more about the songwriters’ circle and Steph’s music, including details of upcoming shows, go to stephcasey.com…

NO PROBLEMO In the modern workplace, ‘no’ can be considered a career-limiting word. But in a recent piece for the Harvard Business Review, business writer Joseph Grenny makes a case for using the ‘n’ word more often. Try his tricks to soften the blow of the ‘no’: • Give a reason for your refusal. It’s no doubt a good one, and the receiver will be understanding. A blunt ‘no’, on the other hand, will leave them wondering what’s up. • Be firm, but have humility in the delivery. Overstating your position will cause unnecessary conflict. • Be genuine. You don’t need to apologise, but letting someone know you sympathise with the position they’re in shows that you still share in their value system. • Ask for permission. This mitigates any…

Ease into spring office dressing with a belted shirt dress in an eye-catching pattern. Wear with a white T-shirt for a smarter take on weekend dressing. Evoke warmer days to come with organic ocean pearls. Not just waist-defining, drawstrings add interest with a ruching effect. Pairs perfectly with denim for a casual alternative to your black or navy blazer. For support and style, a sturdy slingback is the perfect go-between. The plain white tee gets a subtle update with a high-neck and ribbing. Pull a look together with a bright pop of colour A flattering silhouette in a versatile shade makes for a wardrobe superstar. Sporty stripes give a preppy twist to a pretty knit. Tip Keep your leather shoes clean with a soft shoe brush.…

Q Everywhere I look there are pants and skirts with high waists, but I’m not sure if they work for me. Do you have any tips? A Waistlines change and repeat just like any other trend. Empire waistlines were first introduced in the late 1700s, dropped waists arrived with the 1920s and both have been repeated over the years. Fast forward to this season and you will find it difficult to buy anything with a waistline that doesn’t at least sit at your waist or above. It’s not the first time we’ve seen this, and no doubt won’t be the last, but these can be extremely tricky for some of us to wear. You would think that anything that sits at your waist would be fine, after all it’s your…

Q:Is there an easy way to manage my children’s access to the internet on their devices? A:It can be very daunting for parents to see their kids take on the worldwide web, but luckily you can control access by setting up a secure home wifi system. The Netgear Orbi allows you to manage your children’s screen time with smart parental controls. This lets you easily manage content and time spent online on any device in your household. noelleeming.co.nz/techsolutions…

Have you ever felt under ridiculous pressure to get a very important thing done at work? Struggled to switch off after a long week of working through your ‘to do’ list? Been upset by difficult conversations with clients or colleagues? And then found yourself getting grouchy with the people you love because you had a really hard day in the office? I know I have. The bad news is these workplace stressors aren’t going away. Even when we accomplish the task, nail the list and somehow ignore workplace conflict, there will always be something at work to create tension. The good news is that science can provide direction to help us handle the lifetime of work-related pressures we face. THE TOOLS WE NEED Using tools from positive psychology and neuroscience,…

Kale caesar salad SERVES 2 400g can chickpeas ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp ground turmeric ¼ tsp smoked paprika Pinch of sea salt 1 tsp olive oil 80g (2 cups) kale leaves, shredded 80g (2 cups) cos lettuce leaves, roughly chopped ½ red onion, finely sliced 1 avocado, sliced TEMPEH BAKON ¼ tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp liquid smoke (see Tip) 2 tsp coconut aminos or tamari 1 tsp coconut sugar Pinch of sea salt 150g tempeh, finely sliced CAESAR DRESSING 125ml (½ cup) aquafaba (chickpea water from the can) 80g (½ cup) cashews Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves 2 tsp capers, drained and rinsed Pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (optional) GARLIC BREAD 2 garlic…

Saturday brunch at the Barn, which is always full of Kiwis as it’s one of the few cafés in Berlin where you can get a macchiato that isn’t served in a massive bowl with so much foam that it looks as if the barista’s gone crazy with the washing-up liquid. “Macchiato?” sniggers Tiny’s boyfriend, newly imported from LA. “Caffeine is soooo retro!” He smooths his beard (when will the hipster thing finally become retro?) and adds, seemingly apropos of nothing, “I think it should be compulsory for everyone to have a teeth-whitening treatment once a year.” Tiny roars with laughter, and my writer’s brain thinks, ‘What a funny comment! It’s always interesting to hear other people’s off-the-wall observations.’ Later, as I walk to the tram stop, my brain is still…

Things that are having a trendy moment right now: vegan sneakers, eco masking, snackable CBD – and also, maybe, letting your freak flag fly. At least that’s what I hoped. Hands up if, like me, you thought we’ve been through a bit of a revolution where people feel emboldened to show their true selves in all their weirdo glory? Yee-haa! I’m thinking of things like the success of comedian Hannah Gadsby’s standup show Nanette, the body positivity of Shrill writer Lindy West and the growing awareness about gender fluidity, disabilities and discrimination about mental health and all the things that get labelled SJW (social justice warriors) by angry men in baseball caps who think “intersectionality” is something to do with traffic jams. I seriously thought those of us who are…

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Critically ill kids all deserve the best possible chance, wherever they are in New Zealand, but it costs $1.5 million a year to keep Starship’s life-saving National Air Ambulance service running. Without donations this vital service could not continue. From serious complications with normal childhood illnesses through to heart conditions, seizures, meningitis and accidents, Starship’s Air Ambulance crew are ready to go at a moment’s notice, and are literally a paediatric intensive care unit in the sky. We share the stories of two Kiwi kids who are living proof that this service saves lives. Jasmine Curran, 10 FLOWN FROM THE BAY OF ISLANDS At the age of five, Jasmine suffered a cardiac arrest and slipped from a boat in a remote part of the Bay of Islands. Her father shouted…

“Halfway through my pregnancy with my daughter Saoirse, now three, I discovered Bellyful via one of the flyers in my midwife’s office. At the time I was really sick, but still managing. I thought to myself, ‘This would be handy if I got worse.’ In my third trimester I did get worse. I had to give up work much earlier than I was expecting to. “I applied for Bellyful online and a lady called me the next week. As my circumstances were different to their usual clients, it was a few days before they offered us some meals. I was in labour when there was a knock at the door. At this stage I’d completely forgotten Bellyful was coming. I was in labour for 72 hours before having an emergency…

Tell me a bit about your background… Of Ngapuhi descent, I was raised in Ahipara, a small town in the Far North. It’s a beautiful area but there’s a lot of poverty, a lot of unemployment. Growing up in a place like that, you see it all, but my mother and father always had a real heart for the community. If there was a baby crying down the road, my mother would go and offer help, on many occasions breaking up fights. She was pretty fearless and very non-judgemental, and I think I took that on board from a very young age. Whenever I heard stories of abuse, whether it was locally or on the news, I always had a very deep stirring in my heart, and it’s not something…

One of the finalists in this year’s NEXT Woman of the Year Awards had two patented innovations to her name before the age of 25. Another has an asteroid named after her. These women are successful with a capital S. But what makes them truly remarkable, and why we think it’s so important to celebrate them, is that their efforts are for the good of others. Their success makes a difference to New Zealand as a whole. And that’s inspirational. Whether they are empowering others in their field, directly benefitting their communities or forging a new path to widen industry opportunities, our aim is to shine a light on the incredible work this diverse set of women do. Across six categories: Arts & Culture, Sport, Education, Community, Health & Science,…

I started Yu Mei because I couldn’t find a bag that would carry everything I needed in a day – my laptop, phone, 10 jerseys for the Dunedin cold… My friend Laura Braid had the same problem – and the Braidy bag was born. It’s still our most popular style today. In 2014, I was the recipient of an AMP National Scholarship that provided mentoring and a cash prize, and allowed Yu Mei to transition from a university project into a commercially viable brand. In 2015, we showed at our first New Zealand Fashion Week and have grown from there. We have 36 stockists internationally and have just opened our flagship store in Wellington. I oversee everything: designing, sourcing materials, shooting collections, hosting sales appointments, logistics, production, delivery and everything…

MY JOB IN ONE SENTENCE: I produce, direct and host the show TradeZone Addicted to Fishing, Saturdays on Prime at 5pm. WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT MY WORK: I love being on or in the ocean, catching fish and spending time with people who love fishing too. PERK OF THE JOB: Travelling to parts of our beautiful country and beyond that I may not have had the opportunity to see otherwise. CURRENT CAREER GOAL: To create 13 fresh, interesting and dynamic episodes each year. MY MORNING ROUTINE: I wake up and exercise most mornings. I find that if I start my day with movement it puts me into a good headspace and clean eating follows. WHEN I GET TO WORK: First I drink the coffee, then I do the things.…

‘JUMPSUITS AND MATCHING SETS IN THE SAME PRINT WERE STANDOUTS ON THE STREETS, FROM NEW YORK AND TOKYO,TO PARIS’ Meet Ruth... “I love my job and feel really lucky,” Ruth Ellison says of her role as a clothes designer for Farmers. Pulling together design ranges for two special brands sees her travelling overseas several times a year spotting trends. “My personal style is pretty pared back because I’m always channelling all my creative energy into new designs.” DESIGN SOURCE Ruth finds inspiration for her designs all around her – from local ground to international buying trips. “I spent a lot of time at Raglan beach last summer and that sparked the idea for a nikau palm print as a statement fabric for a summer range.” She says trips to LA…

Your evening regime START IN THE BATHROOM Night time is the right time to take advantage of our body’s natural repair process. But our skin is a lot less able to regenerate and repair itself if it’s covered in the day’s grime. “Double cleansing your skin is a must in the evening to ensure the pores are clean and clear and you have removed all traces of makeup, dirt, oil and pollution,” says https://murad.co.nz/ Murad’s Australasia Pacific education manager Katy Bacon. And the earlier the better. “Our bodies’ circadian rhythm works to regenerate skin between 9 and 12pm so it’s important to have your night-time products applied before 9pm to ensure healthy, regenerated and youthful-looking skin in the morning.” So what should we put on our skin after cleansing? Katy…

1. Shiseido Adenogen Hair Energizing Shampoo, $52 Improved scalp health is the aim of the game here. With antibacterial ingredients, this shampoo targets excess oil trapped in the pores of the scalp, preventing dryness and creating the ideal environment for growth. 2. Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Shampoo, $7 Promising 10x stronger hair after just one use, this shampoo combines natural apple extract with strengthening ceramide to rebuild hair from the roots and make it resistant to breakage. 3. Not Your Mother’s Way To Grow Long & Strong Shampoo, $22 Cruelty-free and formulated without sulfates, parabens or dyes, this shampoo harnesses the hair-boosting potential of biotin, horse chestnut seed extract and a multi-vitamin complex to encourage growth. 4. Lee Stafford Hair Growth Shampoo, $22 Containing Pro-Growth™ complex, this moisture balancing shampoo…

Many of us beat ourselves up about our food choices but we shouldn’t! It takes the joy out of eating and can lead to stress, depression, insomnia, lower immunity, an unhealthy relationship with exercise, and decreased cognitive function, problem-solving and creativity. Food guilt can end up being far more harmful than the food itself. Instead of labelling foods as good or bad, adopt an attitude of curiosity and mindfulness. Tune into your body’s hunger signals, eat when you’re hungry, savour the flavours and stop when full. On ‘bad’ days, chillax! It’s how you eat most of the time that counts.…

My work has identified four distinct areas we can choose to invest in whenever we notice we aren’t our usual positive self. They are... Manage your mindset • Share your feelings. • Keep a gratitude journal. • Do something to create a positive emotion. Invest in self-care • Unplug from technology. • Choose something that soothes your soul. • Do something that energises you. Connect with others • Talk to somebody who makes you smile. • Do something kind for another person. • Ask a friend or colleague for help. Choose to learn • Research some coping strategies. • Focus on what you can change. • Think of what has helped you before.…

PEAS AND THANK YOU Alison’s Pantry has introduced new Quick-Cook Green Lentils, Yellow Split Peas and Pearl Barley – total meal-time game-changers that don’t need pre-soaking. We also love their selection of hemp flour treats, such as their scrumptious Savoury Nut and Hemp Snacks. Hemp is rich in healthy fats, magnesium, fibre and protein and tasty to boot. Available from the user-friendly scoop bins at New World and Pak’nSave. CHEERS FOR THE BEERS When NEXT’s Brit-pack designers get excited about something you should listen up – they know what’s on trend – and Mac’s Rockaway Pacific Pale Ale recently gained their enthusiastic endorsement. Sipped on one of our cooler days, one of the lads proclaimed it the perfect sunny day bevvie for the warmer days ahead. Refreshing, with a light…

When disaster struck not once but three times, Petra Otte of House of Travel Hunter St, Wellington was on hand to provide invaluable support. My customers Heather and Graeme and I had spent months planning their extensive itinerary to the US and Mexico. Their bags were packed when the day before their intended departure, Hurricane Harvey hit the southeast US coast, causing the cancellation of their flight to Houston. This was the first of a series of tragic events, including a fatal Las Vegas concert shooting, and an earthquake that struck Mexico, both of which coincided with the final leg of their journey. With each incident, I was available around the clock to provide them with the support they needed. “Petra had our back and after an urgent reorganisation of…

A little bit of exercise can completely change your mindset At Move it Mama, we know that exercise is the most under-utilised ‘drug’ in preventing mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Move it Mama aims to not only encourage and educate women on the benefits of exercise, but also serve to break down the barriers preventing regular exercise. Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated – we are too busy for that! It’s about incorporating exercise into your lifestyle in a simple and sustainable way – and it only takes 20 minutes a day. No equipment needed, no special space required, just the motivation to do it. There’s also that undeniable feeling of being happier, proud of what you’ve achieved, and a new strength of mind you didn’t have before…

My typical week... I’m like any other Kiwi mum in that I’m busy trying to balance work, husband, kids and life, and probably not eating as well as I should and exercising intermittently. My morning routine is read the NZ Herald (yes, old school), feed the kids, pack lunches, leave everything in a mess. My mother-in-law Jan lives with us and is amazing. She helps in the morning and takes the kids to school. The cleaner is in on Monday too. I work at TVNZ in sports so Monday to Friday is full-on. Friday afternoon is the most fun, we’ve got a really social crew in content. One of my besties and bridesmaids Nevak Rogers works in the same team, which means she tells the team all my secrets. I…

“I’ve been lucky enough to receive help from Bellyful twice. The first time a friend referred me when my youngest was three months old. My eldest was just 18 months old and I was struggling to get on top of everything. It was fantastic getting some basic meals to take that pressure off during the evening. “The second time I had put up a post on a Facebook group as unfortunately I felt I was at rock bottom. My relationship with my sons’ father had broken down, I became ill with two reccurring autoimmune conditions and my depression had returned. I had no family living close as I came over from Ireland. Life was hard. The Bellyful coordinator for my area saw my post and told me to make a…

I’ve got 25 minutes with Candace Bushnell before she has to leave for a barbecue at a friend’s place and unfortunately for me, her poodles won’t settle. Frequently featured on her Instagram paddle-boarding or paddle-boating or both, they’re barking down the line from the Hamptons where I’ve reached the 60-year-old Sex and the City author on one of three phone numbers provided by her publicist, “in case there’s a last minute reason she’s called back to New York.” It’s Monday morning my time; 5pm Sunday for her, and while I’m suffering through the depths of an Auckland winter, she’s melting in a heatwave. “It’s too hot!” she exclaims. “Too hot to be outside!” As such, she’s spent the day indoors, filling in email Q&As for various publications. “Tomorrow is meant…

On the third Monday of every month, Steph Casey puts the kettle on and prepares her home for special guests. The singer-songwriter is expecting 10 aspiring musicians from all walks of life to knock on the door, guitars in hand, and gather in her cosy Kapiti Coast living room as the sun goes down. They’ll share some laughs over cups of tea before getting down to business performing among a ‘songwriters’ circle’ – a safe space where artists can give and receive feedback to fine-tune their musical creations. ‘IT’S ALL GREAT AND AWESOME TO COME UP WITH AN IDEA BUT YOU’VE ACTUALLY GOT TO DO THE HARD GRAFT, NUT IT OUT’ Having spent a lifetime crafting and perfecting her own music, and being all too aware of the challenges that…

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HIDDEN GEMS If you haven’t quite managed a Marie Kondo-style spring clean just yet, look no further than homewares designed to do the decluttering for you. With style front of mind, Freedom Furniture’s clever range of hidden storage blends in so seamlessly that you won’t even notice that your furniture has double the function. When unexpected guests come knocking, clutter is sneakily sorted without a plastic storage bin in sight. We love the Nixon RAF Mod 3S + LAF Chaise Amaro in Thunder, $2799, which mixes function (hidden storage) and style. freedomfurniture.co.nz HONEY, I’M HOME The latest fragrance to join ecostore’s range is extra sweet and soothing. Renowned for its antibacterial, antioxidant and potent anti-inflammatory properties, m¯anuka honey is proven to help heal and soothe irritated skin. It’s also rich…

A light Asian noodle or rice salad would be an ideal accompaniment to this dish Crunchy, zingy and peppery, the humble radish works as the perfect foil to the salty cheese and crisp apple slices Kingfish skewers with borlotti bean and celery heart salad SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 10 MINUTES Kingfish holds up well on the barbecue and pairs beautifully with this salad. Fresh beans appear at farmers’ markets and grocers in late summer and early autumn, and need little cooking after podding. 800g skinless kingfish or hapuka fillet, cut into 2cm pieces 1 small lemon, very thinly sliced, plus extra slices to serve 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling BORLOTTI AND CELERY SALAD 200g fresh borlotti or broad beans (about 400g unpodded) 1 celery heart,…

Read of the month The World That We Knew Alice Hoffman Simon & Schuster, $37.99 The world is awash with World War II novels, many of them very fine indeed. But if you only have room on your shelf for one such book, make it this one. Magical realism author Alice Hoffman has outdone herself with this heartfelt tale that begins in Berlin in 1941, where every day Jews are being sent to their deaths. Living through this nightmare is widow Hanni Kohn, who’s desperate to get her 12-year-old daughter Lea to safety – and here’s where the magic begins. Hanni tracks down a rabbi who’s renowned for making golems – magical creatures of Jewish myth created from mud and water. He refuses to help but his daughter, Ettie, who…

“You were always such a sleepy baby,” my mother reminisced. “We had to wake you up to feed you.” I love the picture of me this conjures: a tiny, blissed-out Buddha swaying on her nappy-clad butt, too content to open her eyes. Where is that soporific tot of yore now, as floppy as narcoleptic pasta? These days I’m the Woman Who Cannot Sleep. The woman who lies rigid, clock-watching, or gets up at 3am to vacuum or read Shakespeare’s collected works. Those who have experienced it will agree the pain of insomnia is exacerbated by the snoring coming from one’s lover, dead to the world and impervious to rabbit kicks. Sadly, the younger man often wakes these days to ‘mystery’ bruises. I blame restless legs syndrome, but given my current…