Table of contents for Issue 88 July 2023 in Good

@fromthekitchen laurenparsonswellbeing.com centreforbeingness.org Sarah Tuck Good mag is lucky enough to have Sarah Tuck as its editorial director! She also happens to be the editor of Good’s sister publication, dish, and is a brilliant media strategist, baker, recipe creator, photographer, stylist, book author and creative with a great eye, and she brings tremendous passion to everything she does. Sarah’s recipes are a regular feature in Good, and she had a hand in styling Good’s 15th birthday cake on page 78. Ben Warren Ben is a former clinical nutritionist and founder of a popular wellness brand. In 2019 Ben experienced a profound life-changing awakening that led him away from his corporate lifestyle to embrace a new way of living. From a place of ‘being’ opposed to ‘doing’, he created the Centre…

konei.nz MINDFULNESS AT MATARIKI These beautiful Kāri Māori playing cards, $35, have been created to be a treasured taonga for whānau that encourages play, laughter, unity and learning. Kowtow’s coup Newsflash! Dayne Johnston has joined Kowtow as head designer, working with Kowtow director Marilou Dadat and the design team across all categories of the Kowtow Fairtrade organic cotton collections. He leaves Zambesi after a 20-year tenure, where he was menswear designer. “Dayne is one of Aotearoa’s leading designers and comes with unique atelier experience,” says Dadat. “Being a menswear specialist, his fresh perspective is inspiring. He brings not only his talents but a passion for considered clothing. And lastly his kindness, making him the perfect fit for Kowtow.” kowtowclothing.com FASHION WEEK This year marks a new era for New Zealand…

“Those moments of intentional stopping and prescence and observation is something that Matariki offers us.” Stacey Morrison’s star has shone brightly on our television screens and over the airways since the talented wāhine landed her first role on What Now at age 18. At 50 it is shining ever brighter as the Flava radio breakfast co-host, book author, Māori language tutor, cultural advisor, and mum of three continues to put her sparkle into everything she touches. The winter months of June and July, which also herald in the Māori New Year, is a favourite time of year for Morrison (Ngāi Tahu, Te Arawa), whose birthday falls over Matariki on June 25. “I’m a Matariki baby and it’s naturally always been a natural good reset time for me, though I didn’t…

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve failed at meditation, you’re not alone. Confession: Whenever I find myself sitting in a meditation circle I feel like a bit of an imposter, though in recent times I’ve been able to shake the notion that to successfully enjoy the benefits of meditation you need to sit straight-backed in a lotus position for 20 minutes twice daily while banishing all thoughts. Aside from being uncomfortable sitting cross-legged on a cushion for extended periods of time, I admit to feeling like I’d failed for allowing thoughts to enter my head despite dutifully repeating a mantra. When others share afterwards how they floated off into a bliss-like state, you can feel a bit meh for not achieving transcendental consciousness – aka frustrated and a little despairing.…

speak.maori.nz Since its launch in 2021, board game Kaupapa has won a stack of awards and been recognised for excellence in game development, player experience and accessibility, as well as for its design and sustainable packaging. The team behind its development – co-founders Rosie Remmerswaal and Kuruho Wereta of Kura Rēhia and designer Aroha Tamihana of Maimoa Creative – are stoked that their mahi has paid off and the kēmu (game) is being enjoyed by players of all ages and language levels. HOW DID THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KAUPAPA GAME COME ABOUT? ✶ Rosie: Five years ago at our flat in Maraetai, we had a board game night by the fire. I was learning te reo Māori, and Kuruho and our friend Te Kahu grew up bilingual – so we…

For more paint, colour ideas and inspiration, visit your Resene ColorShop or resene.co.nz. Revamping old furniture is not only kinder on the planet, but it allows us the creative freedom to produce a piece that is full of character. Liven up your room by creating eye-catching furniture using decorative stencils and Resene. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • A piece of furniture• Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer• Resene paintbrush and/or mini roller and tray• Resene Enamacryl in the colour of your choice. I used Resene Blue Night.• Piece of paper• Stencil paper• Pencil• Cutting mat• Scalpel• Painter’s tape• Resene testpots. I used Resene Niagara, Resene Rose Of Sharon, Resene Sunshade, Resene Waikawa Grey and Resene Half Popcorn.• Small artist’s brush• Small sponge brush• Resene Aquaclear Step 1: Apply a coat of Resene…

WHAT TO PLANT IN JULY • Conserve water, add valuable nutrients and reduce weeds in garden beds by adding layers of straw mulch.• It’s cold out there, so now is the time to plant artichoke, cauliflower, silverbeet and cabbage seedlings.• In a warm spot, such as the greenhouse, sow seeds for broad beans, broccoli, bok choy, beetroot, cabbage, silverbeet and spinach.• Get a herb garden going with rosemary, sage and thyme.• In warmer areas, you can plant out new asparagus crowns. To prevent overcrowding, divide existing crowns before planting out new ones.• Carrots can be directly sown into well-drained, fertile soil.• Rhubarb is a hardy crop, tolerant of cold, frost and wind – making it ideal to plant this month. If possible, plant away from annual veggies as they need…

GOOD’S HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHOCOLATE, QUINOA AND ZESTY ORANGE CAKE (GF) Serves 8-10 A NOTE BEFORE YOU START: This recipe makes 1 cake so you will need to make 2 cakes if you want the layered version as shown here. ¼ cup raw white quinoa⅓ cup ground almonds150 grams butter, very soft but not melted3 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste4 large eggs1⅓ cups muscovado sugar1 cup good-quality cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt To serve Whipped Chocolate Ganache, see recipe below edible flowers, for garnish Equipment: Grease a 20cm springform cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 180°C regular bake and put the oven rack in…

dish FAST is chockfull of quick and easy classics, specially developed to help Kiwis get food on the table in double-quick time. The collection of 100+ seasonal recipes from dish magazine offers a wealth of superspeedy, warming and delicious dishes, for simple winter meals. Whether you’re a couple, a single, a family or a group of friends, this book offers maximum impact food with minimum fuss. On sale NOW RRP $49.99, available from all good bookstores, and online at dish.co.nz…

One of Them Shaneel Lal, Allen & Unwin NZ, $37 A powerful memoir by Shaneel Lal – Young New Zealander of the Year and founder of the Conversion Therapy Action Group, which led the movement to successfully ban conversion therapy in Aotearoa in 2021. A story of one person’s fight for the right to live their life and protect others. A Disappearance in Fiji Nilima Rao, Echo Publishing, $37 Set in 1914 Fiji, Akal Singh would rather be anywhere else after being sent to this far-flung colony as punishment for a professional mistake. When an indentured Indian woman goes missing, he agrees to take the case but soon finds himself far more invested than he could’ve imagined. Eat Up New Zealand: The Bach Edition Al Brown, Allen & Unwin NZ,…

ACROSS 1 A common name for various shrubs with flame-coloured flowers or leaves (4-4) 5 A Native American village in the southwestern US (6) 10 A contract to buy or sell something at an agreed price for delivery at a specified time (7) 11 See 17 12 Our home, which will keep heating up until 15 down takes account of 4 down! (5) 13 An old-fashioned term for waiting to launch a surprise attack (9) 14 Indicates the original name of someone who’s changed theirs, e.g. by marriage (3) 16 Your parents’ sisters (5) 17/11 An advocate for 24 down 15 down –a Senior Associate at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute, and a Professor of Practice at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (4,7) 20 Catch a fictional pirate captain? (4)…

Wendyl is a journalist and well-known author of books on living a natural, simple life. @wendylnissen Every day I go on an egg hunt. It involves a tour of our property, peering in behind bushes, in the woodpile, under buckets or in the middle of flax bushes for the eggs my hens have laid. Never, ever, do they use the very expensive hen house complete with nesting boxes I had built for them. Recently I spotted one of my hens nestled under some kikuyu grass and made a mental note to go back later and see what eggs were there. When I went back she was still there which meant one thing. She was broody. Some hens will see a nest of eggs and decide to sit on it for…

In early 2020 the world changed. With it, my world changed. The seven-week lockdown was the longest I’d been at home in eight years and I think like many others, it was an opportunity to re-assess and re-position how I wanted my life to be. For me, I suddenly felt it was a time to ‘be,’ rather than ‘do.’ For me, ‘being’ is the state you are, that sits behind what you are doing. For example, if you are cooking dinner, you are doing dinner, but you can do dinner happily or grudgingly – that is your state of being behind what you are doing. Maintaining a positive state of being can be tough in the modern world – especially when there are so many demands on our time, the…

For my 40th birthday a group of my dearest friends gifted me a beautiful piece of ceramic art which I promptly put in my bathroom. It seemed completely logical to me, so I was unaware that it caused a bit of upset. Eventually one of them broached the subject, expressing their disappointment that I hadn’t displayed it “in a more favourable location” and that it made them feel sad. All was forgiven when I explained that I considered the bathroom to be one of the most important rooms in my home. It is my happy place. A haven, place to unwind and self-care hub for hair and face masks, body brushing and scrubs when I need some pampering or a pick-me-up. Hanging out in my bathroom brings me so much…

Are you a natural winner? Good magazine is excited to announce the return of the Best of Natural Awards which sets the standard for excellence in natural, ethical, and sustainable health and wellness. Now in its third year, the Best of Natural Awards is open to established and new to market brands striving to do good things for people and planet. “Whether you are an established brand or new to the market, we’d love to hear from you,” says Good editor Carolyn Enting. Categories to enter are skincare, make-up, body, hair, health & supplements, eco-lifestyle, and food & drink.* What you get if you win Award winners will be celebrated and recognised with the best of the best across Good magazine’s platforms in print, online and social media. ★ Category…

Matariki signals the Māori New Year that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster that emerges in the middle of winter. It’s a time for remembrance – remembering those who have passed during the year; celebrating the present – gathering to celebrate the present with feasting, games and joyful activities; and looking to the future – planning for the year ahead. This year Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates with a national holiday on July 14. Planting during Matariki As Matariki approaches, it also signals the time to start thinking about our food plantings for the coming year. Three stars of the Matariki cluster, Tipuānuku, Tipuārangi, and Ururangi, are important for planning the coming year’s food crops – and traditionally, the way they appear to viewers (hazy or clear, for…

These days we live in such a ‘now’ culture of instant gratification that we can forget to think ahead to future generations and understand how what we do today will have repercussions for them. All of us play a part in ensuring that we enrich the world in some way and leave it better than we found it. Sometimes this can feel overwhelming or near impossible, but even small steps can make a meaningful difference. Gardening naturally lends itself to sustainable practices such as reducing, reusing, repurposing and recycling. Nature embodies the concepts of renewal and reinvention, breaking down and building up again. Almost all of us have the opportunity to have a garden in some shape or form, be it a backyard plot or some potted herbs. Here are…

1 FAST FACT Food scraps make up 45 per cent in weight of rubbish collected kerbside which is why composting your food scraps is the way to go. Auckland Council has begun to roll out new food scrap bins as part of their refuse collection service. It’s estimated that in the first year of service 39,000 tonnes of food scraps will be collected and converted into renewable resources instead of going to landfill. 2 Removing pet hair As much as we love our four-legged friends, pet hair can accumulate quickly. Skip spending extra money on tools and special attachments and use this simple hack to clean up after your fur babies. Simply wear rubber household gloves and run them over the surface of your furniture. The rubber will cause the…

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Kia Ora, My whanāu and I live in a tiny little area in the middle of nowhere on a little farm surrounded by rugged mountains and far from any shops or people; we recently read your magazine at a café in our nearest town (Kaitaia). We (and I do mean ‘we’ as all four of us enjoyed a read through) really enjoyed reading through Good magazine, it had something for everyone and led to a few really good discussions on our long drive home after lunch. It was so nice to see my whole family put down their phones and forget about checking what the rest of the world is doing to have a proper conversation. I loved the direction of your articles as I felt they let me make…

Our finances have an enormous impact on our wellbeing, both from an emotional level (stress about bills or competing priorities) and a practical level (affecting your choices and quality of life.) During periods of inflation this can become an even bigger concern. This is why becoming ‘money smart’ is one of the pillars I share within my Live Well Principles, under the ‘strengthen’ principle. Let’s take a look at why this matters and what you need to do to master your money and improve your financial wellbeing. WHY WE NEED TO GET SAVVY Financial literacy isn’t something that’s often taught in schools, yet it’s essential throughout life. Our attitude to money can cause us angst and worry, especially if we don’t really know where our money is going. Stress over…

“Autonomy, adventure, simplicity and nonconformity are all values that matter a lot more to some individuals than others…” Dr Alice Boyes is the author of several books, including The Anxiety Toolkit (2015) and Stress-Free Productivity (2022). aliceboyes.com Your values are like a compass for your life. To act based on your values is to do so even when you’re not feeling great and can’t guarantee the outcome you want. For example, you act kind regardless of whether you’re feeling tired or stressed, and whether you get thanked. Using our values as a compass can help us feel better and do better. Here are some practical ways to use that compass more effectively and consistently. 1 Learn strategies for managing avoidance. Research shows that clearly understanding our values can help when…

Space is a word that I always come back to. It’s fascinating, mysterious, and truthfully something I can never quite put my finger on. On a mundane level, as an architect I design physical spaces for people. As a feng shui practitioner, I manipulate the energetic and invisible in physical spaces. Space can be both visible (yang) and invisible (yin). WHAT ARE MINDFUL SPACES? Although space is empty, there is usefulness in it. For instance, the essential part of a woven basket is the space inside that can hold and contain. My ikebana teacher often reminds me that in the art of Japanese flower practice, we are arranging the space just as much as we are the flowers. I believe this is also true with feng shui and our homes.…

Shani is an all-round creative, experienced in art direction, styling, graphic design and illustration. @shaniluckman The traditional Japanese mending technique of sashiko is a type of embroidery that was historically used to repair and strengthen clothing by using simple running stiches to create interesting patterns. Sashiko has since had a resurgence in the world of slow fashion and allows us to appreciate the imperfections in our clothing such as rips and frayed edges. The relaxing process of mindful stitching makes this an ideal activity to unwind and relax. What you’ll need: • A pair of jeans that need repairing (or other clothing item made from woven, non-stretch fabric)• Tape measure• Scrap pieces of fabric (use fabric that is the same weight as the item you’re repairing)• Fabric pen• Pinking shears•…

You might not be able to get out into the veggie garden every day in winter – some particularly cold days are best spent indoors! But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some fresh, homegrown produce every day. While cool temperatures and frosts can slow down growth outside, inside is another story. With the right approach, you’ll be able to successfully grow herbs throughout the winter season. Your indoor herb toolkit: Like growing outdoors, growing herbs indoors requires certain conditions for the plants to thrive. • Sufficient sunlight – a minimum of four to six hours of sunlight each day – is needed to give herbs the best chance to survive and flourish. If you’re low on space near the window, don’t forget that light can be reflected! Maximise sunlight…

Extracted from Winter Warmers: Recipes and stories from a New Zealand high country station by Philippa Cameron. Photography Lottie Hedley, (Allen & Unwin NZ), $50. ONE-POT OATY CARAMEL SLICE Makes 12 The beauty of this slice is that it can be prepared in one pot and you can have it in the oven in a matter of minutes, making this fabulous to whip up for smoko, for when friends pop in, or for a plate at a community function. 150 grams butter1 cup brown sugar1 cup flour1½ teaspoon baking powder1½ cups rolled oats½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla essence395-gram can caramel (or see tips and tricks) Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake. Prepare a 27cm x 17cm tin. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a medium-sized pot on a…

This is an edited extract from Flavour Kiss by Belinda MacDonald (Penguin), $50. Photography by Belinda MacDonald. BAHARAT SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHOULDER WITH MUHAMMARA, MINT AND POMEGRANATE Serves 4-5 Lamb rubbed with spices then cooked slowly makes for a great centrepiece for a meal. All you need to go with it is some yoghurt, fresh herbs and haloumi flatbread, and away you go… Let the lambgasms begin. 2 kilograms boneless lamb shoulder or leg2 cups beef stock4 stems of fresh curry leaves Baharat marinade 6 fresh bay leaves¼ cup baharat spice mix½ cup plain unsweetened yoghurt4 cloves garlic1 teaspoon salt and black pepper1 tablespoon miso paste2 anchovies30cm sprig of fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from the stemzest and juice of lemon To serve plain unsweetened yoghurt Muhammara (see page 86) pomegranate jewels…

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION • Booking.com’s annual Sustainable Travel Report 2023 reveals that sustainable travel is high on the agenda for Kiwis, even with the rising cost of living.• Sustainable travel is important to four in five (68 per cent) Kiwi travellers, with over three-quarters (64 per cent) wanting to travel more sustainably over the next 12 months.• A quarter (29 per cent) are willing to pay more for travel options with a sustainable certification.• Another study by Intrepid Travel found that 86 per cent of travellers feel more fulfilled after taking part in a purposeful travel experience and that in doing so, 80 per cent feel more connected to the local community.• 71 per cent of travellers agree that taking part in a sustainable travel experience that gives…