They’re going to be there for a very long time – in the bathroom, in the kitchen, in the lounge or the bedrooms. Wherever you plan to put your tiles, choosing the right ones can be one of the most important decisions a homeowner can make...... Read More

We’re all different. We know what we like and what we don’t like. It’s what makes us unique. It’s also what can make renovating a home, or buying new furniture so fun. Dad wants one of those as-seen-on-TV recliner chairs, the...... Read More

Rebecca and Nathan Christie have 11 children living with them this week. There could be another 11 there next week. Some stay for a week, some stay for a month, some will live there for years. And they will leave little legacies – crayon drawings...... Read More

You know them, they’re familiar. They’ve been with you for a while now – in your home, your friend’s home, your office, school or hospital. Gerrand Floorings has been underfoot for more than 30 years. Gerrand Floorings’...... Read More

In 1947 India and Pakistan gained independence from Britain, U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier, and Anne Frank’s ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’ was published. People were watching Humphrey Bogart, Bob Hope, Dorothy...... Read More

When Simone Anderson is pitching caravan awnings for the hordes of Bay of Plenty holidaymakers in the hot sun this festive season she’ll be thinking of the moment she finally gets to unwind with her beloved Olive. For the first time! “When...... Read More

  From the beaches of Indonesia to the beaches of Bay of Plenty – the shells of a decorative piece have travelled more than 7000 kilometres to end up in StyleXLab in Tauranga. The gorgeous handcrafted Christmas tree adorned with white shells...... Read More

He pinches his index finger and thumb tenderly around a stem, tipping it slightly so his eyes meet the stigma. Then this gentleman’s soft spot for the species comes tumbling out. “There’s always something new opening – that’s...... Read More

A treasure is blooming out in Bethlehem, and it’s much bigger than it looks from the road. Tucked away on the side of Moffat Rd is one of Tauranga’s largest and most expansive family owned garden centre with a long history of community connection...... Read More

The humble bumblebee is the focus of the New Zealand Bumblebee Conservation Trust (NZBCT), which is on a mission to educate Kiwis about the necessity of bees for the long-term survival of our planet.The new charitable trust, established to promote the...... Read More