The Nelson Ark – Helping Teens and Rescue Dogs Move Forward

The Nelson Ark – Helping Teens and Rescue Dogs Move Forward

One of the awesome things about our Flying Start judging panel is that each time we convene it’s an exciting process of discovery as we are introduced to some of the many amazing community groups that are out there, often flying under the radar, doing some really cool stuff.  Jetstar’s 

How I shopped the H&M Launch in Auckland

How I shopped the H&M Launch in Auckland

If you’re a fan of global mega-brand H&M you’re probably already planning your first look and the new store at Sylvia Park that opened it’s doors for the VIP shopping preview last night. Guests were not disappointed.  The red carpet was rolled out, shopping bags, 

School Holiday Must-see – The BFG + Take Home Talking Points

School Holiday Must-see – The BFG + Take Home Talking Points

As a child I was a reader of epic proportions, one of those kids that parents and teachers love as I always had a book in my hand, never, EVER leaving home without one!  We all have our favourite authors and genres but I’m fairly 

Road Trip Diary – Day 3 Taupo

Road Trip Diary – Day 3 Taupo

We are off on an amazing 4 day tour of the upper North Island  in conjunction with Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, Hamilton Waikato Tourism, Destination Rotorua and Destination Great Lake Taupo!  Catch up on Day 1 here and Day 2 here! We awoke on Sunday to the most beautiful, 

Road Trip Diary – Day 2 Rotorua

Road Trip Diary – Day 2 Rotorua

We are off on an amazing 4 day tour of the upper North Island  in conjunction with Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, Hamilton Waikato Tourism, Destination Rotorua and Destination Great Lake Taupo!   Despite a thunderous night in Hamilton we slept really well at the Quality Hotel Ambassador and started our day 

Road Trip Diary – Day 1 Hamilton Zoo

Road Trip Diary – Day 1 Hamilton Zoo

We are off on an amazing 4 day tour of the upper North Island  in conjunction with Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, Hamilton Waikato Tourism, Destination Rotorua and Destination Great Lake Taupo!   We have been looking forward to this family getaway for a long time!  There is nothing 

Mother’s Day Gift Inspo – Win The Dressmaker on DVD

Mother’s Day Gift Inspo – Win The Dressmaker on DVD

Ok guys, here’s a Mother’s Day idea all done and dusted for you; 1 x copy of The Dressmaker 1 x pretty gift bag or gift box A couple of treats for Mum to enjoy and pamper herself with while she watches this fabulous movie; 

Auckland City Limits – The Main Event

Auckland City Limits – The Main Event

The first Auckland City Limits Festival has been and gone and dealt an undisputed smackdown to the New Zealand festival scene. Organiser Campbell Smith successfully pulled off an event that was everything Big Day Out could only dream about.  The Western Springs location was central and easily 

On the Water with Jetstar & Avonside Girls High School Dragon Boat team

On the Water with Jetstar & Avonside Girls High School Dragon Boat team

It’s that time again!  The latest recipients of Jetstar’s Flying Start grant were announced yesterday in the New Zealand Herald as the Avonside Girls High School Dragon Boat team.  The girls have held the competition at bay for the past two years, holding on to their national 

5 reasons to bring the kids to Auckland Kiddie Limits (+ Giveaway!)

5 reasons to bring the kids to Auckland Kiddie Limits (+ Giveaway!)

Lord have mercy!  Someone’s doing something super amazing and COOL for the kids this summer – and parents, totally, super cool for parents.  Trust me on that one because Dave and I are freeeakkkking about this festival inside a festival yo! Auckland Kiddie Limits is