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"A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025
The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".
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Designing the Future: How the Winners of the 2024 Lexus Design Award are Fixing Hidden Issues
The recent 2024 Lexus Design Award in New Zealand flaunted some pretty impressive young talent.
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Lego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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Save the Date: Auckland Design Week Has Announced Its 2024 Lineup of Creative Talent for Its March Festival
Come see what some of Auckland's most talented designers have to offer at this new annual event.
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Now Open: Kayu Studio Launches Furniture Showroom and Airbnb Decked Out in Its Designs
At Kayu Casa, you can spend a weekend relaxing on one of the brand's comfy sofas before taking it home with you.
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Anew Is Selling 1500 Artist-Designed Drink Bottles to Mark the Start of Pride Month
This is not just a drink bottle — it is a piece of art, too.
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Auckland's Harbour Bridge Will Be Lit Up with Two New Light Shows for the City's Public Holidays
The Auckland Harbour Bridge will look a little different throughout February with new light shows for special occasions.
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Peach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024
"Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."
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MECCA's Holiday Collection Comes Wrapped in Artwork Designed by Australian First Nations Artist Kaylene Whiskey
Who cares what's inside when the wrapping paper looks this good?
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KFC and NZ Jewellery Designer Nick Von K Have Joined Forces on a Range of Luxe Chicken-Inspired Necklaces
Hot chicken and even hotter jewellery have come together to celebrate the return of a KFC fan favourite.
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New Zealand Fashion Week 2023: Kahuria Celebrated Kiwi Culture, Kiwi Bodies and Kiwi Threads
With the opening on a marae and gift bags filled with essays asking attendees to imagine decolonisation, New Zealand Fashion Week 2023 was one for the fashion history books.
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Maori-Owned Businesses to Try For a Traditional Wellness Experience in Tamaki Makaurau
Honour your mind, body and soul. A uniquely Māori self-care session is the perfect activity to have on your agenda during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
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Kmart's Latest Homewares Range Is Big on Coastal and Desert Oasis Vibes (Including for Pets)
The department store's latest affordable collection heroes contrasting textures, seashell and palm silhouettes, and even includes a cactus-shaped cat scratcher.
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IKEA Will Finally Open Its First-Ever New Zealand Store in Auckland in Late 2025
In great news for fans of flat-pack furniture, construction has just begun on the Swedish retailer's debut site in Aotearoa.
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The Best Places to Buy Plants in Wellington for 2024
There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.
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Hommey Has Launched Its First-Ever Pet Bed, Pillow and Blanket Collection — and It's Barking Adorable
Treat your furry friends to soft memory-foam mattresses, bone-shaped pillows and cosy faux-fur blankets.
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Kmart Has Just Unveiled All the Colourful and Cosy New Homewares You'll Want to Nab Before They Go Viral
The department store's latest drop goes heavy on colourful hues, natural materials and vintage vibes.
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This New Zealand Clothing Line Has Just Released a Range Dedicated to Pizza Hut's Hawaiian Pizza
Strongly believe that pineapple belongs on pizza? Express your stance through your 'fit.
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This Ponsonby Gym Has Extended to Become a Giant Wellness Centre with Classes, Workspaces and Massage
In addition to three freshly fitted-out fitness studios, the new space boasts a community working area, lounge and fully-stocked kitchen.
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Lego's New Gorgeous Floral Kits Will Let You Fill Your Home with Wildflowers That'll Never Wilt
These colourful floral arrangements don't have a scent, but the build-your-own Lego flowers will never die.
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Viva Magenta Is Pantone's "Powerful and Empowering" Colour of the Year for 2023
"Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating colour whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative."
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Lego's Stunning New 'Great Wave' Set Will Let You Recreate Hokusai's Masterpiece at Home
Hang an iconic Japanese artwork on your wall — made out of plastic bricks.
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Golden Goose Is the New Fashion Store in Newmarket That Will Have an Artist Draw on Your Clothes
Have your sneakers embellished, hand-painted and purposely 'scuffed' — but it doesn't come cheap.
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Now Trending: Endless Summer
We're longing for the long lazy afternoons and balmy evenings of summer. Take us to Tropicana.
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Standard Issue Has Just Opened a Chic New Wellington Store in the Old Bank Arcade
The famously eco-friendly and sustainable New Zealand brand has set up shop in the capital's iconic heritage building .
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Now Trending: Less Is More
Clear the clutter and spark joy with this trend dedicated to championing elevated, timeless basics.
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These Matakana Sisters Have Launched a Luxe Personalised Gifting Service Championing Local Brands
From lush experiences to handmade bespoke New Zealand products, The Duo is giving your present list a fresh twist this festive season.
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Now Trending: Regencycore
One of the hottest trends of the year takes its inspiration from the past — about 200 years, to be exact.
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General Collective's Giant Christmas Market Returns This Month to a Brand-New Waterfront Venue
Get a jump on your Christmas shopping and browse more than 100 stalls from local designers and creatives.
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The Newness: Explore the Hottest Trends of Right Now
Looking to nail the hottest trends of the moment? You're in the right place.
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Now Trending: Coastal Grandma
Emulate that fresh-from-the-garden carefree existence that is refreshingly far from 'trendy'.
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Husband and Wife Wool-Farming Team Honest Wolf Have Opened a Stunning Flagship Store in Hunterville
Forget farm to table – Honest Wolf is all about farm to arm (or head, or bag) with its range of luxe woollen everyday accessories.
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Stolen Girlfriends Club's Lush New Flagship Store Has Just Opened in Wellington
With decked-out silver interior and luxe pink changing rooms, this is a shopping experience worth leaving the house for.
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Now Trending: Taking Downtime
Because life moves pretty damn fast, we've handpicked some things to help you slow it right down.
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Spirit Specialist Kurtis Bosley Shares Three Unexpectedly Brilliant Whisky Cocktail Pairings
We got all the intel on the best bites to accompany three standout whiskey concoctions (and nabbed the recipes for the drinks too).
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Luxe Threads and Smooth Sips: Eight Outstanding Gifts for a Dad That Enjoys the Finer Things in Life
Whether it's your dad, father figure, leading legend or simply someone you'd like to spoil, here's a roundup of premium gifts to give this September.
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A New High-Rise Apartment Building With a Ground Floor Food Market Is Coming to Auckland
Due for completion in 2027, the new 55-level residential tower will offer health and wellness facilities, a sprawling gourmet food market and of course, a prime inner-city Federal Street location.
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Now Trending: Shoot For the Stars
The Black Eyed Peas said it best: you're so 2008, I'm so 3000 and late.
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Now Trending: Go Bold (or Go Home)
We spent two years sitting on the couch in our PJs. Now we're back out in the world, it's time to bring the noise baby.
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KFC Has Launched a Range of Ugly Mid-Winter Jumpers So You Can Stay Cosy While Eating Your Chicken
For those of us who consider a bucket of chicken the perfect mid-winter warmer.