Tag Archives: wellbeing

At the end of 2020, the Inquiry released an Interim Report Tāwharautia: Pūrongo o te Wā.

Last week, Joseph Darby, CEO and Financial Adviser at Milestone Direct Limited, shared ten tips to help maintain and boost happiness levels. In the final article of his two-part series, Joseph provides more helpful advice on how to ‘not worry and be happy.’ Relax about things we can’t control, focus …

Joseph Darby, CEO and Financial Adviser at Milestone Direct Limited, shares ten tips to help maintain and boost happiness levels in the first of a two-part series. The last 12 months have proved challenging for many people. Against such a backdrop, happiness is still a worthy goal we should all …

It has been a tough year to say the least – ‘unprecedented’ seemed to be the global consensus for a year plagued with anxiety, isolation, and disconnection. In New Zealand, we not only had to navigate the Coronavirus and the new uncertain reality it brought – lockdowns, home-working and home-schooling, social bubbles, and mask-wearing – but we were also recovering from the Christchurch Mosque attacks and …

People of all ages, be it youngsters or elders, feel stressed during their everyday life. Fortunately, you are not stuck here, there is always a way out. Start by thinking of something relaxing and remind yourself that you are deserving of a peaceful life. Relaxation also takes less time than …

Chef Terence Austin is committed to ensuring older people get great food and the variety they deserve. His recipes are also sure to delight all ages – what grandchild can turn down a classic Kiwi afghan biscuit? This version of the home-baking staple has the added advantage of being gluten-free. …

Most people are aware of the dangers of drinking too much, but alcohol’s ability to wreak havoc on the body is the subject of a new set of discussion videos called ‘tipple + topple’. The series of 10 videos, funded through a Ryman Healthcare grant of $20,000, are being used …

Financial stress can be the result of rising debt, a job loss, insufficient earnings, high living costs or even money troubles in your relationship. Whatever the circumstances, being worried about money takes a mental and physical toll, plus it can strain relations with your significant other, family, workmates and friends. …

A team of musicians and event industry experts are bringing live music to the country’s retirement villages during the COVID-19 response, and they need your help. The programme, called From Us With Aroha, has launched an appeal to raise the $200,000 needed to get the wheels rolling on its two …

With full lockdown in New Zealand due to COVID-19, you may be worried about keeping fit and mobile.  It’s really important too as exercise helps support your immunity, so you don’t just want to sit around the house all day. Moderate exercise aids blood flow and helps immune cells migrate …