Local Brands for Mum and Baby
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Local Brands for Mum and Baby

Love local, support local with these fabulous businesses dedicated to nurturing the well-being of mothers and their little ones. From organic sleepwear and everyday clothing for kids, a drink designed to ease morning sickness during pregnancy, an all-natural skincare range for both mum and baby, and a childbirth educator offering holistic support to new mothers; discover thoughtful, locally created solutions for every stage of motherhood.

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Beauty Therapist Gets A Makeover
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Beauty Therapist Gets A Makeover

A fresh start for a local favourite, Helena Coates is breathing new life into her well-loved salon with a new name and innovative services that reflect her passion for beauty and community.

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Nurturing Communication
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Nurturing Communication

After relocating to Matakana with her husband and one-year-old daughter in February, Grace Morton has been enjoying the strong sense of community the region offers. Following her passion for helping others and working within the local community, she recently opened her private practice, Nurture Com.

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Transforming your vision
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Transforming your vision

After visiting the Optometrist or Ophthalmologist, it's probably time for new glasses. However, the process of trying on multiple pairs can be overwhelming, often leading to leaving empty-handed or settling for something less than satisfactory. It’s a familiar scenario, but help is at hand!

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A Roadmap to Emotional Resilience
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A Roadmap to Emotional Resilience

Therapist, Social Worker and Leigh-local, Melanie Torkington’s first book combines her down-to-earth warmth and wit with her expertise to create a transformative self-therapy handbook.

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Holistic Wellness
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Holistic Wellness

Long-term Whangateau resident, Ali Wilford is a dedicated degree-qualified naturopath and medical herbalist. Her story is one of transformation, resilience, and a deep-seated passion for holistic wellness.

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The living language of water - Veda Austin
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The living language of water - Veda Austin

Internationally recognised crystallographer, Veda Austin, is launching her new book 'The Living Language of Water’, featuring over a decade's worth of her water research.

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A new era in dentistry
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A new era in dentistry

​As clinicians, Lisa & Jelena have spent years working in a dental industry that prioritised treatment over prevention. These two wanted to change that…

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Resilience and reinvention
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Resilience and reinvention

Created by Janice Davies, business trainer, tutor, coach, motivational speaker, author, and scriptwriter; Attitude Events brings all of these talents together, providing fun, inspiring and empowering events for all.

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Inclusive vision, timeless threads
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Inclusive vision, timeless threads

Sustainable fashion brand, Remnants, founded by Kayla McGregor, comes from humble beginnings of selling second-hand and vintage clothing via Instagram to help pay her rent. Fast forward to what it is today - a brand that encapsulates the pillars it has been built around; Kayla’s passion for the environment, inclusivity and accessibility.

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Mindful coaching
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Mindful coaching

Warkworth local, Bree Nicholls, founder of The Being Way, offers a blend of counselling, psychotherapy, and mindfulness practices through her unique coaching framework. Bree works one-on-one with clients, holds regular group sessions, and trains people to become certified in The Being Way Method. She has a Bachelor of Counselling, is a certified and accredited ICF Coach and meditates daily.

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Respect, discipline and knockout fitness
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Respect, discipline and knockout fitness

Muay Thai and Kickboxing gym, Connect Striking, has arrived in Snells Beach. Owned and operated by head trainer, Daniel Ruka, born and raised in Algies Bay and Warkworth.

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A journey of grounding and growth
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A journey of grounding and growth

Coaching and mentoring women since 2015, Bridget Paddon’s ever-evolving body of work and services exist to serve women who are seeking a more spacious, aligned and grounded version of their lives and businesses.

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The baking yogi
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The baking yogi

It was the prospect of adventure and new experience that brought an English girl to the southern hemisphere.

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Kelsi's culinary journey
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Kelsi's culinary journey

Recipe developer and entrepreneur, Kelsi Boocock, is back with her second cookbook. Inspired by her travels around the world, Healthy Kelsi Travel Kitchen, is set to influence a global menu in your home.

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Antiques and aromas unite
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Antiques and aromas unite

The village in the valley; Paparoa sits a mere 19 km along SH12 - a rural community of friendly people and historic buildings tucked along the banks of the Paparoa river. Quince Cottage is a new 'old' addition to the Paparoa valley, nestled between the 1868 Paparoa store and Cliff House, on Franklin Road.

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Mindful movement with Restore
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Mindful movement with Restore

Restore Physio & Pilates was established in 2022 by Physiotherapist, Victoria McKechnie. Victoria’s vision is to provide the people of Warkworth and its surrounding regions with access to the highest standard of Physiotherapy and Health care, in a calm and relaxing environment.

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Infusing optimal health in the comfort of your own home
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Infusing optimal health in the comfort of your own home

Louise, a Registered Nurse, kick-started her nursing career in 2014 in Melbourne, before embarking on a transformative journey, redirecting her nursing path towards more holistic approaches. Since 2019, Louise has worked in Integrative Medicine, collaborating with Dr. Tim Ewer in Mapua, before establishing her mobile IV nutrient infusion service, available Auckland wide.

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