Look The Age You Feel
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

Look The Age You Feel

In the heart of Matakana Village, highly experienced registered nurses Teri Newton and Grace Adams are redefining the approach to cosmetic treatments.

Read More
Organic Living Made Easy
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

Organic Living Made Easy

Kakariki Health and Wellbeing in Mangawhai continues to deliver the same great quality fresh produce, meat, organics, Mediterranean food, and supplements, now from its new location.

Read More
Beauty Meets Dentistry
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

Beauty Meets Dentistry

Wrinkle-relaxing treatments may not be on everyone’s radar, but visiting a local dentist for these services is likely an unexpected yet ideal choice.

Read More
Personalised Hearing Care
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

Personalised Hearing Care

Since opening in 2022, Mahurangi Hearing Clinic has been transforming hearing care in Snells Beach with its friendly, patient-focused approach.

Read More
Finding Balance
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

Finding Balance

Nestled in the serene countryside of Mangawhai, Black Swamp Dojo is more than just a place to break a sweat - it's a vibrant community space where health, fitness, and well-being converge.

Read More
Local Brands for Mum and Baby
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More
Beauty Therapist Gets A Makeover
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More
Nurturing Communication
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More
Transforming your vision
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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!

Read More
A Roadmap to Emotional Resilience
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More
Holistic Wellness
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More
The living language of water - Veda Austin
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More
A new era in dentistry
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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…

Read More
Resilience and reinvention
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More
Inclusive vision, timeless threads
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More
Mindful coaching
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

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.

Read More