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Summer has been long and warm, but as the weather gets cooler we tend to spend more time in our homes. In this issue we shine the light on gardening as a great way to keep active and focus on healthy eating. We also profile Shearwarmth a proud NZ owned and operated wool blanket business.

Finally, we shine a light on Kidney Health Month, and bring to you a heartfelt customer story from David and Cheri.

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March 2021

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Healthy eating from your own garden.

Gardening is great exercise and can help support healthy eating choices too.

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March kicks off Kidney Health Month.

Kidney Health New Zealand kicks off their annual drive to raise funds and promote kidney health awareness.

A story woven from patience - and passion.

Shearwarmth blankets are made entirely in New Zealand, using Romney Lamb’s wool from their own flock.

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Hot tips to keep safe in the sun.

Whatever you plan to do this summer, here’s a few tips to stay safe in the sunshine.

Giving back this Christmas.

More families than ever are struggling this Christmas, so if you’re able here are a number of ways you can support the community in a meaningful way.

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What to ask about wearing masks.

With our Ministry of Health updating its advice on the use of masks, we thought it would be a worth answering some of the most common questions about mask use.

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Fresh thinking about Fruit and Veggies.

Any way you slice it, if you eat a balanced diet with lots of vegetables and fruit, you're dealing yourself a pretty good hand in the vitamins and minerals game.

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The science of smiles.

We call them best pals because they know us best – our good points, our bad points and all the bits in between.

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20 minutes of movement at home.

These 14 moves are simple, low intensity ways of stretching and strengthening. It’ll only take 20 minutes and you can do it in pretty much any room of the house!

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Protecting your way of life.

We’re launching a new-look brand that focuses on protecting the New Zealand way of life.

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Where you’re not applying sunscreen — but should.

Think you’re covered when it comes to sunscreen? Surprise: most of us aren’t using it correctly.

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Walk each day to lower breast cancer risk.

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, now's the time to think about what you can do to reduce the risk of diagnosis.