How pharmacies quietly drain your budget and what to do about it – Nadine Higgins
You’re probably thinking “how bad could that possibly be?” The answer was fairly alarming. I’d estimated we spent on average about $50 a month at the chemist. With two small boys who kindly bring us home every bug known to man, Pamol and Vicks feature heavily, particularly in winter. But when I totted up what […]
Retrain your taste buds: How to enjoy food with less sugar and salt
According to the Heart Foundation, New Zealanders currently eat around 9 grams of salt a day, which is more than double the recommended amount. And when it comes to the sweet stuff, we consume around 107g of sugar a day (the equivalent to approximately 27 teaspoons), which is more than double the recommended amount. Lily […]
Fuel prices: How to legally and safely store petrol amid spiralling prices
The average price of unleaded 91 petrol in New Zealand passed $3 a litre today for the first time since June 2022, according to fuel tracking app Gaspy. The average price was $2.49 13 days ago. How to safely and legally store petrol Auto stores across Auckland have been selling out of their petrol containers […]
How To Dad’s Jordan Watson: ‘Cheap and cheerful is what’s worked for me’
“It’s a fun way to hear some insights from our athletes, not your classic, boring Sky TV interview … You never fathom how impressive these people are – their drive, how stoic and mentally focused they are in their training.” In the show, Watson jumps on a bike with Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews at […]
Psychology of spending: How to create good spending habits and avoid keeping up with the Joneses – Mary Holm
I’m not saying that applies to every purchase. We can all look back on certain holidays or concerts with great pleasure, or point to items in our homes that we’ve loved for years. But those are the standouts. So much of what we buy just becomes the new ordinary. Next time you buy a treat, […]
Heat wave health risks: How to spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat stress occurs when we produce more body heat than normal. Jim Cotter, a professor at the University of Otago school of physical education, says “we’re physiologically designed to deal with heat better than any other species”. “When we produce more, or it’s difficult to get rid of it, or we get a bit added […]
Divorce coach Fran Young: How to spot a cheating husband and enjoy life after marriage
Where did you grow up? In Pukekohe, my dad was a market gardener, and mum owned a takeaway. As a kid, I used to thin lettuce, grade and wash carrots. When I was 10, I helped in the takeaway – it was slave labour. After I graduated at Waikato Uni I went to Japan and […]
Money tips to align spending with values and feel richer – Nadine Higgins
Hopefully the moral of the story is clear: the power of perspective. It’s often not your situation that is the problem, but how you view it and what you’re comparing it to. (I hasten to add the takeaway isn’t “make your situation worse so you can appreciate what you once had”). At this time of […]
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in the water is to know how to float. Photo / Brydie Thompson He said one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in the water was […]
Why Semantic Layers Matter — and How to Build One with DuckDB
Many ask themselves, “Why would I use a semantic layer? What is it anyway?” In this hands-on guide, we’ll build the simplest possible semantic layer using just a YAML file and a Python script—not as the goal itself, but as a way to understand the value of semantic layers. We’ll then query 20 million NYC […]