Nicole Barratt started her career in news journalism, working for one of New Zealand’s leading newspapers. Post her news stint, she freelanced for outlets including The Sunday Star Times and NZ Life & Leisure Magazine. More recently, she’s applied her research and writing skills to the world of finance for Canstar.
Posted by June 29th 2021
Where would we be without supermarkets? The convenience of having every food item imaginable (just about) within our reach is something we often take for granted. The first supermarkets in NZ appeared in the 1920s under …
Posted by August 4th 2021
Knowing your belongings are in safe hands is key if you’re moving home, as it’s a stressful enough process as it is. No one wants missing boxes, chipped furniture, or late removalists. The ideal move …
Posted by June 29th 2021
The chill of morning frosts and the dampness of rain tell us winter has arrived. Wherever you are in the country, it’s likely you’ve noticed your power bills start to creep up. Of course, a …
Posted by June 11th 2021
Gas is a popular pick for fuel in Kiwi homes. Be it piped in via a mains supply or delivered in bottles, gas is a versatile and cost-effective fuel around the house. In the kitchen …
Posted by June 11th 2021
It’s the world’s smallest, thinnest and lightest 5G phone with a dual-camera system. If you’re dying to get your hands on Apple’s iPhone 12, but have yet to make the commitment due to the price, …
Posted by June 3rd 2021
To a lot of us fridge-owners, a fridge is just a fridge. We’ve probably had the same one for the best part of a decade and it’s nothing more than the big white (or silver) …
Posted by June 3rd 2021
The pile of laundry that builds up in a bedroom must eventually be tackled, and a decent washing machine can be the difference between time-saving and time-wasting. It’s the appliance Kiwis simply can’t do without …
Posted by August 4th 2021
As winter rolls around once more, so too do those pesky coughs and colds. Thankfully, our local pharmacies are usually there for us to stock up on vitamin C, throat lozenges and other health aids. …
Posted by May 27th 2021
Be it the dreaded ‘you don’t have enough credit to make this call’ voice on the end of the line, or the realisation that you’ve chewed through all your data, no one likes to muck …
Posted by May 21st 2021
Washing and drying your clothes is necessary for everyone, unless you don’t mind walking around smelly and dirty. Most people will end up doing a load of washing at least a couple of times a …