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 3rd 2020
At times of crisis, it's important to stay social, check in with pals and keep everybody's spirits high. And we’re lucky to live in a time that allows us to connect with friends and family …
Posted by June 3rd 2020
Start early The way you start your day is a good indication of how the rest of the day will pan out. It’s worth getting up early and diving into your to-do list as soon as …
Posted by March 16th 2020
The rush and crowds that come with summer have subsided, the air is crisp and the leaves are falling from deciduous trees like confetti. The still days of autumn lend themselves to the outdoors; it’s …
Posted by July 17th 2020
Be it plush carpets, polished floors or tiles, flooring is crucial to first impressions in a home. It can add style and bump up the value of a home, too. Choosing a floor is about …
Posted by March 9th 2020
Sadly, New Zealand ranks as one of the most wasteful nations in the developed world. In a 2018 study by the World Bank, Kiwis were named as the tenth most wasteful in terms of our …
Posted by March 6th 2020
It’s a bit of a myth that smaller cars are always more fuel-efficient. Fuel economy is actually a combination of several factors, and it depends how you use your vehicle. Innovative design and technology can …
Posted by March 6th 2020
Kiwis love to drive and, according to the AA, around 3.4 million of us hold a driver's licence. A recent survey conducted by AA Insurance found only 23% of Kiwis use public transport on a …
Posted by July 30th 2020
Whether it's for last-minute birthday or Christmas shopping, or you just prefer to avoid getting elbow-jabbed by frantic shoppers in malls, using an online retailer certainly has its perks. Online shopping spans the whole range of …
Posted by February 13th 2020
Approaching a flatmate about excessive power usage may be tricky, but often people just need a quick reminder and it’s an easy fix. Plus, the planet will thank you for it. Your flatmate leaves an air …
Posted by February 13th 2020
Gone are the days of umming and ahhing over what to cook for dinner, with a growing number of Kiwis using meal kit delivery services. Many of us are time-poor but are after healthy meals …