At first blush, you’d be forgiven for doing a double-take. The Shark TurboBlade is seriously that slick.
As we shift into longer days and lighter living, comfort at home becomes more of a priority — especially when it comes to staying cool at night and surviving the sweltering summer humidity. Enter the TurboBlade, a design-led, bladeless fan that proves home appliances can look sleek and over-perform.
Modern and minimal in its charcoal or dove finish, the TurboBlade is made to complement contemporary spaces rather than compete with them. But it’s more than just good looks — the fan is powerful enough to cool larger rooms with ease, circulating fresh air exactly where you need it. With innovative, fully customisable settings, you can pivot, twist, and oscillate to find your perfect level of comfort, whether it’s a direct breeze or a soft, even flow.
Quiet enough to use while working and sleeping, safe for homes with children or pets, and refreshingly easy to clean — this is cooling that prioritises function as well as form. It’s the perfect solution for anyone who wants their home to feel calm, cool, and put-together — even in the stifling heat.
In the heart of Britomart, two adjoining new venues have opened their doors, combining exceptional hospitality from Savor Group (famous for eateries such as Amano, Non Solo Pizza, and Bivacco), and the latest in golf simulation tech to create a venue for play, competition, and connection.
At Bar Ziti, a laneway bar and Italian kitchen, you’ll find casual, produce-led fare sure to satisfy. Small plates take centre stage, with the likes of pizzas, hand-rolled pastas and perfectly crisp calamari available from lunch ‘til late. The menu leans into Italian classics with a modern edge — think brisket lasagne croquettes finished with Parmesan, prawn spaghettoni rich with lobster bisque and nduja butter, and a comforting lamb shank ragù pie. For something to share, the cured meat plate or a round of garlic pizza bread makes the perfect start. It’s generous, flavour-packed food designed to mix, match, and linger over.
But it’s not just about the food. Bar Ziti is your new Britomart go-to, where ice-cold Peroni pours straight from the tap, cocktails are playful with a polished edge, and the wine list balances local drops with international intrigue. The atmosphere blends laneway ease with sharp service, making it just as suited to an after-work spritz as it is to a long weekend dinner.
Grilled Rib-Eye
For Britomart locals, city workers, and travellers alike, it’s a space to unwind with a drink in hand and something delicious on the table. And, in true Italian style, Ziti is also bringing Aperitivo culture to town. From Monday to Friday, kick things off with complimentary small bites and drinks in the early evening, starting Wednesday, October 1st.
Be it a pre-golf bite and beer, a post-swing meal and debrief, or just a lively spot to settle in for something delicious (even if you’ve never swung a club in your life), Bar Ziti delivers on all fronts.
Flush Golf
Right next door at Flush Golf, a Trackman golf simulator awaits. The gold standard in golf tech, Trackman is tour-proven and player-approved, combining radar and high-speed cameras to capture every nuance of your swing and ball flight, delivering instant feedback, stunning visuals, and the most realistic indoor golf experience you can have — without stepping onto a fairway.
Trackman golf simulator
Designed as a true golfer’s playground, Flush redefines urban golf, with everything from exclusive memberships and private coaching to high-energy leagues and social nights (complete with post-round drinks). Marcus Wheelhouse — one of New Zealand’s most respected golf coaches — and a dedicated team are also on hand to offer world-class golf coaching. Regardless of whether you’re brand new to the game or chasing your personal best, they’ll help you unlock your full potential. And, if you like to level up your social golf and get competitive, there are plenty of opportunities to prove your prowess — from a weekly Wednesday night cup after work, to the six-week spring league, kicking off on October 6th.
If you prefer to keep your dining course-side, too, a dedicated Flush menu delivers everything you need to feed your possie on the virtual course, from bite-sized burgers, pizza, and fried chicken to cold beer and cocktails, so you won’t miss a beat.
If Flush Golf sounds like a bit of you, make sure to secure a foundation membership in the coming weeks, or simply turn up any time you fancy to give it a go — walk-ins are always welcome. And if you’re looking for a tasty bite in the heart of the city, we’ll see you at Bar Ziti.
Bar Ziti Opening Hours: Monday — Sunday, 6:30am until 11pm
We love a good film adaptation — even a bad one. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a beloved book receive the Hollywood treatment, even if some are better left alone.
One reimagining that we do have full faith in, is the upcoming adaptation of Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel of the same name, The Housemaid. With Paul Feig (A Simple Favour) and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine at the helm, the film stars Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) and Amanda Seyfried (Mean Girls) in the title roles — and it’s safe to say that we’re already enticed.
Amanda Seyfried
In McFadden’s twisted psychological thriller, Millie Calloway (Sweeney) is a live-in maid with a complicated hidden past, working for a wealthy family that’s harbouring dark and sinister secrets of their own. As their erratic behaviour escalates, the maid realises that she’s trapped in a deadly game, but Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar, It Ends With Us) have no idea who they’re dealing with. Italian actor, singer and the face of Dolce & Gabbana, Michele Morrone, plays the family’s gardener, the only other potential witness privy to what might be going on inside the home.
The trailer — released by Lionsgate back in September — is set to a bone chilling rendition of Sabrina Carpenter’s Please, Please, Please and opens to an idyllic gated home, blanketed in snow. Throughout the film, the Winchester’s picture perfect home life unravels. Naturally, chaos ensues.
Sweeney and Seyfried star as maid and matriarch respectively in the upcoming film, scheduled to premiere in theatres across the US on Friday, December 19 2025.
If you’ve ever winced while tossing out a stale croissant, stone-cold spring roll or wilted spinach, there’s a new free-to-download app that you’ll definitely need to download. Too Good To Go — the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food — has officially landed in New Zealand, launching first in Auckland.
Born in Denmark and already a runaway success throughout Europe and the UK, Too Good To Go is a mission-driven company that’s saved more than 500 million meals from ending up in the bin. In the UK alone, it’s currently sitting at #3 in the Food & Drink App Store, outranking the likes of food delivery juggernauts Uber Eats and Deliveroo, with TikTok users (nearly 90,000 videos and counting) documenting their “Surprise Bag” hauls of bargain baked goods and café quality fare.
The concept is deliciously simple: local bakeries, restaurants, and grocers list their unsold food at the end of the day, users reserve a “Surprise Bag” via the app for as little as $8 then swing by to collect it. The catch? You don’t know exactly what you’re getting until you open your surprise bag — but that’s half the fun.
Left: Catroux. Right: Pie Rollas
Everyone from Westmere favourites Beabea’s and Catroux, to Ponsonby Road’s Beau Deli, Daily Bread, Pie Rollas and more are among the first local heroes to get behind the launch, with more partners rolling out nationwide in 2026. App users are granted access to good food at a great price, hospitality businesses minimise their footprint, and we all make a dent in the staggering 2.5 billion tonnes of food waste that’s generated each year — it’s a win-win.
In a bid to continue keeping Auckland’s CBD well-fed, cult favourite bagelry Goodness Gracious just opened a brand new outpost in Wynyard Quarter— marking it’s fourth location to date.
Situated in the popular dining district and flanked by local businesses, we suspect the newly minted cafe will become a hot favourite during the weekday lunchtime rush hour. Fans of the original Eden Terrace, Parnell and later Takapuna locations will already be well-versed in the GG menu — think the CAB, a creamy medley of chicken, avocado and bacon bits or the BLAT, layers of crispy bacon, fresh baby spinach, avocado, tomato, aioli and tomato relish, a vetted hangover cure all. As for the meat-free options? The Vege Salad — a satisfying combo of sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, seasonal greens, avocado, feta and quince — never fails.
The new space features a custom ordering system (counter, QR, and kiosk), allowing diners to conveniently grab-and-go or dine in and lounge awhile. In keeping with the three existing locations, the new Wynyard Quarter cafe carries Goodness Gracious’ signature style, featuring an industrial concrete fit-out, black steel framing, butcher tiles, soft timber and just the right amount of warmth.
When a simple salad for lunch just won’t suffice, we suggest making a beeline to Goodness Gracious’ new spot for the holy grail of stacked bagel sandwiches — you can thank us later.
The Bentley Mulliner Aoraki captures the soul of New Zealand in a singular, spectacular drive.
Few car brands in the world are as synonymous with luxury as Bentley. The British marque is defined by a carefully finessed balance of fine craftsmanship (with skills passed down through generations), engineering prowess, and a knack for tech integration. Still, it’s a penchant for future thinking that sets it apart. And nowhere is this more evident than in the recent unveiling of the first-ever Bentley Bentayga inspired by the captivating landscapes and unique heart and soul of New Zealand — the Bentley Mulliner Aoraki.
In 2023, our editor-in-chief embarked on a truly extraordinary journey with the storied marque, traversing one of the world’s most exceptional driving routes in what she described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Deep in the South Island, immersed in a world of design, wellbeing, and adventure (behind the wheel of Bentley’s fleet of models), the adventure not only offered the chance to experience and connect with the cars, but also an immersion into nature, witnessing some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. And it’s here, amongst the snow-capped mountains, sprawling tussock-covered plateaus, and breathtaking fiords, that the seed was planted for The Bentley Mulliner Aoraki, Bentley’s one-of-a-kind new model.
Named for New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook, and drawing inspiration from our country’s captivating landscape, this unique vehicle was commissioned by Bentley Auckland and crafted by Mulliner, Bentley’s Bespoke Studio based in Crewe, England. The genesis of the New Zealand-inspired car was to craft something as spectacular and majestic as everything witnessed on the Extraordinary Journey.
“The Bentley Mulliner Aoraki was Named for Aoraki Mount Cook and draws inspiration from our country’s captivating landscape.”
Mulliner set to work, crafting a material and colour combination that captured several elements of Aotearoa’s unique environment, and the result is a vehicle of rare distinction. The Mulliner Aoraki’s Anthracite over Cyprus duo-tone exterior nods to the craggy hues of alpine rock, while tussock-covered plateaus are represented in Khamun contrast hand-painted pinstriping to the carbon fibre styling.
Inside, the cabin is a masterclass in bespoke design, from the Open Pore Galaxy Stone centre console to the richly grained ‘Kea Green’ leather accents — a nod to the South Island’s mischievous native parrot. Even the six o’clock steering wheel spoke and grab handles are finished in this deep olive-emerald shade, subtly tying in the colour story of Fiordland’s forested valleys.
Beyond aesthetics, the car has been engineered with both urban and off-road exploration in mind. Built on a foundation of performance and comfort, it comes equipped with Bentley’s Touring and All-Terrain Specifications, ensuring capability on even the most rugged backcountry roads. A bespoke, colour-matched roof box offers additional storage for longer escapes, while 22-inch Azure Wheels in Beluga Gloss with Cyprus pockets provide an effortlessly elegant stance. Inside, acoustic privacy glass, mood lighting, and a B&O for Bentley audio system create a cocooned, cinematic experience for passengers.
A tribute to (and reminder of) New Zealand’s spectacular natural environment and a true collector’s item, the Bentley Mulliner Aoraki is not only a masterpiece, but also a testament to how powerful a sense of connection can be — and a nod to Bentley’s ever-evolving ambition.
Every so often, we could all use a gentle nudge in the right direction when it comes to dining out. This season, that nudge is towards Somm Wine Bar & Bistro on Auckland’s Princes Wharf.
After a typically wet and weary Auckland winter, warmer climes and lighter spring menu edits usher in a welcome change. In keeping with their expansive local wine list (conveniently available by the glass) and a plethora of gastro offerings to boot, Somm’s October menu edit has arrived at precisely the right time.
Featuring lighter bites to share, like the crispy chilli salt squid alongside heartier mainstays like Venison bourguignon, leave the wine pairings up to the seasoned sommeliers and consider yourself in very safe hands.
Left to right: Crumbed green olive salad & Chilli salt squid
For a Friday night wine that quietly segues into dinner by the water, we can attest that the smaller shared plates here leave no crumbs. Somm’s green olive salad with rocket, pear and walnut sits neatly alongside a robust Chardonnay list, while the crab toasts offer a satisfying and flavour-filled bite.
Tucked into Princes Wharf with front-row harbour views, this wine bar and bistro is the kind of place you plan to pop into for a glass and yet somehow end up staying all evening. The cellar is a love letter to New Zealand’s best producers — with an ever-evolving food menu that echoes the same sentiment.
There’s something to be said about updating your sleepwear as frequently as you do your wardrobe. After all, you likely spend more time in it than anything else, and luxurious fabrics and chic cuts go a long way.
Perfectly timed to coincide with springtime clear-outs and wardrobe refreshes, this month sees the unveiling of the highly anticipated Papinelle x Karen Walker sleepwear collection, entitled Garden Reverie, designed to celebrate femininity through elevated floral prints and muted hues.
Love Letter Full Length PJ
This limited-edition, luxury collection invites wearers to slow down and unwind in style, a dreamy ode to nature. Here, Karen Walker’s whimsical prints and romantic florals take centre stage, effortlessly paired with Papinelle’s renowned lightweight, eco-friendly fabrics across a range of separates — from short and full-length pyjamas to nightgowns and robes. This year’s collection also offers a Mum and Mini addition, with children’s sizing now available in selected styles.
The collaborative collection between the two legacy brands — now in its seventh year — is both refined and utterly relaxed, offering a line of sleepwear that not only looks chic but feels like a soft, airy dreamscape. Whether you’re lounging on a sunny spring morning or drifting off for a peaceful night’s sleep, this edit brings a softened elegance and contemporary whimsy to downtime.
Karen Walker Love Letter Crop Boxer PJ from Papinelle
Karen Walker Love Letter Flutter Boxer PJ from Papinelle
Karen Walker Love Letter Silk Wrap PJ from Papinelle
Karen Walker Seersucker Stripe Full Length PJ Set from Papinelle
Going beyond aesthetics alone, the collection was conceived to conjure a serene sense of relaxation, and a momentary escape from the bustle of life. “Pyjamas should work for sleeping, lounging or spending a whole day in them,” says designer Karen Walker. “Papinelle’s fabrics are key, from cottons to machine-washable silk, and our prints bring them to life, making every piece practical, beautiful and chic enough to live in all day.”
Across the range you’ll find something for everyone, from buttery yellow seersucker to soft florals in a variety of pastel hues, with a wide range of cuts to choose from — dependant on what makes you feel your best, and will inspire relaxation.
Lilies Crop PJ
Perfect for both home lounging and even casual outings, the Garden Reverie collection cleverly blurs the line between sleepwear and daywear, offering versatility with a refined twist, and turning downtime into a luxurious escape.
To celebrate the new Papinelle x Karen Walker collaboration, we’re giving away one set of pyjamas from the new collection, up to the value of $430. Consider gifting to someone special or treat yourself with the ultimate in elevated sleepwear.
The full Garden Reverie collection can be purchased online now and from Papinelle boutiques.
Perched above the Mediterranean, TAI Villa unites contemporary architecture and Molteni&C’s timeless furnishings in a sanctuary of refined elegance.
Set high on the hillside of La Reserva in Sotogrande, Spain, TAI Villa is a study in balance — a work of contemporary architecture that looks outward to the Mediterranean Sea while grounding itself in the textures and tones of its Andalusian setting. Designed by Manuel Ruiz Moriche of ARK Architects, the residence embodies openness, harmony with nature, and an enduring Mediterranean spirit.
The villa’s exterior, defined by its elevated stone-and-glass form, sits embedded into the landscape, while expansive terraces and fluid interior volumes dissolve the boundary between inside and out, framing long horizons of sea and sky. Natural light plays a central role, filtering through generous openings to animate surfaces of stone, wood, and glass. Sustainability underpins the design, from passive ventilation and bioclimatic efficiency to the integration of native plantings that preserve the local ecology, creating a residence that marries comfort and elegance with environmental intelligence.
It is within this architectural framework that Molteni&C’s furnishings take on a defining role. Carefully curated across each space, the selection reinforces the villa’s dialogue between modernity and timelessness. In living areas, Vincent Van Duysen’s Marteen sofa and Cinnamon armchair by Naoto Fukasawa anchor rooms with warmth, their sculptural forms softened by tactile upholstery. The Porta Volta armchair by Herzog & de Meuron introduces a sharper contemporary accent in the dining room, while Gio Ponti’s D.151.4 armchair recalls the elegance of Italian modernism in a second leisure zone. A series of outdoor terraces continue this narrative, with Yabu Pushelberg’s Sway sofa and Van Duysen’s Cobea dining chairs setting an inviting tone.
“ARK Architects’ sculptural volumes and Molteni&C’s curated furnishings converge in a vision of Mediterranean living that is both contemporary and timeless”
Throughout, furnishings are treated less as accessories and more as architectural companions, aligning with the home’s structural clarity while enriching its atmosphere. In bedrooms, pieces such as Rodolfo Dordoni’s Aldgate bed and Devon armchair, Van Duysen’s Ribbon and Ovidio beds, and the Alisee side table by Matteo Nunziati establish sanctuaries of repose, each distinguished by a quiet, understated luxury. The home office and spa are treated with equal consideration, their furniture selections ensuring functionality does not come at the expense of refinement.
What emerges is a residence where architecture and interior design speak a shared language. ARK Architects’ sculptural volumes and Molteni&C’s curated furnishings converge in a vision of Mediterranean living that is both contemporary and timeless; an environment defined by harmony, restraint, and connection to nature.
Before the neighbourhood runners incite a riot on their morning route — first let us explain. While pounding the pavement as the sun rises is by no means bad, doing so at dusk might just be better for you.
1. Less chance of injury
While you may have been sitting at a computer all day, as dusk sets in, your body is in peak condition — core temperature is elevated and the body is ready to respond to terrain change — more so than when you first rolled groggily out of bed.
2. Blow off some steam
How often do you wake up with pent up stress? We thought so. Hitting the streets after a long day at work can provide the stress and endorphin release that you — and the people you come home to — actually need.
3. Burn more
Your metabolism may take a little while to kick in after fasting all night, but a pre-dinner run when your metabolism is already fully functional will help burn calories well into the night and likely influence you to eat cleaner at dinner time. The added bonus of a dusk run? There will be significantly less temptation to indulge in any late night sweet treats.
4. Sleep Better
Previous studies may suggest that vigorous exercise shortly before bedtime disturbs sleep however a recent study proved the complete opposite, with participants drifting off 30 minutes post-exercise, possibly due to reduced blood pressure. Meanwhile, the jury is still out on sugar and screens, two major sleep disruptors.
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