In case you missed the memo, 40 is the new 30, and as such, deserves a celebration that is equal parts revelrous and refined, with a wardrobe to match.
From dazzling diamonds to statement pieces with presence, glamorous gowns, and sophisticated suiting, here, we share an edit of what to wear to mark 40 with conviction.
Own the milestone — or celebrate someone else’s — in effortlessly polished looks that tread the line between bold, modern, and timeless.
For those on the hunt for a unique experience, The Hotel Britomart’s Nourishing Nature offering is curated adventure at its most delicious. This guided half-day excursion in the Waitākere Ranges blends the wholesome joy of wild feasting with a hands-on dose of forest restoration.
With the hotel’s signature personalised touch, guests join local experts to forage for native herbs, hear the stories behind them, and sample their bounty with a forest glasshouse feast, complete with native-infused drinks. The day’s finale is planting a sapling grown at the hotel’s sister property, The Landing, as a lasting marker of your visit.
More than just a dining experience, this is part of a growing global movement known as Wild Feasting — an elevated return to practices steeped in simplicity. At its heart, wild feasting is about reconnecting with the source of what we eat, tracing each ingredient from land, river, or ocean to the plate, and uncovering the cultural and ecological story it carries. It’s harnessing food as a portal to place, walking forest trails to gather herbs, listening to the whakapapa of ingredients, or savouring dishes prepared with a reverence for seasonality, sustainability, and provenance.
This is the kind of culinary storytelling The Hotel Britomart and its restaurant, Kingi, do best — where menus read like a journey across Aotearoa, and each dish a celebration of local fishermen, foragers, and growers whose names and methods are honoured on the page. The Nourishing Nature experience takes this ethos beyond the plate, immersing guests in the land itself, and reminding us that food is not only sustenance, but also connection and care.
Turning 30 isn’t about blowing out 30 candles, it’s about blowing past the chaos of your twenties and stepping into something more defined. As such, your style should say you’ve found your stride.
From investment accessories and fabulous footwear to chic suits and sleek dresses, your wardrobe should celebrate entering a decade that’s less trial-and-error, and more intentional indulgence. Here, we share an edit of what to wear to mark 30 in fitting style.
Step up the style stakes with elevated yet playful ensembles that prove age is but a number.
If a celebration is about bringing people together, Treetops makes sure they leave with a shared sense of awe. Tucked into 2,500 acres of pristine forest, this Rotorua retreat rewrites the rulebook on wilderness luxury.
This is where the adventurous come to celebrate with heart. Whether you’re toasting a significant birthday with all of your nearest and dearest, reconnecting the whole family, or just taking a one-on-one moment to recalibrate, Treetops offers something more profound than the standard five-star stay.
There are wild food cooking classes, horse treks through native forests, heli tours to remote rivers for fly fishing or hidden hikes, and guided foraging with a gamekeeper, not to mention a wilderness spa with dedicated treatment rooms both indoors and outside under the forest canopy, as well as luxe outdoor hot tubs.
Inside, timber-and-stone villas offer fireside luxury and privacy, while the spa and wellness treatments deliver deep restoration. The food? As local as it gets. Think game from the estate, trout from the stream, heritage vegetables, mānuka honey, and indigenous herbs.
With a kids’ club that genuinely delights and plenty of space to spread out, Treetops is a place for true connection and memory-making in its purest form.
Once a working farm, now a multifaceted hospitality precinct with ambition and soul, Ayrburn is quietly becoming the South Island’s most charming place to throw a party.
Choose your scene: The Barrel Room with its 56 ageing wine barrels and grand piano; The Woolshed for bistro-style feasting; The Manure Room (don’t judge it by the name) for wine flights and shared plates; The Dell for lawn games and large-scale gatherings. And then there’s Billy’s, where modern Chinese food is served in a space dripping with old-world elegance and a touch of irreverence.
Events here feel effortless, which is no accident. Ayrburn’s dedicated events team handles everything with polished calm, putting hosts at ease. Curated menus showcase local produce and bold, seasonal flavours. The wine list is stacked, the surroundings are stunning, and the energy is unfussy but fabulous.
Whether it’s an engagement dinner, a wedding with a twist, or a long-table birthday lunch on the lawn, Ayrburn nails the balance between rustic romance and design-savvy sophistication. It’s heritage reimagined for a new generation of celebration connoisseurs.
Turning 21 is a milestone worth marking with intention, and as such, it warrants a wardrobe that feels elevated yet effortless — whether you’re celebrating your own foray into adulthood or someone else’s.
From chic jewellery to statement dresses and sharp yet playful tailoring, the vibe should be fun and fabulous. Here, we share an edit of what to wear to mark the occasion in fitting fashion.
Step out in standout style with fun and fabulous looks guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
On the last Friday of every month, The Wine Room is set to roll out the red carpet and shed its daytime sophistication in favour of something a little more daring. Partnering with some of the world’s most exclusive beverage houses, the alluring destination reimagines itself as a late-night playground where music, indulgence, and performance collide.
To celebrate the inaugural event, we’re giving away two tickets to Le Club’s debut on Friday, 26th September.
The event’s first iteration is in partnership with Dom Pérignon, so you know you’re in for a treat. The evening kicks off with a series of captivating live performances — unfolding in true cabaret spirit, from live music to dancers and a few surprise performers to keep things interesting. Resident house DJ Mac Mylo will also be on-hand to set the pace, spinning a soundtrack that carries the night seamlessly from golden-hour glamour to the small hours.
An oyster bar becomes the epicentre of extravagance — complete with Champagne, caviar, and creative cocktails, while chef Ryan Moore will of course keep the crowd well-fed with an ever-flowing menu of his signature refined canapés.
Tickets are $199 per person and include Champagne on arrival, chef-crafted canapés, an oyster and caviar experience, plus exclusive access to The Wine Room’s sumptuous setting. Doors open at 7.00pm and the party continues late into the night — then returns monthly, on the final Friday of each new month.
If you want in, secure your spot here, or enter below for your change to win two tickets to opening night on Friday 26th September.
This giveaway is now closed.
While winter may be behind us (at last!), and we should be making for the great outdoors come the weekend, sometimes there’s no better way to relax than to lose yourself in a great watch. Luckily, there’s a slew of captivating, cerebral, and comic new releases to keep us entertained. Here, we’ve rounded up an edit of the new films, series, and returning shows that have our attention.
Coming 25th September
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this thrilling drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, and Teyana Taylor as former revolutionaries forced back into action when a long-buried enemy returns. Bound by loyalty and sacrifice, they must rescue a teammate’s daughter in a tense story of unfinished battles and hard-won redemption.
Coming late October
Keanu Reeves stars as Gabriel, a well-meaning but bumbling angel who swaps the lives of struggling gig worker, Arj (played by Aziz Ansari) and wealthy venture capitalist, Jeff (played by Seth Rogen). This playful comedy explores wealth, identity, and what really makes a life worth living.
Coming 23rd September
In The Lowdown, Ethan Hawke plays Lee Raybon, a relentless Tulsa “truthstorian” whose latest exposé sparks a dangerous unraveling. Set in a crumbling city and a fractured family, this gritty new thriller is all about what happens when you know too much.
Watch now on Amazon Prime
In The Girlfriend, Laura’s picture-perfect life is upended when her beloved son introduces Cherry — a charming newcomer whose presence quickly sows suspicion. What starts as polite unease escalates into a gripping battle of wits in this taut drama about love, ambition, and the dangerous games people play.
Coming 24th September
Based on Mick Herron’s London Rules, and off the back of a slew of Emmy nominations, Slow Horses returns for a fifth season with more blood, blunders, and blistering one-liners as Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) leads his team of outcasts into a new national security nightmare.
Coming 16th October
Season three of The Diplomat ups the stakes as Kate Wyler (played by Keri Russell) finds herself in the role she never wanted — with the power to match. With the president dead, and the vice presidency in reach, political ambition and personal fallout collide in explosive new ways.
Give your wardrobe a timely update with the seasonal essentials that will see you through spring in style. From lightweight jackets to new season denim and the must-have accessories of the moment, this is everything you need to build a curated capsule for the season ahead.
Nothing says spring quite like a breezy mid-length dress — perfectly primed to take you from the office to after-work drinks and beyond.
This rustic-chic jacket’s popularity is showing no signs of wavering — a quintessential wardrobe all-rounder that pairs as well with jeans and a tee as it does a short skirt and boots.
An enduring staple for a reason, a well-cut pair of jeans is a year-round essential, and the wide-leg flare is proving this season’s sartorial superhero.
Put your best foot forward in the shoe of the moment. Part boat shoe, part loafer — this is a hybrid that shouldn’t work in principal, but in practice proves effortlessly elevated.
Bringing a definitive air of laid-back luxury to any look, the rafia bag takes cues from summertime style while proving its prowess year-round.
Finish your look with a flourish and embrace a 70s-inspired shade upgrade this spring — the undisputed frame of the season.
Another shoe hybrid with strong fashion footing, this season, walk the walk in a chic wedged mule.
A silk scarf paired with just about anything is proving a foolproof fashion formula.
Embrace your inner Scandi It Girl and lean into pyjama dressing. ‘Just rolled out of bed’ never looked so chic.
The office shirt has been revamped this spring, with a few bells and whistles that will turn heads at both brunch and in the boardroom.
After months of monochromatic wardrobes and early nights, there’s something about this time of year that feels like coming up for air. Solstice at Commercial Bay is back this September (18th—21st), and it’s shaping up to be the perfect excuse to shake off winter and step into something a little lighter.
Anchoring the celebrations are two runway shows, styled by Karen Inderbitzen-Waller, with a line-up that leans into the optimism of the season. Think fresh collections from the likes of Wynn Hamlyn, Juliette Hogan, Sylvester, Coach and more — pieces designed to lift your mood and energise your wardrobe for the brighter days ahead.
Beyond the runway, the precinct will be buzzing. Harbour Eats welcomes exciting new arrivals — Mokki (serving ceremonial-grade matcha and açai bowls) and King Pow (your new go-to for dumplings and bao) — alongside spring dining offers from go-to favourites. There’s live music, exclusive in-store offers, and a very good reason to shop: one lucky visitor will take home a $5,000 spending spree.
Solstice is all about that shift in energy — the longer days, the return of colour, and the joy of reconnecting. It’s the reset we’ve all been waiting for: fashion, food, music and good company, all wrapped up in a celebration of the season to come.
When & Where: Thursday 18th — Sunday 21st September, Commercial Bay
commercialbay.co.nz/solsticeevents
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