Our first Matariki public holiday is nearly upon us. What an excellent opportunity for us all to learn a little bit more about Maoritanga. Matariki is the Māori name for a group of stars, recognised and often celebrated around the globe, and sometimes known as the Pleiades. In Aotearoa, the meaning of the name Matariki and how to celebrate has tribal variations. Some tribes recognise seven stars and others 9. Each star has its own meaning.
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What's the meaning of the Matariki stars?
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Health guide - Reduce your cholesterol with 5 top tips
Managing ‘high’ cholesterol is one of the ways you can look after your heart health and lower your risk of heart disease. When it comes to life insurance, we ask if you have ever been diagnosed with high cholesterol.
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How do you know if you're having a heart attack? or just heart burn
How do you know if you’re having a heart attack? How do you tell if it’s heartburn or a heart attack? When should you worry? We delve into the differences.
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Walks of New Zealand to add to your Bucket List
When it comes to taking out a life insurance policy, it’s about protecting the ones you leave behind should the day come sooner than expected. You are protecting the life you have made for yourself and your family. But protecting your life also comes from living your life to the fullest and experiencing all the great adventures it has to offer.
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8 Tips to Staying Resilient During the Holidays
Considering the last couple of years, the pandemic has only increased the need for holiday resilience as we all strive to adapt to the “new normal”. With covid 19 still playing a big role in society uncertainty and adaptability have become primary themes in people’s lives for the past three years. But there are several tools and practices that you can try this year to help overcome the festive fear.
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How you can achieve your New Year’s Resolutions in 2023
So, it’s that time of the year again. A new year, new beginnings, new opportunities, and a new you. These are the usual things you tend to hear in January. Why? The beginning of the year is the most popular time of the year for most of us to take a step back and hit the reset button. We make new year’s resolutions to set goals and make positive changes in our lives. Find out how you can achieve these goals.