Aucklander in Sydney

Being an Aucklander in Sydney means you have eyes on stalks for all the stores we don't have in New Zealand. Here are my highlights in photos...

Guide to Vintage London

New Zealand hair and make-up stylist Rose Jackson of Decadia Vintage knows her vintage. Rose gives Thread her insider's guide to Vintage London with this Monday to Sunday week plan...

Dutch delight

Walking past the Wellington Botanical Gardens on the way to work it was impossible not to take some photos of these pretty dancing flowers. There are approximately 25,000 tulips in full bloom...

Underwater adventure

We love going to Kelly Tarlton’s. But the old girl has been around 27 years and is no spring water chicken. This month, it has undergone a $5.5 million upgrade and has re-launched as Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium...

Luxury Laps

Fashion media got to drive fast cars fast at today's Luxury Laps event with BMW at Hampton Downs race track. We had the opportunity to put the pedal to the metal in BMW 3, 5 and X series at the racing circuit...

Board meeting

Armed with my Snow Virgin Discover Package, I set off to learn to snowboard at Mt Ruapehu as a beginner boarder with nothing to lose but my pride, dignity and dry clothing. But by the end of the lesson, to my surprise, I can stay upright...

Staying at one of the many Wellington hotels puts you in the middle of the city's rich culture!