Wellness

Travel

The Best Things To Do In Fiji For Any Type Of Traveller In 2024

Life’s always better sipping a cocktail from a coconut while basking in the Fijian sun.

Pets

10 Dog Adoption Centres In Auckland Where You Can Find Your New Best Friend

We've compiled a list of the top places to adopt a dog in Auckland so you can be part of the solution.

Beauty

12 New Beauty Products To Shop This Month

Welcome to the most fabulous corner of the internet—Urban List's destination for the picks of the beauty crop. We've found the…

Wellness

9 Of The Best Float Tanks In New Zealand

We’ve done the research and these are all the best places to float in New Zealand. 

Food & Drink

The Best Gluten-Free Eateries In Auckland Right Now

We’ve looked high and low and we’ve scouted the best places to eat if you’re gluten free—because there’s no…

Wellness

16 Of The Best Dog Parks In Auckland And Where To Find Them

It’s a well-known fact that we here at Urban List love our pooches and so we’ve rounded up some of Auckland’s best…

Local Escapes

The Best Accommodation In Taupo From Hotels And Motels To Airbnbs

If you're looking for the best accommodation options in the wonderful town of Taupō, look no further.

Food & Drink

The Best Vegan And Vegetarian Restaurants And Cafes In Auckland

Forget everything you thought you knew about vegan and vegetarian food. Far from its can-o’-chickpea origins, vegan fare is now…

Things To Do

The Best Gold Coast Beaches For Sun-Soaked Days

If there's one thing Gold Coast has no shortage of, it's endless stretches of white sandy shores. Let us guide you to the best…

What's On

What’s On In Christchurch In 2024

Whether you love getting amongst the arts or prefer to eat your way around town, Ōtautahi’s got something for you. Here are the…

Gifts

20 Of The Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas To Upgrade Your Lover’s Life

Upgrade everything from picnic dates to love-making with these great gifts.

Things To Do

The Best Places For Strawberry Picking In Auckland

‘Tis the season to soak up those gorgeous summer vibes while plundering your local strawberry patch for bucket-loads of strawberries,…

Local Escapes

The Best Sunflower Farms In New Zealand And Where To Find Them

Sunflower season is short but sweet and while there might not be an abundance of sunflower farms in Aotearoa, there are five magical spots…

Local Escapes

Auckland’s Best Beaches To Explore This Summer

One of the best things about Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is the fact that writing a list of the best beaches within a region is absolutely…

Pet Services

10 Of The Best Dog Groomers In Auckland To Get Your Pooch In Tip Top Shape

We’ve made it a little easier for you and rounded up a list of some of Auckland's best dog groomers, to take care of your…

Local Escapes

Auckland’s Top 10 Hidden Adventures Worth Grabbing Your Runners For

If you’re one of those folk who likes adventures but can’t be faffed travelling far and wide for them, Auckland is the best…

Wellness

Auckland’s Best Day Spas For Peak Relaxation

We all deserve a bit of relaxation time now and again, let’s face it. Tired? Needing a pick-me-up? Feel like treating…

What's On

14 Ways To Show Your Support For Breast Cancer Awareness This October

It’s not too late to rally the troops, or just yourself, to raise a bit of cashola for this totally worthy and far-too-close-to-home…

Local Escapes

Mount Taranaki | Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Summit

Get your boots on, carbohydrates packed and bring a positive headspace because you’ll need it—here’s everything you need…

Health + Wellness

Here’s How To Keep The Conversation Rolling Around R U OK? Day

With things the way they are out in the world, it's OK not to be OK right now.

Local Escapes

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing |  Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Summit

Explore the volcanic heart of the Tongariro National Park on an epic one-day tramping adventure.

Local Escapes

The Tongariro Northern Circuit | Everything You Need To Know Before Tackling The Great Walk

Explore the volcanic heart of the Tongariro National Park on an epic three to four-day tramping adventure.

Local Escapes

The Best Parks In Auckland You Need To Explore, According To Local Rangers

Whether you want to enjoy a picnic alfresco, go for a walk, watch the sunrise or sunset or just get away from it all, here are the top…

Wellness

Where To Get An Earth-Shatteringly Good Massage In Auckland

We’ve taken the hard yards out of scoping out the very best massage places in Auckland, so that you can sit back and slip right into a…

Fitness

We Tried EMS Training For A Month And This Is What Happened

If you’re anything like me, finding the motivation to bust your butt at the gym is not high on the priority list. Between working,…

Bars & Pubs

16 Of The Best Spots For Non-Alcoholic Drinks In Auckland

There's nothing better than shooting the breeze with friends, ice cold beverage in hand and grazing on delish eats (the more…

Food & Drink

The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks In New Zealand To Sip In 2023

Whether you are wishing to cut down your alcohol intake or are looking to go completely teetotal, here are our favourite non-alcoholic…

Fitness

10 Of The Best Volcanoes In Auckland To Climb

If you’re anything like us, your resolution to get fit may seem like an uphill battle—literally. But here in the City of Sails,…

Central & South America

6 Of The Best Beaches In Costa Rica

The beaches don’t come much greater than those in stunning Costa Rica.

Wellness

How To Meditate If You’re A Total Beginner

We thought we’d get some expert tips on how to add meditation to your daily routine, and what you should be doing when you finally sit…

Asia

7 Epic Spots To Check Out In Singapore After Dark

Singapore is one seriously indulgent place. The buzzing cosmopolitan city is a melting pot of culture, excellent food and even better bars.…

Local Escapes

Queen Charlotte Track | Everything You Need To Know Before Exploring The Stunning Marlborough Sounds

The Queen Charlotte Track is a three-to-five-day tramping and mountain biking track that traverses the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.

Features

Epic NZ Made, Eco Friendly And Sustainable Products So You Can Keep Our Planet In Mind

Shopping sustainably is becoming easier and easier, with more local NZ brands being launched all the time specifically developed to be way…

Wellness

The Best Float Tanks In Auckland And Where To Find Them

For a chance to experience weightlessness and peace in your own blissful space, a flotation tank could be just right for you. If you're…

Things To Do With Pets

10 Of The Best Dog-Friendly Walks In New Zealand

Taking your pup for a walk is all very well until you realise you’re in a park that’s a no-go for pooches. Talk about barking up…

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Airbnbs With Hot Tubs And Outdoor Baths In NZ

Soak up the luxury at the best Airbnb's in NZ with outdoor baths. 

Features

EcoFest | Show Tāmaki Makaurau Some Love With This Stacked Month-Long Eco Festival

Green does not mean boring, folks. And, proving they know what’s what when it comes to all things good, The EcoFest Festival is…

New Zealand

10 New Zealand Natural Wonders To See At Least Once Before You Die

Let’s face it, us Kiwis are an intrepid bunch. We love travelling to the far corners of Mother Earth in search of beauty and…

Local Escapes

The Best Hot Pools In New Zealand For You To Bliss Out At

Given Aotearoa is perched on the Pacific Ring Of Fire it's no wonder we love our hot water. And while we're blessed to have so many…

TV & Movies

16 Of The Best Feel-Good Movies On Netflix NZ

When your faith in humanity is yet to be restored, it means it’s time to throw your feet up and hit the best feel-good movies on…

Local Escapes

The Best Lavender Farms In New Zealand Where You Can Feed Your Soul

The warmer weather is here, and that means it’s the season for lavender to bloom. Here are the best farms across New Zealand where you…

Health + Wellness

22 Stunning Beauty Gifts To Shop This Christmas

Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season. 

Gifts

Wholesome Ways To Give Back This Christmas 2022

It's no secret we love Christmas and all the glitz and glam that comes with it, from beautifully wrapped gifts beneath pretty trees, to…

Gifts

13 Steamy Gift Ideas For Couples And Lovers To Shop This Christmas

Forget choosing between naughty and nice this Christmas (it’s far too binary anyway) and dive into the pleasuredome with…

Local Escapes

Beautiful Road Trips To Take From Auckland This Long Weekend

What’s up, long weekend? Big thanks for gracing us with your presence—it’s been a while. There’s no better way…

Health + Wellness

The Best Meditation Music To Try In 2022

Lo-fi hip hop is out, binaural beats are in. Get ready to drift into that Theta brainwave state.

Wellness

3 Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves This World Mental Health Day

Use World Mental Health Day as a chance to assess and improve your mental health.

Fashion

16 Of The Best Activewear Brands In NZ To Shop In 2022

Activewear is the holy grail of the wardrobe. 

Wellness

18 Of The Best Low Cost Therapy Providers In Auckland

As much as Covergirl would have us believe life is all easy breezy beautiful, sometimes you need more than lipstick to help you navigate its…

Wellness

Places In Auckland That Are Good For The Soul

We can all be found guilty of becoming a bit of a ‘stress head’ from time to time, but who can blame us?

Fitness

The Best Running Tracks Around Auckland To Help You Clear Your Head

There’s nothing like a run in the sunshine to get you out of the house when you start feeling a little cooped up. So why not reset…

Wellness

How To Tell Your Boss You Need A Mental Health Day

We asked a psychologist for their advice on this challenging conversation.

Things To Do

9 Of The Prettiest Flower Walks In Auckland

Take a break from the gym and opt for the outdoors this season because these walks are worth it—we promise. 

Wellness

10 Books To Help You Stress Less

Reading is a bullet-proof method for accepting stress, learning how to cope with it, and living happily ever after. 

Wellness

8 Things To Do If You’re Feeling Down, According To A Counsellor

She shares the everyday habits to implement that may increase your mental wellbeing from meditation and gentle exercise to putting your…

Local Escapes

6 Of The Best Walks In Christchurch

Everyone who’s anyone knows New Zealand will deliver when it comes to walking tracks and the heart of Canterbury is certainly no…

Fitness

9 Of The Best Running Tracks In Christchurch

For a completely free workout, lace up your running shoes, put in your ear buds and head outside to explore the absolute best running tracks…

Podcasts & Books

8 Of The Best Health And Wellness Podcasts To Plug In To In 2022

 In case you’ve been out of the podcast loop, wellness is the new true crime.

Things To Do

The Top Spots To Go Ten-Pin Bowling In Auckland

Rain or shine, bowling is one of the most fun ways to spend an afternoon. 

Wellness

The Best Hot Yoga Studios In Auckland For You To Heat Up At

Hot yoga is known to help curb your stress, stretch your muscles, focus your mind and is definitely more intense than a…

Travel

Get Ready To Go Off Grid, Unyoked’s Coveted Nature Escapes Are Coming To NZ

We’ve been longingly watching from across the pond and now it’s our time to enjoy the stunning outdoor vacay of a…

Local Escapes

The Best Natural Hot Springs In New Zealand And Where To Find Them

Land of volcanoes and geothermal hot spots, Aotearoa's geographic history has truly blessed us with the best.

Health + Wellness

7 Epic Online Yoga Classes To Get Bendy At Home With

​Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner student (or the mere thought of the lotus position has you scratching your head)…

Fashion

The Best Knitwear In NZ For Staying Cosy This Winter

Game Of Thrones might be done and dusted but winter is coming (again) so it’s time to level up your wardrobe. To help you out…

Food & Drink

Takapuna’s Best Restaurants, Bars And Cafés And Where To Find Them

Takapuna is one of our fave suburbs, period. Not only is it home to one of the most popular beaches on the North Shore and a number of…

Fitness

12 Of The Best Health And Fitness Apps To Download Now

If you would have told us 20 years ago we’d be using a mobile phone to exercise, we wouldn’t have believed you. But alas, some…

Local Escapes

The Best Spots To See Autumn Leaves In Auckland

Is there anything more calming than falling leaves in autumn? Yes, they’re technically dead leafy corpses but they’re still…

Wellness

Sweet Dreams, Here’s How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep Tonight

Think you can’t train yourself to switch off and chill out? Guess again. Sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo hit us up with four…

Food & Drink

The Best Grocery Delivery Services In Auckland In 2022

Don't miss out on healthy and hearty grub—get your groceries delivered to your front door with these Auckland businesses. 

Podcasts & Books

Chill Out With 9 Of The Best Podcasts For Mindfulness And Meditation

There’s no denying it, times are tough and confusing as hell right now. Physical distancing and the general daily news headlines can…

Wellness

The Best Meditation Apps To Download In 2022

Less stress and anxiety, that's what we all want, right?

Features

The Sustainability News You Need To Know About Cult Kiwi Skincare Brand Emma Lewisham

While the rest of us are settling into the new norm of an already strange 2022, luxe skincare brand Emma Lewisham has been busy…

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25 Rad Things Under $25 To Get You Through Home Isolation

Oh, home isolation. So much free time, so little motivation. Whether you’ve ended up feeling under the weather or you’re…

Homewares

The Best Bed Linen In NZ To Keep You Cool In Summer And All Year Round In 2022

We all know how important good sleep is, just like we know how important quality bedding is for obtaining that sleep nirvana. Since it can…

Wellness

How To Manage COVID At Home, According To A Registered Nurse

If you’re one of the unicorns that has not yet copped Coronavirus, this read is for you.

Local Escapes

8 Epic Auckland Waterfalls You Can Actually Visit

We’ve scoped the waterfalls around the city to bring you a list of the best in Auckland. Take a picnic!

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Glamping Spots Near Auckland To Kick Back At This Summer

Glamping has changed the camping game forever, and boy, are we thankful! With spots all around Auckland, you can be sure to catch a…

Local Escapes

Rotoroa Island | 12 Magical Things To Do At The Hauraki Gulf’s Newest Wildlife Sanctuary

If you haven’t heard of Rotoroa Island, you better catch up, stat, because you’re definitely missing out.

Homewares

The Best Silk Pillowcases In NZ For Your Smoothest Night’s Sleep Ever

Blessing users with soft, tangle-free hair and smooth, nourished skin, switching to a silk pillowcase is like investing in a long-term…

Homewares

Snag One Of These Dreamy Wool Pearl Pillows For A Comfy And Sustainable Snooze

We all know the struggle of trying to find the right pillow. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle, so…

Fitness

11 At Home Workouts From Top Local Personal Trainers To Try This Lockdown

From live yoga and pilates-inspired workouts, to world-renowned Les Mills classes, getting fit at home has never been easier (or more…

How Ārepa Co-Founder Angus Brown Is Promoting Mental Clarity Through This Natural Brain Food

The importance of mental wellbeing at this point of time cannot be understated. With an emphasis on mental wellness, Ārepa founder…

Wellness

How To Survive Lockdown Without Drugs And Alcohol

Here we are, deep into another lockdown, and many of us New Zealanders feeling all over the show—unable to shut off, to relax, to let…

Features

Beyond Soap Is The Kiwi Company That’s On A Mission To Change The Way We Use Soap

Making beautiful soaps with natural, plant-based ingredients only, this small Kiwi business is doing its bit to help to address the…

Wellness

The Best Online Pharmacies That Deliver Direct To Your Door Anywhere In NZ

So we’re locked down and you’re pretty confident you have all you need. But what’s this? The repeat prescription you got…

Wellness

10 Ways To Ease PMS, Balance Your Hormones And Have A Happy Period

Why is PMS still so badly understood? How can there be this much vagueness and confusion over the female body in 2021? Your monthly…

Wellness

We Tried A Sound Bath In Auckland And This Is What Happened

We went along to a sound bath hosted by Sophie Correia at Crossing Paths to find out what you can expect when you have a sound bath.