Career & Money

Every cloud has a silver lining, and following recent events, that silver lining has to be the rising trend of working free-range. We now…

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

Having a side hustle is all the rage. Seriously, everyone’s doing it. From candle making to freelancing to your grandma flogging her…

When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why…

Like most things in life, organisation is the key to success. Getting healthy? Meal plan. Getting fit? Stick to a workout schedule. Getting…

Whether you need a morning pep talk to get your day started, a pick-me-up because you’re feeling a bit demotivated with your role or…

When you’re faced with a difficult relationship with your boss at work, it can make life way worse than it needs to be. We spend so…

Put a finger up if you’ve ever been denied a pay rise, put another finger up if you’ve experienced imposter syndrome, and keep…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4 is officially in full swing in the post-Avengers: Endgame era. With a global pandemic repeatedly…

Nobody wants to waste food, but it inevitably ends up happening all across New Zealand. At the same time, food insecurity is a major concern…

With the new fin year nearly upon us, many Kiwis are setting resolutions and looking to increase their financial wellness in 2021. This…

What if we told you that you had a billion dollars to spend? Well, it’s your lucky day, because you already are a billionaire; of…

Leisha Rae makes up the sweet 1/2 of Bowl & Arrow with her bestie and partner in crime, Hannah Bryan. After meeting at a cafe Leisha was…

When was the last time you sat yourself down and got your financial ducks in a row? The thought of sorting out your finances might give you…

If you’ve been considering a career change and have been curious about the tech world, you’re not alone. Known for impressive…

Podcasts. Nowadays, it seems that everyone has one. Your neighbour has one, your gym trainer has one, hell, your grandmother’s bridge…

Almost all of us struggle with our self-confidence at some point or another. From imposter syndrome to body hang ups, there’s always…

If you thought LinkedIn was just Instagram for corporate white blokes, think again. LinkedIn usage is on the rise, and so are all kinds of…

There’s no denying that credit cards can lead to overspending. Research has shown that when you use a credit card for purchases, you…

When you think of tech gurus like Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs, you think straight-talking, no nonsense leaders. Which is why it was a…

Today, Urban List launched a new partnership with one of Australia’s brightest fintechs—a personal investing platform called…

Why is updating your resumé so freakin’ stressful!? What goes in? What comes out? How long is too long? We all have these same…

Are you firmly on the side hustle bandwagon and keen to take it further? Whether you’re trying to quit your full-time job or simply…

It's International Women’s Day, so we’ve been exploring confidence and success, and you need look no further than the…

It's International Women’s Day, and whilst it’s great to celebrate women, equality and creating a gender-balanced world on…

If your morning routine consists of hitting the snooze button several times over before scrolling Instagram for the next 25 minutes while in…

Landing a sweet new gig is a great feeling, but all too often it’s shadowed by the sheer dread of resigning from your current role.…

If you can’t seem to shift the nagging thought—no, dream—about how good would life be if you were your own boss, working…

A new year is a great time for goals, but often we neglect to check in with where we’re at with our work wellbeing. Here are our…

You heard it here first—you deserve a pay rise! We saw over a million people lose their jobs due to COVID and it was a total…

Spending on stuff we don’t need is the ultimate thief of joy, but all too often those purchases happen when we’re in a specific…

There’s not much that truly beats the sound of a crackling fire in the middle of a forest or the sonic-worthy zen of paddling a canoe…

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we never know what’s coming. We can’t control the future, despite our best…

From endless days of knocking back your body weight’s worth of cheese and soaking up the sweet holiday oblivion of not knowing what…

One thing we can probably all agree on? 2020 was a bit of a jerk. Most of us learnt to live that work-from-home life, playing musical chairs…

If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that spending our time on Earth with purpose and meaning is a top priority. But this looks…

How is it already the season to be muttering New Year’s resolutions? In the year that’s felt like it’s lasted for 84…

You’ve probably heard that the gut is the second brain, or that you are what you eat. If you’re wondering how to approach…

We know you’re curious, so here’s the tea.  You can absolutely make some decent cash-dollar off the ‘gram without…

Alrighty Aucklanders, it’s back to school we go. We’re not talking about an old stuffy trigonometry class or anything that…

The fact of the matter is, we all wish we were the next Addison Rae Easterling or an upcoming Josh Richards.  TikTok is a juggernaut…

Writing cover letters is up there with train delays, your barista giving you full cream milk when you asked for oat, and pairing up socks in…

If turning your mind into a tool sharper than a two-edged sword is hot on your priority list then listen up people. There are some super…

2020 has wreaked havoc with most of our plans in life, including for many of us, our careers. Unfortunately, the dreaded task of job hunting…

If you haven’t already started packing your bags, you need to get your priorities straight. Luxury resort Sovena Fushi is a five-star…

We’re living out a time where we can seamlessly combine our work-life with our sit-by-the-pool-and-drink-mimosas-all-day life. We…

Here’s the deal, workations are the new staycations and we’re not even remotely mad about it. Earlier this year, off the back…

We’ll admit it. We’re straight up obsessed with all things mystical, magical and spiritual. We live and breathe our horoscopes…

Save more with less effort? Sounds good to us. Budgeting has a long-standing reputation as the restrictive, boring antithesis to your best…

The concept of investing is actually pretty simple—it’s when you try to turn some money you have today, into more money in the…

When Beyonce casually revealed she was dropping a surprise visual album last month, it finally felt like 2020 was giving us the break we all…

For someone who has designed sneakers for the likes of NBA legend James Harden, Macklemore and supermodel Ashley Graham, Vince Lebon is one…

The last few months have seen us take almost everything online. Even the most digital creatures are struggling to cope with just how much of…

Resume, résumé, curriculum vitae? The thing plays an essential role in getting noticed when hunting down your next gig, and…

Let's get real, a lot of us see our KiwiSaver as a pesky thief which takes handfuls of our hard-earned paychecks every week,…

If you’ve got an Instagram account, chances are you’ve seen the sublime works of Paul Milinski at least a few times in your…

What you do for work has a huge impact on your quality of life, whether you’re career focused or not. We spend a huge chunk of the…

No doubt your work world has been completely shaken up because of COVID-19. The impact of this global pandemic is far from over but as…

“Never waste a good crisis” said your hairdresser after your last nasty break-up, but also the late great Winston Churchill.…

Believe it or not, some of us are clocking the three-month mark of work from home (WFH) life and let’s be honest, the shine has well…

If there’s one word we love, it’s the “F word”. We’re talking about “focus” people. And focus is…

Here’s the thing. Working from home can be bittersweet. Sure, you may be able to pop the alarm on snooze more times than usual and…

You may have heard around the traps that stocks are going on the cheap, and while there may be some truth to that, it’s important to…

Creating the absolute working from home space makes all the difference to your productivity levels. More importantly than this, it allows…

As we clock the one-month mark of iso life, a few things have begun to set in. We know we can’t really watch Netflix while working…

It’s a seriously wild time right now and although we’ve seen big-name events and conferences cancelled across the globe, a few…

We love free things and so do you, so brace yourself for all the awesome free courses worth getting around right now. These aren’t…

Right now, many of us could be feeling a mental shift in the way we perceive our working life. This may be the first time in years…

If exhausting commutes and claustrophobic corporate attire is getting you down, it might be time to seriously consider a career change and…

It’s amazing how adaptable we humans are. A few weeks ago, the idea of leaving our office for the foreseeable future and working from…

If you, like us at Urban List, are now working from home rather than your usual office, chances are you’ve begun to realise it’s…

Whether you have a specific passion, a business idea you’ve always wanted to run with or you're simply keen to stretch…

Many of us have already been stationed at home for the next while, and nearly everyone has got the memos on what we should and…

As the COVID-19 outbreak progresses, more and more of us are finding ourselves faced with the task of working from home. You might be slowly…

Thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, we’re staring down the barrel of potential periods of self-isolation—so why not earn a…

If you’re one of the many people who have started working from home, then welcome to our rad crew. By now there’s a chance the…

So, here’s what we do know, COVID-19 has everyone shook. And rightly so, loads of companies are encouraging their employees to work…

Every day should be International Women’s Day, because no matter who you are, you should always be working to break down barriers to…

Happy International Women’s Day, friends and allies! After having so many insightful conversations with women owning their craft…

Milk & Honey Festival is back for 2020, bringing a massive female line-up showcasing women in music whilst celebrating International…

We’re yet to find another being who genuinely loves a job interview, but if you want to land the dream job they’re a…

If your 2020 plan is to get on top of your finances, you’re probably trying your hand at this budgeting thing. You know the…

Isn’t it just the worst? An epic opportunity comes along, you’re excited for 0.3 seconds and suddenly, that icky feeling sets in…

We’re just a little bit obsessed with Aussie songbird Jack River. The ARIA-nominated artist, aka Holly Rankin, has been tearing up the…

If you’ve googled the combo of “millennial”, “Generation Z” and “money” lately, you’ll know…

New Zealand-born artist Ant Utama did what many people only ever dream of doing—quitting his day job and moving overseas (to Germany,…

There’s nothing that makes you feel more like a professional badass than boarding a plane for an international conference. Even if…

The new year is a great time. A magical time. Anything seems possible. Whether it’s a health target, a promotion in your career, or a…

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been in a situation where you had some intentions around your money but failed to…

If rock ‘n’ roll, hypnotic grooves and a splash of Motown is your vibe, turn the volume up stat on local Kiwi band, Racing.…

Welcome to the November Urban Culture Curve—your go-to guide for what’s on its way in, and on its way out, in urban culture.…

As we charge towards Christmas time, it can be a stark reminder of our financial situation and a time of longing for a pay rise (okay, so…

A controversial statement but true nonetheless, not all business and career podcasts are made equal (fact). Lucky for you though,…

There’s no doubt about it—gin is enjoying a massive surge in popularity right now, and with more home grown artisanal gins…

No doubt, dressing for work ain’t what it used to be. While some career paths still require that you sport a suit and tie, most of us…