On those freezing cold winter mornings, there’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of porridge to start the day. This protein-packed version takes a breakfast classic and gives it…
Dee Collins
Dee Collins
Dee is the founder, publisher and editor of focus – a high-quality business and lifestyle magazine featuring women in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato who encourage, inspire, empower, educate, connect and entertain. The magazine has now moved online.
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For the past decade, Casita Community Charitable Trust has been creating opportunities, connection and a sense of belonging for young people with disabilities in Tauranga and the Western Bay. Now,…
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Breaking barriersInspiration | MotivationWellbeing
How Motherhood, Burnout and Losing Herself Led Kelsey Huddleston to Create Elevana
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsYou can love your life completely and still feel lost inside it. It’s a feeling many women know intimately but rarely talk about. Life looks good from the outside. The…
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NewsTravel
The End of Euro Summer? Kiwi Travellers Turn to Closer, Cheaper Alternatives
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsNew search data from Booking.com suggests Kiwi travellers are rethinking the traditional European summer holiday, opting instead for destinations closer to home that offer similar experiences without the long-haul flights,…
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If you love books that keep you guessing, these latest reads deliver plenty of suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists. From remote islands and isolated towns to shocking crimes and hidden…
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Breaking barriersInspiration | Motivation
Meet the Northland Brand Turning Kiwi Stories into Wearable Art
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsFrom Hawai‘i to Northland, one woman’s love of colour, culture and community is inspiring a fresh take on New Zealand fashion. What if the shirt you wore told a story?…
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Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the women who do so much – whether that’s mum, grandmother, mentor, friend, or someone who simply shows up with love and…
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Breaking barriersFamilyInspiration | MotivationNews
Sometimes the Future of Food Lies in the Past
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsInside the fifth-generation family behind Holly Bacon –and the nostalgic innovation bringing “liquid bacon” back to New Zealand kitchens Step inside Holly Bacon in Hawke’s Bay and you’ll find more…
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If you’re in the mood for stories that linger long after the final page, this carefully curated trio delivers in very different ways. Whether you’re drawn to fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat reads…
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FoodNews
Roll Your Way to Razor Sharp Knives: My Honest Take on the HORL Knife Sharpener
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsI’ll be honest – when I was first sent the HORL knife sharpener to try, I was equal parts intrigued and slightly intimidated. Knife sharpening has always felt like one…
