Perfume is more than just something you spritz before heading out the door – it’s memory, mood, and a little bit of magic. And later this month, one of New…
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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Breaking barriersHealth & BeautyNews
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Travel
Unlocking Auckland: Our SO/ Auckland “Key to the City” Adventure
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsSometimes you just need to step away from everyday life and do something that feels a little bit different, a little bit spontaneous, and a lot of fun. That’s exactly…
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Health & BeautyNews
Say Hello to Bouf: The Bold New Haircare Brand Changing the Game for Thinning Hair
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsIf you’ve been scrolling TikTok, worrying about shedding, or just craving more bounce in your hair, a new name is making big waves: Bouf. Born in Australia and recently landed…
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Inspiration | MotivationWellbeing
5 Life Lessons That Hit Hard – and How to Grow From Them
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsSome of the most powerful lessons in life are the ones we never asked for – the ones that blindside us, knock us off balance, and force us to face…
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Breaking barriersBusinessFoodInspiration | Motivation
Cherie Metcalfe: The Chef, Mum, and Foodie Behind Pepper & Me
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsIf you’ve ever sprinkled a little Pepper & Me magic into your dinner, you’ve got Cherie Metcalfe to thank. The Rotorua-born, Pāpāmoa-based chef, entrepreneur, and mum-of-two has turned her obsession…
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Book ReviewsEntertainment
Holding On, Letting Go: Four Powerful Reads About Surviving What Comes Next
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsFrom the long shadows of war to the private pain of fractured families, these four new reads each ask the same quiet question: what happens after everything changes? Whether it’s…
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Book ReviewsBreaking barriersInspiration | Motivation
Don’t Stop: Naomi Arnold on Walking Across New Zealand and Discovering Resilience
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsAfter reading Northbound, I was left in awe – not just from Naomi Arnold’s descriptions of wind-whipped ridgelines, muddy riverbeds and blistered feet, but by the quiet strength and honesty…
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FoodHealth & BeautyNewsWellbeing
This Month’s Must-Trys: Beauty, Skincare & a Chocolate Block That Didn’t Last 10 Minutes
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsEvery now and then, a batch of new arrivals lands on our desks that instantly gets the whole team talking (and, in some cases, snacking). From skincare saviours and beauty…
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Health & BeautyInspiration | MotivationWellbeing
IN FOCUS: TREAT YOURSELF – INSIDE AND OUT
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsThere’s something deeply satisfying about discovering products that not only look good on your shelf but feel amazing in use – especially when they actually deliver on their promises. In…
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Inspiration | MotivationPsychology
From Avoidance to Action: 5 Steps to Face Your Problems Head-On
by Dee Collinsby Dee CollinsLet’s face it — life can be overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like you’re juggling a million things while balancing on a tightrope, and it’s tempting to shove the hard stuff…
