Every two weeks we share all the stuff we’ve recently enjoyed – from the latest TV shows to must-try foods, gorgeous makeup products and the most exciting spots to visit in New Zealand.
focus magazine video
Whenever we shoot the cover story, we do a Behind the Scenes video. Recently, we dug out old footage from many of these sessions and strung them together into one video. Watching this, we were reminded of how far we’ve come and, of course, all the beautiful and inspiring women we have featured on our covers. Enjoy!
Kākāriki Super Greens by Viktual+
We love supporting New Zealand brands so when former All Black Tana Umaga and his documentary-maker wife, Rochelle, recently launched Viktual+ we were stoked to try some of their products. The range of wellness products harnesses traditional Māori and Pasifika ingredients and includes Kākāriki Super Greens, Kava Day, Kava Night, Pre-Workout and Protein Powders in two different flavours.
For daily vitality, the directions suggest mixing a teaspoon of apple-flavoured Kākāriki Super Greens in water and drinking daily – it’s really tasty and also works just as well in any smoothie.
Kava Day and Kava Night by Viktual+
The root of the kava shrub is the magical ingredient in these products. In small doses, the effects of kava include sleepiness, relaxation and feelings of wellbeing. Kava Day helps support a healthy response to stress without any sedation and when used in conjunction with Kava Night – which contains additional herbal support from valerian and hops – helps promote both falling asleep and restorative sleep.
Dee: “Coming up to a deadline with the magazine is always a stressful and busy time but I’ve found that I do seem to be sleeping better which is a big win for me. I look forward to trying these products out for longer.”
