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The Secret Garden (1993)
Enough flowers to make you want to spend the afternoon digging in the dirt.
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Pack a suitcase efficiently
Better yet, if you can fit everything into a carry-on.
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5 P T O
Bindi Rolton as Hedy Lamarr alongside Ryan Burnell as Hedy’s husband Fritz Mandl, during dress rehearsals for the production Lamarr, now showing in Palmerston North.
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Do tomorrow’s you a favour
Pack your lunch, fill your water bottle and put your keys where you’ll actually find them.
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Curry
Whether it’s butter chicken, Thai green or chickpea, curry is one of those meals that somehow tastes even better the next day.
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The compromise
Try the timeless negotiation tactic: “You clean your room and then we can consider your request.”
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Broccoli
Don’t judge a soup by its colour. This one deserves a chance. Matthew Rennie and Ben Adams get their feet a little wet while running the Mackenzie Half Marathon.
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The essayist
They used to type out pages of messages before they discovered voice notes, now you get personal podcasts.
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Inside a fitted sheet
Somehow it’s still there after the sheet’s been washed, hung out on the washing line and put away in the linen cupboard.
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Set an intention
As well as looking back, Matariki is about looking forward. Think about what you’d like to learn, achieve or make more time for in the coming year.
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I think I’m coming down with something
Keep it vague and contagious-sounding – no-one will ask for follow-ups.
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When Harry met Sally
“When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”
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The chatty Kathy
Means well, but you see them coming and know you need to look busy otherwise you’ll be held hostage for the next 10 minutes.
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By Amy Poehler
If you’re a fan of the actor’s Golden Globewinning podcast Good Hang, you’ll love listening to her narrate her 2014 memoir.
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Lavender
It’s scientifically proven to soothe us, making it perfect for winding down.
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Become a bird watcher (or plant detective)
Birds, wildflowers, native trees – take your pick. Having something to “spot” turns an ordinary walk into a little treasure hunt.
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Betty bought a bit of butter
But the butter Betty bought was bitter. So Betty bought a better butter, and it was better than the butter Betty bought before.
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Happy: Pesto pasta
Bright, green and fresh. Start with a jar of pesto and throw in whatever makes you feel good.
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The careful nibbler
Small, methodical bites taken over several days. Your Easter chocolate routinely lasts until May.
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The greeting debacle
That split-second of panic where one person goes in for a hug and the other extends a hand.
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Arrive a little early
Give yourself a few extra minutes before you start work for time to sit in the sun, finish your coffee or people-watch before the day properly begins.
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Meryl Streep’s house in
If we could conjure up our perfect kitchen, this would be it. Actually … we’d take any Nancy Meyers’ house, thanks.
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Chips and butter
Hot chips, crunchy chips, anything salty and potato-based works.
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