The Life

The Life is a BusinessDesk section for people with an appetite for living well, who like to celebrate the good things in life – whether that’s investing in your health and wellness or a weekend at a lodge. 

My Net Worth: Strahan Wallis, chief executive, Clemenger Group New Zealand
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My Net Worth: Strahan Wallis, chief executive, Clemenger Group New Zealand

"I’m a huge fan of having balance in my life. Mental health and resilience are really important . . . it can't be all work, work, work."

16 Jan 2022
My Net Worth: John Kippenberger, CEO, Scott Technology
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My Net Worth: John Kippenberger, CEO, Scott Technology

"I don’t have regrets. I just try to make the best decisions within the environment and with the information that I've got around me .... knowing that the future might not play out that way."

09 Jan 2022
The helper's high – why doing good benefits our health
Health Free

The helper's high – why doing good benefits our health

It’s long been claimed that doing good for others has health benefits for individuals. It sounds plausible in that mind-body connected way, but proof has been hard to come by. Now scientists are closing in on some firm links. 

Paul Little 09 Jan 2022
Cool and crisp – the top 10 sauvignon blanc wines for summer drinking
Wine Free

Cool and crisp – the top 10 sauvignon blanc wines for summer drinking

Bob Campbell, MW  gives tasting notes on his top 10 sauvignon blancs.

Bob Campbell MW 09 Jan 2022