As mothers, self-care is something we know we need to do, but it is often easier said than done when it comes to integrating it into our [...]

If you are someone who is sensitive to energy or vibes - which everyone is to a greater or lesser degree - you will know what it’s like to walk [...]

Have you ever looked at those people who seem to breeze through organising their trips and appear to love it while you find this process [...] 

Kowhai (Sophora microphylla) is well known for its bright yellow flowers indicating the arrival of spring. Native kereru, tui, bellbird and kaka flock to [...]

If you use social media, you are probably familiar with and quite possibly have experienced FOMO... Fear Of Missing Out. A number of reports have revealed many [...]

Highly sensitive children often need more space and time to manage in the world. Just take a moment to think about the average family home and how [...]

Does time heal? Many of us have experienced someone close to us dying. At the time, we cope as best we can, often with the help of friends and maybe [...] 

First Light Natural Health® and First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® are delighted to be supporting Flowertherapy World Day 2016, a global day [...]

It's Monday 7am and you’ve just woken up. You need to be at work at 8am and you have 15 minutes to shower, dress, have breakfast and make your way [...]

Silver Fern (Cyathea dealbata), also called ponga in Maori language, is the most well known fern in New Zealand. Widely used on rugby shirts, sports flags and [...]

Some of the most magical and powerful species of healing trees in New Zealand’s forests have an unbroken lineage reaching far back into prehistory; certainly [...]

New Zealand’s stunning scenery has captivated millions of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Hobbit’ fans around the world. The story of the ‘Home of [...]

We all have different temperaments. Some people seem to have ‘thicker skins’ than others. For them, things just seem to slide off like water off [...]

Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one knows that the process of grieving doesn’t follow a logical, linear process. It has its own way of moving [...]

By any standard, the 21st century is a very challenging time on many levels. The whole human family across the planet is being confronted with [...]