Category: Health

Catherine Cooke: Kiwi Women Are Being Denied Funding For Life Saving Cancer Drug

Catherine Cooke: Kiwi Women Are Being Denied Funding For Life Saving Cancer Drug

May 28, 2025

By Robecca Leyden. Catherine Cooke is a remarkable woman. You can see that as soon as she enters a room. For me, that room was…

Ronald McDonald House – Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House – Annual Appeal

Jul 19, 2021

One of New Zealand’s charities that is very dear to our hearts at Sans Pareil, is Ronald McDonald House. On average each month, 357 families…

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Mooncups: The Bloody Truth

Feb 14, 2021

I am a keen environmentalist although not without flaws. I prefer to describe myself as a flexetarian, or more accurately a sober veggie, because morals…

How The Streak Challenge Will Revolutionise Your Work Out

How The Streak Challenge Will Revolutionise Your Work Out

Feb 14, 2021

As much as I want to move on to the next of our ‘3 C’s’ I can’t, without drilling home how important consistency is to…

A Brief Guide to Bali

A Brief Guide to Bali

Feb 14, 2021

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its temples, beaches, and perfect surfing waves. Its laid back island vibe attracts tourists and expats alike to…

We Talk To A Woman’s Sexuality Coach On Why You Need TO Explore Your Own Body

We Talk To A Woman’s Sexuality Coach On Why You Need TO Explore Your Own Body

Feb 13, 2021

Women’s sexuality is a hard topic. We’re all taught from a young age that virginity is a virtue, but next minute we’re heading off to…

Why The Amsterdam Sex District Is Seedy For All The Wrong Reasons

Why The Amsterdam Sex District Is Seedy For All The Wrong Reasons

Jan 17, 2021

There are two main things Amsterdam is known for to foreigners, their weed friendly cafes, and the red light district. I had some time to…

I Believe the Poor Public Health Care System in NZ Led to My Father’s Early Death

I Believe the Poor Public Health Care System in NZ Led to My Father’s Early Death

May 4, 2017

by Robecca Leyden I believe the poor public health care system led to my father’s death.  That is one of the reasons I will be…

What Losing My Dad Taught Me About Life

What Losing My Dad Taught Me About Life

Jan 17, 2017

It has been one year since I lost my Dad. It’s hard to believe that a year ago, I sat in shock by a hospital…

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Backstage with Moroccanoil

Jan 20, 2013

Thread was invited backstage with Moroccanoil at New York Fashion Week 2012 at Badgley Mischka Spring 2013, with hair by Peter Gray for Moroccanoil, and…

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