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Bev Lawton on the Inequity in our Health System & Her Crusade to End Cervical Cancer

2 days ago | capsulenz.com | Kelly Bertrand

Professor Bev Lawton is one of those women who will simply refuse to take no for an answer – and because of her stubborn determination, women across Aotearoa now have a far greater chance of surviving cervical cancer.
Dr Jo Prendergast On Turning Her Cancer Battle Into Stand-Up Comedy

1 week ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

Welcome to our new series, The Cancer Diaries, brought to you by the Cancer Society. With 1 in 3 Kiwis diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, the ripple effect of a cancer diagnosis spreads far and wide across Aotearoa.
'A Betrayal of Women' The pay-equity bill explained

1 week ago | capsulenz.com | Sarah Lang

Reader, we at Capsule are LIVID about the pay-equity bill amendment travesty. Sarah Lang breaks down exactly what has happened, who it affects, and why we’re all so outraged. *This is an opinion pieceYou’ve probably heard about the legislation that was rammed through Parliament last night, a mere DAY after being announced. The government amended the Equal Pay Act (1972) under urgency in an utter gutting of New Zealand’s pay-equity regime. It’s a WTF moment.
Things That Might Actually Encourage People To Have More Children

2 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

One of the creepiest headlines to come out of the global news in the past few weeks is that the Trump administration is trying to encourage women to have more babies (‘encourage’ takes on a very sinister meaning when you consider who’s saying it), including bringing in a ‘baby bonus’ for mothers. As birthrates around the world dwindle, the pronatalism movement picks up pace – in America, but also here in NZ as well.
Is It Worth the Hype?

2 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Kelly Bertrand

Our Ninja Creami review – does it live up to the hype? Capsule investigates, one frozen marg at a time…I always have visions of being a domestic goddess – homemade bread, organic condiments on-hand, freshly-baked biscuits in a glass jar, that kind of thing.
I Went to NZ's Best Spa of the Year

3 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Kelly Bertrand

Kelly Bertrand treated herself to a little self-care at New Zealand’s Spa of the Year – is it worth it? She headed to Chuan Spa at the Cordis Auckland to find out!When it comes to a good spa day, if you’re taking time out of your insane schedule to treat yourself, you want to make sure you’re packing in as much value (and pampering) as possible. Enter: Chaun Spa at the five-star Cordis Auckland – and don’t worry, your girl has thoroughly tested this all out (someone has to do it?!).
Is My Anxiety Being Caused By My PHONE Notifications?!

3 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Kelly Bertrand

Kelly Bertrand is over her phone’s constant pinging – so much so, she thinks it’s impacting her mental health. What’s the solution? *Buzz!* Email. *Buzz!* Instagram comment. *Buzz!* News alert telling me the world is fucked in some new way today, but it’s fine because the pop-up ad that accompanies the story also informs me Briscoes is having a sale this weekend, so all good, your gal needs towels. *Buzz!* Doordash telling me there’s happy hour burger deals in my area.
Why Are Mothers Always Treated As The Default Parent?

4 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Sarah Lang

In part three of our Motherhood Penalty series, we look at how mothers (unlike fathers) are considered the ‘default parent’ – and how this is deeply unfair Mothers out there: are you the parent who daycare or school calls when your child is sick or needs picking up for whatever reason? Are you the parent expected to attend school events during work hours?
Mandy From Bookety Book Books On Building Community Through Books

4 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

She started Bookety Book Books in her home after the first Covid lockdown, and now Mandy from Bookety Book Books is changing the business and adding in a new book swap, all to help create community and spread joy among book lovers around Aotearoa. Who says you can’t change the world, one book at a time? If you are an enthusiastic reader, there is simply no greater gift you can receive than a book recommendation from someone you trust.
This Little Drive to Survive Fan Went to the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix With Lego – Here’s What It’s Like

1 month ago | capsulenz.com | Kelly Bertrand

Kelly Bertrand ticked off a big bucket-list item when she got to head across the ditch to her first ever Formula One Grand Prix, thanks to her pals at Lego. Here’s what it’s really like to be up-close to Max, Lando and Liam… and a whole lot of teeny little tyres!I bet most F1 fans don’t burst into tears the second they sit down in a Grand Prix grandstand.