Sarah Templeton

Sarah Templeton is Are Media New Zealand’s Commercial Editor. Throughout her career she's been a lifestyle writer at various New Zealand media outlets and magazines, including Newshub, Concrete Playground and NZ Life and Leisure. She loves to mix and match a practical gadget with a lush home décor trend. She’s also a part-time Pilates instructor and a fan of a really good red wine.

Shopping

The best cooling sheet sets (all hot-sleeper approved)

Say goodbye to sweaty, scratchy sleeps this summer.

Gifts

20 delicious Christmas gifts for foodies

No old, battered tins of shortbread in sight, thanks

Shopping

The best barbecues and grills for your summer cookout

Because nothing says 'summer' like the bliss of cooking and eating outdoors.

Shopping

With 30% off, can this cooling mattress help hot sleepers chill?

A very hot sleeper puts Ecosa's new "unparalleled cooling" mattress to the test.

Shopping

How this solar home battery system helps you prepare for the unpredictable

When the lights go out, will your home stay on? Tesla Powerwall 3 doesn’t just store solar energy: it predicts storms, charges up, and keeps your fridge, lights (and coffee machine) running no matter the forecast.

In Collaboration with Tesla Energy

Shopping

Tried and tested: A coffee flip-flopper’s dream machine

A coffee machine that works with your changing daily routine? We'll drink to that.

Hommey’s iconic striped bedding is on sale: Don’t miss out!

A sale to get out of bed for.

Inspiration

The man behind the robe: Hommey founder Justin Kestelman’s tumble into soft furnishings

Cosy cushions, throws, towels and blankets? Ironically, they were once out of Justin's comfort zone.

Side by side: sustainable exterior of a house

Inspiration

How to create a sustainable home with small, incremental changes

If you find the word “sustainable” overwhelming, then rest assured because making even one change is worth doing.

Shopping

Soft shell vs hard shell suitcases: Which wins out?

It's the number one debate for travellers... besides choosing the best plane seat configuration.

Shopping

Tried and tested: An office of coffee addicts put the De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Next to the test

Good coffee is not a game to us. So could this automatic machine handle the pressure?

What’s your renovation style? Visualise your dream reno with these key kitchen trends

Are you more of a Scandi fan-di or do you love the industrial-chic look? We break down some of the key kitchen trends for 2025 and how to achieve them with kaboodle.