January is a month that typically endorses the habit of reflecting (frantically) upon ones successes, failures, actions and motivations of past, present and future. Graciously gifting us a clean slate to give it all another shot. However, what we sometimes forget to acknowledge is the insidious undertow that often comes with this. The one that [...]
If you watched the 6 o'clock news last week you may have heard about recent global studies surrounding the reality of plastic waste in our oceans. Scientists and researchers have uncovered startling truths about the perpetual journey our plastic bottles, bags, containers and cosmetics embark on once they come to leave plain sight. The Mariana [...]
British writer and philosopher Alain De Botton not only has a brilliantly soothing voice, he also has some very intelligent insights into the way us human beings think and behave. To kickstart the analytical side of your brain, and perhaps provide some wisdom for navigating the idiosyncrasies of those around you, here are some of [...]
“Out of our own backyards” Local organic produce delivered to your door, no plastics, just good stuff. Ooooby started in 2008 when its founder, Pete, became aware that small-scale farmers were going out of business at an alarming rate. Acutely aware of the vital role that these farmers play in our personal health, our communities, economies [...]
It has been scientifically proven that sex is good for our health, and that sexual fulfilment for women increases as they get older (specifically women 45 and up), so why is it that society's perception of older women is that sex ranks low on their priority list? If there's one thing we learned after seeing [...]
The title and cover of Hillary Clinton's highly-anticipated memoir about the 2016 presidential election was revealed this week — and the former secretary of state says she'll be "letting my guard down" in the book. Here's what you need to know! When it comes to women and shattering glass ceilings, Hillary Clinton has long stood [...]
We need to begin by saying that the Societe Magazine team is made up of vegans, vegetarians and those who have never once considered cutting animal products out of our diet. We understand if you consider cheese to be a food group, or add chicken to almost every salad that you can, or that you [...]
New Zealand is lagging behind the rest of the world's response to single-use plastic bags, and there's no excuse given the large amount of research behind the damage they do to the environment. New Zealanders use around 1 billion plastic bags per year and when they get blown into the street they clog our drains [...]
Hundreds of homes in Christchurch have been evacuated as wildfire burns on the Port Hills. Here is what you need to know, including contact details of agencies that you can get help from if you're feeling a bit stressed and overwhelmed. The Port Hills fire is contained to an isolated area, and is not affecting [...]
After what was one of the toughest presidential races in recent history, Hillary Clinton who suffered an election loss last year is embarking on a new challenge. It was announced that Clinton will be putting her efforts into writing a book of personal essays scheduled to debut September 26, 2017. Clinton's book has yet to be [...]