https://www.mas.co.nz/feeds/blog/Creating Greater Good Togetheren-GBFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/m%C4%81ia-collectives-mission-to-support-single-m%C4%81m%C4%81/When Aysha Peters was searching for purpose, she never dreamed her wāhine-led initiative, Māia Collective, would end up helping hundreds of single mothers with the help of MAS Foundation.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/m%C4%81ia-collectives-mission-to-support-single-m%C4%81m%C4%81/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/signed-and-sealed-logans-art-is-fit-for-a-sacred-shrine/He’s only in his early 20s, but artist and architecture student Logan Bow has already had a unique career highlight — getting his artwork preserved in the vault of a Taiwanese temple.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/signed-and-sealed-logans-art-is-fit-for-a-sacred-shrine/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/cash-funds-the-smarter-way-to-invest-your-savings/Let’s explore what Cash Funds are and how they compare to traditional savings options.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/cash-funds-the-smarter-way-to-invest-your-savings/Investments and Moneyhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/inside-evie-kemps-colourful-creative-world/Artistic entrepreneur and MAS Member Evie Kemp shares her passion for helping others embrace their own innate creativity.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/inside-evie-kemps-colourful-creative-world/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/celest%C3%A9s-story-how-mass-screening-programme-enabled-life-saving-early-action/Celesté’s experience is a powerful example of how awareness created through early screening can lead to life-saving decisions.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/celest%C3%A9s-story-how-mass-screening-programme-enabled-life-saving-early-action/Insurance and Protectionhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/how-ai-tools-are-redefining-modern-medicine/With AI tools gaining traction in the medical sector, we examine their benefits and risks and why humans will always have a place in healthcare.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/how-ai-tools-are-redefining-modern-medicine/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/are-we-in-an-ai-bubble/AI stocks are volatile, but is it a bubble? We explore the fundamentals, market risks, and long-term outlook for the AI investment theme.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/are-we-in-an-ai-bubble/Investments and Moneyhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/sue-chetwins-mid-century-makeover/This modernised Auckland apartment is the ideal coastal backdrop for Sue Chetwin's eclectic art collection.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/sue-chetwins-mid-century-makeover/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/are-car-safety-features-putting-you-at-risk/Smart features like AEB and lane assist promise safety — but are they causing more harm than good? Find out how to protect yourself.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/are-car-safety-features-putting-you-at-risk/Insurance and Protectionhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-coastal-charm-of-kaik%C5%8Dura/Novelist and screenwriter Sarah-Kate Lynch shares her long-time love of Kaikōura, and why its natural beauty and resilient community inspired her hit TV show.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-coastal-charm-of-kaik%C5%8Dura/Wellbeing and Lifestylehttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/true-detectives-the-private-lives-of-private-investigators/This Canterbury husband and wife share how they went from being local police officers to private investigators working all over the world.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/true-detectives-the-private-lives-of-private-investigators/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-e-bike-evolution/Swapping pedal power for the battery-induced buzz of an e-bike, actor Elisabeth Easther investigates why so many cyclists are making the switch.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-e-bike-evolution/Wellbeing and Lifestylehttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/how-to-choose-the-right-investment-fund/Whether you’re starting out or looking to change up your portfolio, we break down the 7 MAS investment fund types to help you make the right financial decision.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/how-to-choose-the-right-investment-fund/Investments and Moneyhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-k%C4%81k%C4%81p%C5%8D-conservationist/Wildlife vet Lydia Uddstrom shares a behind-the-scenes look at her Department of Conservation job caring for kakapo and other endangered native species.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-k%C4%81k%C4%81p%C5%8D-conservationist/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/northlands-mobile-ent-clinic-hits-the-road/As a driving force for change in rural healthcare, the Tarāpunga mobile ENT clinic brings much-needed ear, nose and throat treatment to at-risk communities.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/northlands-mobile-ent-clinic-hits-the-road/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/thrifty-living-8-eco-friendly-hacks/Want to help save the planet and save your pennies? Here are some easy-to-implement eco-friendly hacks and habit changes that will do a world of good.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/thrifty-living-8-eco-friendly-hacks/Wellbeing and Lifestylehttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/what-to-know-about-retaining-walls/Do you have retaining walls on your property? Find out their structural risks and what the recent legislation changes might mean for your insurance cover.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/what-to-know-about-retaining-walls/Insurance and Protectionhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-impact-of-social-media-on-our-teens/Young people spend significant amounts of time online, but how does the endless scrolling of social media impact them during those turbulent teenage years?MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-impact-of-social-media-on-our-teens/Wellbeing and Lifestylehttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/how-mamia-is-empowering-m%C4%81m%C4%81-and-wh%C4%81nau/Frustrated by the lack of support for new Māori mothers, Dr Aria Graham developed Mamia – a marae-based space for māmā, pēpi and whānau.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/how-mamia-is-empowering-m%C4%81m%C4%81-and-wh%C4%81nau/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/how-to-protect-and-preserve-your-art-collection/Protect your art collection with smart tips on valuation, preservation and insurance so you can enjoy it with confidence and peace of mind.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/how-to-protect-and-preserve-your-art-collection/Insurance and Protectionhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/spirit-of-imagination-from-dentist-to-gin-distiller/Find out how a chance meeting in a London pub led dentist Simon Wilson to side-hustle success with local gin brand Imagination.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/spirit-of-imagination-from-dentist-to-gin-distiller/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/tongan-culture-helps-weave-communities-together/Dr Jeanne Teisina and her mother help local children thrive and embrace Tongan culture, and they’re now bringing joy and connection to the whole community.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/tongan-culture-helps-weave-communities-together/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-rapid-rise-of-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs/With GLP-1 weight-loss drugs now available in New Zealand, Health journalist Niki Bezzant delves into the pros and cons of these so-called miracle workers.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-rapid-rise-of-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs/Wellbeing and Lifestylehttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/learn-the-3-steps-for-life-with-hato-hone-st-john/MAS partners with Hato Hone St John’s 3 Steps for Life programme to help save lives across the country by teaching everyday Kiwis how to respond to a cardiac arrest.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/learn-the-3-steps-for-life-with-hato-hone-st-john/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/emergency-funds-how-to-boost-your-financial-safety-net/MAS Head of Investments, Dan Mead, answers common questions about emergency funds, and shares tips on how to grow your rainy day savings.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/emergency-funds-how-to-boost-your-financial-safety-net/Investments and Moneyhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/hard-talk-how-to-have-difficult-conversations/Having difficult conversations with friends, family or colleagues can be tough. Dr Angela Lim has some simple tips to help you tackle tricky topics with ease.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/hard-talk-how-to-have-difficult-conversations/Wellbeing and Lifestylehttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/choosing-house-insurance-that-can-weather-the-storm/As extreme weather rises, is your house insurance keeping up? Learn the difference between Sum Insured and Full Area Replacement cover.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/choosing-house-insurance-that-can-weather-the-storm/Insurance and Protectionhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/using-3d-printing-to-change-lives/Discover two innovative Kiwi companies that are using 3D printing to create custom-made medical solutions and enhance patient care.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/using-3d-printing-to-change-lives/Members and Communityhttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-healing-power-of-forest-bathing/Actor Elisabeth Easther explores the wonders of forest bathing and how it can benefit the mind. She shares her experience plus local wooded walks to try.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/the-healing-power-of-forest-bathing/Wellbeing and Lifestylehttps://www.mas.co.nz/hub/going-with-the-flow-on-whanganui-river/Paddling their way down Whanganui River provided MAS Member Nicky Dewe’s family with stunning scenery, sore shoulders and some life lessons learned along the way.MAS TeamFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300https://www.mas.co.nz/hub/going-with-the-flow-on-whanganui-river/Wellbeing and Lifestyle