Meet the NZ oyster: a marine marvel

Meet the NZ oyster: a marine marvel

Oysters 101 The first thing to understand about the NZ oyster is that the more of them you eat, the better it is for the environment. We often associate oysters with romance and indulgence, but they are much more than just a culinary delight. Oyster farming is good...
Best Places to Stop for a Picnic on a NZ Road Trip

Best Places to Stop for a Picnic on a NZ Road Trip

Whether you find yourself on New Zealand’s North Island or South Island, there are plenty of picnic spots to discover. New Zealand is known for its abundance of lush green countryside, secluded beaches, astonishing lakes and majestic mountains. There is certainly no...
Plastic-free coffee cups – Yah?

Plastic-free coffee cups – Yah?

Since the introduction of global single-use plastic bans, companies across the planet have been scrambling to find cost-effective, functional replacements for billions of single-use plastic products. Particularly in the area of disposable coffee cups. Paper and...
Financial Wisdom from Dad

Financial Wisdom from Dad

Like many of us, I learned some valuable money lessons from my parents. As we observed them handling money over the years, their financial habits have left a lasting impression. My dad’s advice has also influenced many of the financial decisions I have made in life so...
Do electronic rodent repellers work?

Do electronic rodent repellers work?

Do those ultrasonic things you plug in the wall work? People often ask our team at Bug King about using those ultrasonic things you plug in the wall to get rid of rats, mice and unwanted insects. And no, we don’t use them. Why not?  Because electronic rodent repellers...