What to do with an old mattress in NZ: donate, recycle or dispose of it
Got an old mattress to get rid of? Which charities may take it, where to recycle it in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and how to dispose of it.
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How to sleep when it’s hot: a NZ summer guide
Hot, sticky night and no air con? Practical NZ tips to cool your bedroom, use fans and heat pumps well, keep babies safe and spot heat illness.
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NZ bed sizes: mattress dimensions in cm, from single to super king
Every standard NZ bed size in centimetres, from single to super king, plus how to pick the right size for your room, your height and who you share with.
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How to choose the right mattress for your age and stage
What to look for in a mattress at every stage of life, from a snug fitting cot mattress and kids’ beds to teens, adults and support for seniors.
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Is the 5am Club some kind of secret society or cult?
What the 5am Club really is, who started it, the benefits fans claim, and what time you’d need to go to bed to wake at 5am feeling human.
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Could a bed-in-a-box transform your sleeping?
What a bed-in-a-box is, how a pocket spring mattress fits in the back of your car, and why it’s an affordable way to get a brand new bed home today.
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Signs you need a new mattress, and how long a mattress really lasts
The 10 signs your mattress is past it, from sagging and lumps to creaky springs, how long a mattress really lasts, and how to make the next one last.
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The weirdest-ever sleep hack for insomniacs
Can’t sleep? Meet the intentional paradox method, the odd trick of trying to stay awake so you fall asleep, and the science behind why it may help.
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What is lucid dreaming and can you learn to do it?
What lucid dreaming is, how people learn to know they’re dreaming while still asleep, and what to try once you realise you’re in the driver’s seat.
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The importance of deep sleep for mental wellbeing
Why deep sleep matters for your mood and focus, what your brain gets up to during it, when it happens, and simple ways to get a full dose.
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Five children’s sleep problems
Kids won’t sleep? Five common children’s sleep problems, from insomnia and sleepwalking to bedwetting, nightmares and snoring, with ideas to help.
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How to shake off restless leg syndrome
What restless leg syndrome is, what can cause it, and practical things to try at night, from stretching and movement to relaxation and massage.
