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If someone in your life likes crystals and candles, best you pay a visit to Opal + Sage. The online seller of both those big Cs has just released a range of delicious Christmas candles, including the citrine, which smells like a cinnamon donut, moss agate – the scent of Christmas nights – and orange calcite, with hints of cinnamon and citrus. They look stunning and they smell even better – plus, crystals! Opal+Sage Christmas crystal candles, $60 from opalandsage.co.nz

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In 2022, Jon Batiste earnt 11 Grammy nominations. It made him the most celebrated artist of the year. While navigating the accolades, he started his most ambitious work to date – composing an original symphony. But in the background, Batiste had to face a personal nightmare when his partner - best-selling author Suleika Jaouad – learns her long-dormant cancer is back. This intimate documentary is a moment in time for these two artists as they navigate life and love. American Symphony is streaming now on Netflix

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Got some Christmas baking on the horizon? Perhaps you should try Heilala’s alcohol-free vanilla paste, which packs a real punch. Made with real vanilla seeds suspended in pure concentrated vanilla extract, it’s a double hit. The product won big at the recent New Zealand Food Awards, taking home the Pantry Award, Business Innovation Award and the Supreme Award. Heilala alcohol-free pure vanilla paste, $25.94 at select retailers and heilalavanilla.co.nz