SUNDAY LOVES

PACK: Rains Boonie hat

If one clothing item could sum up the summer we’re having, it’s a waterproof sun hat. With a wide brim and a gustproof tie, you’ll be ready for anything with one of these in your bag. $70, rains.com

WEAR: Baobei LOVE U Pendant necklace

These fun resin heart pendants from local jewellery label Baobei make the perfect self-gift to celebrate this Lunar New Year. Designer Grace Ko incorporates her Chinese culture in this piece, resembling a jade necklace she was given as a child. $65, baobeilabel.com

DIP: House of Dumplings sauces

Not that we need an excuse to eat more dumplings, but the Lunar New Year tradition of making your own is a fun way to get involved. The chilli oils and sauces from House of Dumplings are so delicious, you’ll be pouring them on everything. $27, from houseofdumplings.co.nz

VISIT: Auckland’s Lantern Festival

Lunar New Year celebrations kick off from February 2 at the Manukau Sports Bowl, a free and family-friendly event. Expect lanterns, music, dancing, food stalls and fireworks. aucklandnz.com/lantern

PLAN: Moleskin 2023 Weekly Planner

The Year of the Rabbit is set to be a time for professional advancement, agility and success. But you don’t get rewards without a great plan – and a fresh moleskine always helps. From $45, available from Smith and Caughey’s