Watching, reading, listening. Our Summer guide to relaxing.

Ah, that blissful limbo between Christmas and New Year’s—a time when the days blur together, the pressure to do anything productive fades, and we embrace the beauty of slowing down. If you’re wondering how to fill those golden hours, we’ve got you.

Here’s what the Two Islands team is diving into while soaking up some much-needed downtime:

Reading

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Delve into the fascinating science of sleep and its critical role in our physical and mental wellbeing. If you’re looking for motivation to prioritise your ZZZs in the new year, this is the ultimate eye-opener.

Atomic Habits by James Clear
Ready to kick bad habits and build better ones? This practical guide is all about small changes that make a big impact on your health, productivity and overall happiness.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
If dragons, epic adventures and just a dash of romance sound like your idea of escapism, this page-turner delivers it all. It’s the kind of book you’ll wish you could read for the first time—again and again.

Listening

Two Islands Summer
Our go-to team playlist is a soundtrack for long, sunny days. Packed with feel-good tracks, it’s the perfect companion for road trips, beach lounging or backyard BBQs. Endless sunshine, good company and songs to match.

The Morning Shift
Start your day with real laughs, real talk and real stories. Forget the overplayed songs and ads—this is authentic, feel-good listening at its best. It’s the perfect mood-setter for those easygoing summer mornings.

Listen here

Watching

The Day of the Jackal (TVNZ)
For the mystery lovers, this gripping classic offers twists and suspense that will have you hooked from start to finish.

Tell Me Lies (Disney+)
Steamy, dramatic and highly bingeable. When the summer heat isn’t enough, this addictive series brings all the drama you didn’t know you needed.

Island Icons
If you haven’t caught our Island Icons series yet, now’s the time! With three episodes live, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at some of our favourite local stories and people making waves.

Catch up on all episodes here

Until then, enjoy the sunshine, soak up the slow moments and have a happy, relaxing summer.