Niki Bezzant

writer

I’ve been in media in NZ
for over 20 years.

I see myself as a translator, between the big-brained experts and the ordinary person. I’m really good at translating complex science into language we can all understand.

My journalism work appears in major media outlets, and my other work includes corporate writing, editing, content creation, radio, presenting and voice work.

My career in publishing saw me found and edit Cuisine online, and take Healthy Food Guide magazine from indie start-up to NZ’s top-selling food magazine, a position it held for over a decade.

These days I enjoy contributing regularly to New Zealand’s top print, online and broadcast media including features for the NZ Listener and RNZ.

Any of my writing work that’s published online can be found in my editorial portfolio at Authory.

My work appears in major media outlets:

  • Logo of nzherald.co.nz with stylized black lettering 'NZ' and the website name in lowercase.
  • Logo of Stuff, NZ news media company
  • New Zealand LISTENER logo in large black letters on a white background.
  • BusinessDesk logo in black text on a white background.
  • The logo of The Spin Off, with the words "The SPIN OFF" in black text on a white background.
  • Logo with a gray square containing a white spiral radio wave symbol, next to bold black letters 'RNZ'.
  • Logo of Good Magazine in black text on a white background.
  • Heathy Food Guide logo in black, gray, and white text.
  • Thrive logo, stylized, handwritten font on a white background.
Niki Bezzant writing on laptop at home

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Keeping up with the midlife and meno news

I’ve been immersed in all things menopause and perimenopause for years now – not only researching and writing about it but also going through it myself. It’s been a fascinating ride so far, and I’m still very much on the journey.

I’m also now on a bit of a crusade. Along with other wāhine working to raise awareness and spark conversation on menopause, I’m doing more and more work to educate people of all genders on what this transition is all about; what it does to us and how to manage it all. I’m finding it such gratifying work.

Also: I’m still learning. There’s sooooo much to learn on menopause, and  there’s constantly new things coming up all around the world. Which is another of those things that drives me: there’s always more to learn. I love that.

In this newsletter I’ll regularly share what I’m learning and what I’ve already learned in the menopause and perimenopause space. It might include new research studies and evidence; tips and solutions; advice; articles; resources and even (non lame, I promise) humour. All designed to help us all in this transition. I’ll do the legwork, so you don’t have to.

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  • What men need to know about menopause

    The people around us are affected by menopause, too. If there’s a man in your life - of any age - here’s something to help him understand what menopause is all about.

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  • Common perimenopause symptoms

    There are many ‘symptoms’ experienced in perimenopause, sometimes before you even know you’re there. Here’s a list of 40+ of the common ones.

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  • 5 ways your business can become a menopause-friendly workplace

    Menopause at work is not a trend; it’s here to stay. Here are 5 simple steps you can take towards supporting - and retaining - your best people.

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  • It's not you, it’s your hormones!

    What to expect when you’re expecting… menopause. In this extract from This Changes Everything, we’ll go through the basics: what, why and what it all means.

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  • When sleep goes south

    Not sleeping sucks. It’s one of the most common symptoms experienced by women in perimenopause. Here’s a bite-sized guide to what might be going on.

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  • Women and booze: what’s it really doing to us?

    Alcohol is such an ordinary part of life for many of us. But is it our friend, or our frenemy?

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  • What’s going on down there?

    Pain, dryness bladder issues and more are all common in menopause - yet we don’t often talk about them.

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