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Sarah Pollok

Sarah Pollok

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Travel Writer, New Zealand Herald

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  • Bali travel: What it’s like trying the spiritual ritual of Melukat

    By Sarah Pollok Verified| New Zealand Herald Verified The Melukat Purification Ceremony at Pura Mengening in Bali. Photo / Sarah PollokFrom sacred ritual to viral Instagram trend, Bali’s Melukat water blessing is more than just a tourist attraction – if you do it right, writes Sarah PollokI’ve done many things in the name of spiritual wellbeing but plunging my head under 12 consecutive waterfalls in the middle of the jungle is certainly one of the more unusual ones.

    By Sarah Pollok Verified · New Zealand Herald

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Wellness retreats and travel: Why do New Zealand travellers love it?

    By Sarah Pollok Verified| New Zealand Herald Verified A mature couple doing the cross-legged, seated pose while sitting with their eyes closed outside during yoga practice. Wellness tourism is booming, but why? Photo / GettyWellness retreats and experiences can offer immediate benefits, but lasting peace and wellbeing may require more than a getaway or yoga class. I was an earnest wellness devotee long before becoming a travel journalist, a job that has provided a front-row seat to the explosion of wellness tourism.

    By Sarah Pollok Verified · New Zealand Herald

    Apr. 07, 2025

  • Bali travel: What it’s like trying the spiritual ritual of Melukat

    By Sarah Pollok Verified| New Zealand Herald Verified The Melukat Purification Ceremony at Pura Mengening in Bali. Photo / Sarah PollokFrom sacred ritual to viral Instagram trend, Bali’s Melukat water blessing is more than just a tourist attraction – if you do it right, writes Sarah PollokI’ve done many things in the name of spiritual wellbeing but plunging my head under 12 consecutive waterfalls in the middle of the jungle is certainly one of the more unusual ones.

    By Sarah Pollok Verified · New Zealand Herald

    Apr. 15, 2025

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New Zealand Herald

The NZ Herald is New Zealand's leading news organization, established in 1863 as a daily newspaper. It has evolved into a multimedia news provider, recognized as the most-read print and digital news source in the country. Owned by NZME Publishing Limited, the NZ Herald is part of New Zealand Media and Entertainment, which was formed through the merger of APN New Zealand and The Radio Network. The NZ Herald publishes the most widely circulated daily and weekend newspapers in New Zealand, with a readership significantly higher than its nearest competitor. Its digital platform attracts over 2 million unique users each month, offering a wide range of content including breaking news, politics, business, sports, and lifestyle. The organization employs hundreds of journalists across the country, ensuring comprehensive coverage of local and national stories. Additionally, it maintains extensive historical archives, documenting over 160 years of reporting.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Founded: 2014