With international borders well and truly open, mandates relaxed and people on the move, is wearing a mask to travel still a thing in 2023? In short, absolutely. Yes we’re a face-mask brand so naturally, we’d be touting its benefits, but the science still stacks up. Face-masks prevent the transmission of respiratory illnesses and viruses alike. Especially when traveling. Where’s the evidence you ask? Pnas.org has compiled an article on the efficacy of face-masks in relation to the pandemic which you can read here Furthermore the article adds - In a systematic review sponsored by the World Health Organization, Chu et al. (11) looked at physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2. They found that “face mask use could result in a large reduction in risk of infection.” – Pnas.org In fact, there are numerous studies...

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Auckland City here in New Zealand has recently experienced widespread flooding due to a deluge of rainfall, a devastating, once in a century event affecting the wider community. This event has claimed lives and left a tail of destruction. Our hearts go out to those affected within our wider community and urge everyone to stay safe whilst this weather continues over the next week. For more on the floods and updates on this ongoing situation, you can read this article here for more.   For those affected. We are listing some useful links below for those affected as noted on civildefence.govt.nz To report flooding, damage to drains, or stormwater issues, please log your issue online: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem/Pages/report-a-problem.aspx If your life is at risk, phone 111. If you need urgent accommodation assistance, phone Auckland Emergency Management on 0800 22 22 00. For welfare...

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If there’s one thing we’ve learnt in 2022, the pandemic has made face masks a necessary accessory, and they have quickly become a staple in most people's wardrobes. Naturally, they’ve also become a part of fashion, with many individuals masking up and matching to make the most of their outfits. While the primary purpose of a face mask is to protect against the spread of the virus, that doesn't mean that your mask can't also be fashionable. Here’s a few tips to help you style your mask in the most fashionable way possible! Choose a mask with a unique pattern or design - With so many mask options out there, why not stand out from the crowd and choose a pattern that will not only turn heads but make a statement. Choosing a mask with a unique pattern or...

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Happy New Year to our entire MEO community. Looking back, 2022 has been quite the year at MEO HQ. Alongside some exciting new developments for 2023, we also released a few masks to market late last year. These masks included our MEO Sun and in relevance to this particular blog, our brand-new MEO Constellation.  What is MEO Constellation about? Look to the stars and you’ll find plenty of inspiration when it comes to our latest Constellation range. For thousands of years we've looked to the stars to lead, guide and tell stories throughout the ages. Here's a fun, and highly protective way to tell yours. MEO Constellation takes inspiration from the 12 Zodiac signs, each pack coming equipped with six styles so you can collect them all OR gift them to a friend. Each sign has its own animated character,...

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If you're like most people, your holiday season is already packed with anticipation and potentially some stress. But there's no need to feel like you're battling the holiday blues - here are five tips to have a stress-free holiday suggested by the team at MEO. 1. Make a simple plan and prioritise the important things. Let's face it, you'll have more than a few invites, gift ideas and sales tugging at your attention. So it's essential to make a plan and be realistic about how much time you have to spend on each task. We suggest planning out where you'll be shopping, who you'll be shopping for and who you'll be seeing this holiday season ahead of time so you can rest easy and focus on things that matter most. 2. Set a budget and stick to it. Holiday...

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The hot summer days are here and that means it's time to stock up on some great sun protection products including face-masks! This year, we're excited to announce our brand new MEO Sun, a highly protective face-mask made specifically to wear in the summer sun. It's made of non-woven fabric and includes innovative cooling layer which feels 1-2 degrees cooler than regular face-masks. Furthermore, It's lightweight design makes it easy to wear all day and it's the perfect product to protect your face from the sun this summer. How does MEO Sun work? The MEO Sun uses cooling technology combined with a breathable and comfortable fabric to create a protective barrier that blocks 98% of harmful ultraviolet rays. It also keeps you protected while you breathe easy. Meo Sun Filters at least 98.3% of airborne bacteria, including viruses. The filter layer's unique...

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This October, the team at MEO had the privilege of celebrating our fifth anniversary event at the Park Hyatt in Auckland. The event served as a reflection and celebration of our journey, and also, the people who have been an integral part of MEO’s story over the last five years. Owner David Gao reiterated this when he spoke via satellite to attendees, ‘He Tagata, He Tagata, He Tagata – It’s the people, the people the people’. ‘We wouldn’t be where we are today without the incredible people behind our brand, they are the most important part of MEO’s journey’ said Gao. Director Kenneth Lee also gave high praise to the team at MEO bringing particular attention to the brands diverse, female led team who have seen the brand grow from strength to strength over the last five...

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Masking up for Halloween takes on a whole new meaning in 2022 where the use of face masks have become commonplace in society. We’re giving our incredible community a chance to win $100 worth of vouchers for www.meoair.com for showing off some of their spooky style this Halloween. Dressing up for Halloween is no new concept, in fact, there are reports that date back to 1585 in Scotland where the practise may have originated from Celtic festivals to mark the beginning of winter. Halloween is also big business by all accounts, with an estimated 10.6 billion dollars being spent on festivities in 2022 alone. However, the inclusion of face-masks (for protective purposes) is a new twist that allows for some serious creativity and spooky style. Face-masks have become more than a fashion accessory, they’re also a wickedly wonderful...

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week here in Aotearoa with a theme of reconnecting and returning to the world after a tough three years in the midst of a pandemic. New Zealanders are returning to a new sense of normality, with our response to Covid-19 easing, we waved goodbye to the traffic light system last month and mask mandates soon followed for the most part. People And Places That Lift Us Up The theme for this year The New Zealand Mental Health Foundation is encouraging us to reconnect with people and places that lift us up, hei pikinga waiora. “The past couple of years have been tough and it's easy to feel disconnected from the people and places that are important to us. Whether it's reaching out to someone you have lost contact with, visiting a place that's special to you...

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The month of September has seen some exciting developments for MEO as we approach our fifth anniversary in business. You may have seen some changes here on our official website, in particular our renewed and ongoing commitment to People, Protection, Purity, Trust and Planet. Planet in particular taking centre stage this month as we’ve had the privilege of announcing our New Zealand Mask Recycling Programme in partnership with Kiwi Plastic Recycling company.  The programme aims to reduce the number of disposable face masks from landfills and waterways by 50% by the end of 2023. In the News Stuff NZ Reports “The MEO Disposable Mask Recycling Programme is a two stage partnership with Kiwi Plastic Recycling that aims to halve the number of discarded face masks entering landfills and waterways by the end of next year. Stage one runs across September and...

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