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City tradies owed $500k
Two Hamilton tradies say companies linked to property developer Bihua (Lucy) Fu owe them more than $500,000 but neither expects to see a cent. Liquidators’ reports show 36Borman Ltd and Dubble L Trade Ltd have just $10,875 between them against almost...
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‘People have asked me if I’ve done it’
THE friend of a man found dead in a Dunedin street in mysterious circumstances has hit back at rumours he was involved. David Allan Noah, 40, died in Leckhampton Court on September 30, his body found in the middle of the street. The incident sparked...
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Contracts won’t be chased
The former owner of a long-running South Canterbury business had hoped a liquidator would secure payment for two substantial contracts cited in the downfall of his company, but that will not happen. Siebers International, an electrical, refrigeration...
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Big eco-sanctuary plan for Port Hills
Plans for a large eco-sanctuary in Christchurch’s Port Hills have been revealed. Living Springs has a “doable and practical” plan to create the fenced wildlife refuge, overlooking Lyttelton Harbour/ Whakaraupō. It could cover 220 hectares – about the...
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Backyard trapping boom
More New Zealanders are trapping introduced predators such as rats and possums in their back gardens, as community efforts to restore the country’s biodiversity bear fruit. Five backyard trapping groups in Nelson and Tasman districts have started, or...
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Opportunity knocks, loudly
Qiulae Wong, pictured, now attracts fans and fierce detractors in equal measure, reflecting Opportunity’s sudden clout. Political Editor Henry Cooke investigates the movement behind her and its turbulent evolution.
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‘Absolutely shocked’
AWhanganui woman has facial bruising and fractured ribs after tripping on a damaged section of the riverside boardwalk’s non-slip treading. Two weeks ago, Shonagh Lindsay was walking her dog about 7.30pm when her foot caught a “warped, curled-back”...
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Ready to paint city black for women’s rugby test Black Ferns welcomed into Northland ahead of France match
Whangārei is getting ready to paint the town black for the Black Ferns’ match against France at Semenoff Stadium on Saturday. The event is set to carry forward excitement about rugby in Northland, with the fuse lit by the Northland Taniwha’s historic...
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Labour rejects Peters’ covert contact claim
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters alleges Labour tried to use back channels to convince him to reverse his decision to rule out working with Chris Hipkins’ party. But Labour denies that is the case, with a spokesperson telling the Herald:...
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Ō2NL highway shaping up
Enormous concrete-and-steel bridges sprouting out of the ground signal a busy year’s progress on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. The project, also known as Te Pae o Tararua, is the final section of the north Wellington corridor after Transmission...
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Fire destroys family home
A New Plymouth father managed to hold it together when he saw his house burnt down, but the generosity of neighbours and strangers brought him to tears. Cameron Hooper was working a night shift at Kapuni on Saturday when his wife Journee phoned just...
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Cost of living clouding youth optimism for NZ
Affordability, employment and education are on Bay of Plenty students’ minds less than a month out from the election. Eighteen students took part in a survey for Priority One’s InStep Young Leaders group — a programme connecting 32 students in Year 12...
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Anaesthetist censured over use of drug
Aformer anaesthetist spent nearly 30 years intermittently self-treating with a controlled drug from his workplace to manage stress, anxiety and insomnia. Dr Stephan Peter Willi Neff took the Class C controlled drug Midazolam from his workplaces...
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Mobile service at risk
After 25 years, Gore is at risk of losing its access to mobile surgical services unless a new home for the specialist unit can be found. The unit, which travels up and down New Zealand servicing 25 rural communities, has been making regular stops at...
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Shine Falls track reopens
A popular Hawke’s Bay walking track to one of the region’s most spectacular natural attractions is reopening for the long weekend. The Shine Falls track, about 60km north of Napier, leads to the base of the region’s tallest waterfall, at 58m. It has...
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Whakamārama volunteers mark 10 years of predator control with new name
Adecade of predator control in the Whakamārama bush has removed more than 24,000 pest animals and led to a marked increase in native bird and plant life. The volunteers behind Friends of the Blade celebrated the milestone on Saturday 17th October by...
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Georgie Dansey
Only Labour has a clear strategy to address the rising cost of living by ensuring better jobs, affordable healthcare, and making everyday expenses more manageable for households. Hamilton East deserves an MP who will stand up for our community, listen...
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‘People event for sure’ Crowds shrug off rain for A&P Show finale
Acrowd of thousands shrugged off the cold and wet to make the most of the closing day at the Poverty Bay A&P Spring Show. Saturday saw conditions similar to Friday, with the odd patch of blue sky and sunshine. Attendees made the best of it,...
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Sea you at the beach!
Just a short stroll to the sand, this is a beach home that is anything but ordinary. Offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms and contemporary comfort, this light filled retreat captures picturesque sea views and the iconic Castlepoint Lighthouse. And...
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Karate kids head to Okinawa
For Masterton martial artist and instructor Ashley Ashworth, training with one of the great legends of Okinawan karate was the most “awe-inspiring” experience of her career. Now, thanks to a supportive community and enthusiastic young fundraisers, the...
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Quiz of the day
[email protected] 1. Which comedian created Mr Bean? 2. Who was the first Roman Catholic president of the United States? 3. Which music format outsold vinyl
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Heightened emotions
CONSIDERING the Westernised emphasis of Edmund Hillary’s presence at the top of the world in 1953 over that of his climbing companion Tenzing Norgay, the existence of the film Tenzing feels long overdue. And considering everything that Hillary did to...
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Emergency funding hike
Emergency Management Southland has signalled it will seek significantly more funding from Southland’s four councils, but one says it won’t make any decisions until it completes a review. Emergency Management Southland delivers emergency management...
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Residents back proposal with funding for future facilities
Aproposal to sell or lease part of Te Puā waitanga — Bay of Islands sports hub site in Waipapa has cleared another hurdle after receiving strong public backing. Te Koukou Committee for Transport and Infrastructure has recommended selling or leasing...
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‘Chaos’ as protests ignite
RIOTING erupted in cities across France on Sunday as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public services spiraled out of control in some of the worst violence the country has witnessed for decades. While hundreds of thousands...
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A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS
Here we go again, looking down the barrel of some very tricky elections with no clear indication of the outcome. Many would have us believe we are in dire straits politically, and that depends on your perspective. Being involved in the Classic Car...
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Bulletin
The scandal engulfing England’s leading football team suggests wealthy foreign investors have not changed everything for the better.
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Leading lady love fest
Hannah Waddingham and Dame Emma Thompson snuggled up at The Albies, a human rights awards night hosted by George and Amal Clooney, in London.
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A-LIST GALA
Talk about a golden couple! With Amal shimmering in a Gucci gown and George looking dapper in a tux, the Clooneys were positively glowing at their fifth annual Albies gala in London, joined by a star-studded crowd, including Brad Pitt and designer...
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NATIONAL GARDENING MONTH EDITION
Oxford Art Studio & Garden Trail 2026 The Oxford Art Studio & Garden Trail is back with six beautiful gardens to poke around, art studios to visit and craft stalls to browse along the way. Prepaid tickets even come with complimentary tea and cake, so...
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ABs smash Aussies for a magnificent seven
Dave Rennie’s men in black stretch their winning run over the Wallabies to 13 in an entertaining, seven-try, 43-21 victory in Sydney
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QIULAE’S ‘EGREGIOUS’ LIST
Culture wars, a lack of climate action and the Treaty Principles Bill. These are the issues that the Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong lists as top of her “egregious” list that the Green Party might have prevented, if it had been open to talking...
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HOW WE TRAVEL
Because it is important for our journalists to have first-hand experience, it can be necessary to accept assistance from travel operators. However, we never promise positive coverage in return.
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FENDALTON
75C Harakeke Street Auction: Thursday October 22, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open home: October 18, 11.30am-12pm This classic family home has been beautifully renovated to offer the ultimate urban lifestyle within walking distance of Boys’...
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Is your lawnmower cutting it?
ROBOT MOWERS Rising stars as more brands enter the market and prices drop. Trim a little grass often, sometimes daily. Fine clippings act as natural mulch. When the battery runs low, the mower returns to its charging station. Newer models use...
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Retirees talk big issues
Leigh and Barbara Searle, both born and raised in Gisborne, live at Palm Gardens retirement village. For them, roading is a major concern. Leigh, 84, regularly travels to Napier and Rotorua. A recent encounter with a pothole on the way back to...
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Clear the air: Rangehood smarts
Cooking can be one of life’s great pleasures. The steam, grease, and lingering smells that come with it? Not so much. A good extraction system clears fumes and moisture before they settle into your kitchen as condensation, mould, and that curry aroma...
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Cosmos
Perfect for beginners. Scatter some seeds and watch them spring into action.
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Dahlias
Plant tubers after the last frost and get ready for a summer-long flower show.
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Beyond words
New Zealand’s prestigious songwriting prize, the APRA Silver Scroll Award has been around for 61 years. Judged by members of the industry, past winners include big names such as Lorde, Bic Runga and three-time recipient Dave Dobbyn. This week,...
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TV’s grotesque attention surgery
Where once I might have settled in to relish a reality show, now I must settle for documentaries about the horrors of a reality show. You can tell by the gait of my gaze, you can tell by my lunch, I am of the generation that came of age in the early...
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LUXURY RESIDENCE WITH 14 CAR GARAGING
Built in 2015 and accessed via the end of Montecillo Lane off Eglinton Road, this substantial estate sits on a very private 2992sqm of land, and with approximately 405sqm of floor space over two levels, in addition to the separate garage, it is an...
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Quiz
1 Apart from various zigs and zags, the International Date Line generally follows what line of longitude? 2 Mathew Horne and Joanna Page played which TV duo? 3 Where in New Zealand is the Paddy the Wanderer Memorial Fountain? 4 Indian political...
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46 Rawhiti Terrace
Agents: William Calder & Lucy Clements 027 224 9813 & 027 545 0022 Ray White Karori Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Feilding’s Rural Day – when country came to town!
Feilding’s town centre was transformed into a celebration of all things rural last Friday, as the annual Feilding Rural Day once again brought the country to town. From tractors and farm animals to gumboot relays, shearing demonstrations and a...
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Holland back in All Blacks team for Sydney
ONE Highlanders forward is back in the All Blacks but another has been given the week off. Rising lock Fabian Holland has been restored to the squad and will start alongside Scott Barrett for the second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney on Saturday...
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Waikato woman vows to fight cancer again
AWaikato woman almost gave up when her cancer returned. She beat it again, but now it’s back and she’s preparing to fight it a third time. Rose Thompson, 42, of Huntly, has stage 4 breast cancer. She has been told it’s terminal and has spread to more...
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Park pavilion a must-have
Blenheim’s new A&P Park pavilion is expected to be ready by late January, replacing an ageing building with facilities Marlborough’s mayor says are a “need-tohave” for the community. The elevated pavilion will overlook the playing fields, with a...
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Acclaimed acts in festival
After a threeyear hiatus, the Waitaki Arts Festival is back and bolder than ever, organisers say. New Zealand’s premier musical collective Fly My Pretties get the event started on Friday evening. The festival brings 10 days of music, theatre,...
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EDITOR’S LETTER
There’s been a lot of talk lately about nepo-babies, the children of famous actors who follow in their parents’ footsteps. But there’s a far greater force at play in Hollywood − the power couple – a partnership where both parties are matched in talent...
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Stu & Lyndsey
This well-presented home offers style, comfort, and low-maintenance living. Recent upgrades: • Interior & exterior painting • New bathroom • New carpet & vinyl • New drapes, curtains & blinds Open-plan living is light-filled and welcoming. The...
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New chapter for Geraldine’s street libraries
A street library network launched last week at Geraldine Farm Shop and Café, one of nine locations around town hosting the free and accessible little libraries. It’s a ‘next generation’ of the legacy of former local Cyril Guthrie and his neighbourhood...
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New Keas pavilion to bring league community home
Linwood Keas head coach Andrew Auimatagi can’t wait for the rugby league club to have new facilities at its Linwood Park home next year. The club has received city council approval for a new pavilion beside the changing rooms completed this year. The...
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Hager joins festival line-up
Part-time Queenstown mountain biker Robin Goomes is pictured in full flight in the United States last week, on her way to winning an historic third consecutive Red Bull Rampage — she’s the only rider in the event’s 25-year history to nail the...
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New Keas pavilion to bring league community home
Linwood Keas head coach Andrew Auimatagi can’t wait for the rugby league club to have new facilities at its Linwood Park home next year. The club has received city council approval for a neTwhepSatavr,ilJiaonnuabreys2id3,e2t0h2e5 changing rooms...
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YOU’VE LIVED ON THE HILL. NOW LIVE BY THE WATER.
Waters Edge has already proven its place on the Ferrymead waterfront. More than half of the development has sold and homeowners have moved in. Now the story turns to what living here actually gives you — more freedom, more connection to the water, and...
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‘I’ve brought him back’
Passersby are being lauded for saving a man who collapsed on a busy suburban street, reviving his heart with CPR. The medical emergency happened outside The Miller Bar on Lincoln Rd about 9.20am last Thursday and was caught on security camera. The...
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Turning the page on ageing
Try a new hobby, discover digital resources or meet like-minded people – the city’s over-50s are invited to do all three, and more, during a week of free activities celebrating positive ageing. Christchurch City Libraries is marking Ageing Positively...
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Dead birds lead to wild goose case
A fowl sight is ruffling feathers along Saltwater Creek walkway. The discovery of a dead goose along the water’s edge on September 8, had a regular user of the walkway — Michelle Taylor — calling the exotic pest and disease hotline. “I was probably...
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Representing Ilam, Working Hard for Our Community.
“Ilam is not simply the electorate I represent; it is my home. My wife, Carol, and I are raising our two young daughters here, and together we run two businesses in the electorate: an organic apple orchard and a flower delivery business. My goal has...
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Exploring science, stories of dementia
The science and stories of dementia and brain health will be explored by experts in a special evening of discovery hosted by Alzheimers Otago. Created as part of Alzheimers Otago’s 40th anniversary celebrations this year, the “7 Minutes to Change Your...
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Development aims to create bigger ‘heart’
Rolleston’s town centre is set to grow again, with new buildings bringing a mix of retail and office space. Work is due to start on stage two of the Rolleston Fields development, off Tennyson St, in February, with construction expected to be completed...
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Council eyes new footpath
[email protected] [email protected] 308 7664 021 510 804 [email protected] 308 7664 027 306 7889 [email protected] Ashburton residents might finally get a new $1.5m footpath, but...
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Pair charged with murder keep name suppression
Two 19yearolds jointly charged with murder over the death of an Otautau child have made their first High Court appearance. The critically hurt victim was taken to hospital on September 21 and flown to Starship Hospital in Auckland where they died...
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Candidates make cases
Apathy, decisions made or sunshine — it was hard to know which was responsible for a low turnout at Alexandra’s only ‘‘meet the candidates’’ event for next month’s election. Grey Power Alexandra hosted the meeting, which eventually featured an almost...
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Owaka shearer wins Merino Shears
Owaka’s Duncan Leslie was a surprise victor in the open shearing at the recent New Zealand merino shears at Alexandra. His win secured a place in the New Zealand transtasman shearing and woolhandling team. It was Leslie’s first open final win, with...
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What’s Up at Kaipūpū?
Kaipūpū Sanctuary, Picton’s pest-free paradise in the inner Queen Charlotte Sound, welcomed more than 150 people to its first Discover Kaipūpū fundraising walk last Saturday. Participants strolled the sanctuary’s peaceful 2.7km circular track,...
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An Honour Made Possible by Wellington
We’re honoured to have been named Boutique Agency of the Year at the 2026 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Awards for Excellence, and incredibly proud to remain Wellington’s Most Awarded Real Estate Agency. It’s an acknowledgment that means a...
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EDITORIAL
Welcome to our 2026 IoT/Industry 4.0 issue. We have a look at a lot of developments including Single Pair ethernet to streamline communications, issues with using Agentic agents in manufacturing and some protections against cyberhacking. If you want...
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Murder charge after fatal crash
A25-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal crash on Te Puke Highway on Saturday 10th October. One person died at the scene of the single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Te Puke Highway and Rangiruru Road at about...
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Knockdolian: the plant lovers’ garden
The story of Knockdolian, like many stories in Canterbury, stretches back to the Deans family… but also further still, to Scotland and tales of ancient castles, sailors tricked to their doom, enchantment and even mermaids. A picnic at Knockdolian,...
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KIA ORA, WELCOME TO EXPLORE DUNEDIN
Being in a new city is always exciting, but finding your way around can be challenging. ExploreDunedin will help you to quickly find and explore all the best things that Dunedin has on offer, so that you can pack even more into your visit. As well as a...
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10 PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESSFUL OUTDOOR ROOMS
Kiwis have always loved the outdoors – especially now that they’re coming with a few more creature comforts. Outdoor rooms have been on the rise in New Zealand and for good reason – it’s an obvious way to gain more living space without adding another...
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Queen of the court: Evonne Goolagong Cawley opens up ahead of a new book recounting her journey
The legend of Evonne Goolagong Cawley can be traced back to the Barellan General Store. In the late 1950s, a young Evonne stopped in at her local supermarket-slash-newsagency to pick up a copy of the latest Princess magazine. Inside, there was a...
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Critical thinking
I recently attended a conference in Christchurch that was based around science and critical thinking – along with exposing some very uncritical thinking (read conspiracy theories). Critical thinking is something that is not specifically taught in our...
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Outdoor inspiration
Welcome to the latest issue of NZ Landscaper, packed with practical ideas, industry news and inspiration to help you build a stronger, more successful business. Our theme for this issue is outdoor living – exploring how changing lifestyles and client...
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Books: Wander New Zealand’s Private Walks - The history and neaning of New Zealand’s native Birds Song of the Birds
Imagine walking in nature on private land with your favourite people, carrying only a day bag, to arrive at your lodgings where everything is provided. You’ve just pictured New Zealand’s private walks. Wander is the only book in print to capture these...
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In The Now
Ithink one of the many things my mum taught me was resilience: trying not to worry about what might happen and just living in the present moment. Have you ever become so lost in your own thoughts that you almost forget what you were doing? I recently...
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Welcome to Mountain Scene Homes & Gardens 2026
Whether you're planning on building your dream home, looking for fresh interior ideas, or hoping to inject life into your garden, you'll find some inspiration in this publication. With stories on the Southern Supreme House of the Year, the burgeoning...
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‘Otago Daily Times’
CLASS Act celebrates the excellence of young people in our province and now, more than ever, we will be looking to them for leadership. It was the brainchild of former Otago Daily Times editor Robin Charteris, who invited then prime minister Helen...
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Welcome to the 2026 NZSUV Buyer’s Guide
If there’s one thing that’s certain about the New Zealand automotive market, it’s that we love our SUVS. Business, leisure or pleasure, these ‘do it all’ automotive solutions will happily traverse all manner of lifestyles and even terrains. Whether...
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FROM THE EDITOR
That Test series between the boks and All blacks was epic, absorbing, dramatic, compelling, intense and instructive. There were many other adjectives I could have used. It’s right to say it was fiercely contested, though not bitterly contested, like...
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Dream job seeing the world
Ashburton’s Amber Davy took on a summer job unsure about her next move. By the time the national Young Grower of the Year runnerup had finished hours upon hours of farm machinery work, any doubts were erased. After growing up on a sheep farm near...
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Hello
Fans of Kiwi comedian Tom Sainsbury will chuckle along with me when I say that spring has well and truly sprung. And even if you don’t know what I’m referencing (IYKYK), it’s undeniably true – all around the south lambs are leaping, daffodils are...
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Board advises Bremworth shareholders to take offer
The board of wool carpet-maker Bremworth has recommended shareholders accept the 90c per share (cps) partial takeover offer for their shares by the Mangawhai Collective, but it has not hidden its disappointment at the price. Mangawhai owns or controls...
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TEN-PAGE R MARINE FLAGSHIP SPRING SHOWCASE SUPPLEMENT
INSIDE: SALTHOUSE 65 ENTERPRISELADY REFIT PROAS – FROM TRADITIONAL TO SPEEDSTERS ALAN YOUNG – SEEKING PERFECTION GREEN CRUISING (WITH ALL THE AMENITIES) WESTHAVEN MARINA PT II A BUNCH OF PIRATES – FISHERMEN TO PROFESSIONAL YACHTSMEN
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Welcome to the 2026 NZSUV Buyer’s Guide
If there’s one thing that’s certain about the New Zealand automotive market, it’s that we love our SUVs. Business, leisure or pleasure, these ‘do it all’ automotive solutions will happily traverse all manner of lifestyles and even terrains. Whether...
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New nature-inspired children's books by Kiwi authors
Spring is the perfect time to launch a range of picture books that celebrate our connection with the environment. Three new picture books by New Zealand writers and illustrators have plenty to inspire young gardeners in your life. As well as...
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Good design is in the details
Whether you’re building your dream home or renovating your current one, it can be all too easy to become focused on the big design decisions, such as your floor plan, kitchen units or bathroom suit, but it’s actually some of the smaller details that...
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Out of the woods
Disappear into the shelter and spirit of this cabin in a Tāhuna/Queenstown forest.
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TOP & FLOP CROPS
- What did well and what didn’t in Lynda Hallinan’s Hunua garden this month.
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Petal palette
Colour-themed planting schemes & inspiring ideas for pots & small plots
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Passionate renovators’ transformation of a historic Christchurch property.
Door knocks have played a prominent role in Clare and Philip Beer’s homeownership history. The couple had just completed a transformation of their property in Christchurch in 2014 when someone knocked on the door with an offer too good to refuse. It...
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AN EXTRAORDINARY SHEDDIE
We don’t feature many sheddies more than once in the magazine, but Chris Gordon is the exception. Chris’ latest project is the subject of our cover story in this edition, and this is his most stunning project yet. We first featured the first of his...
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Grilled asparagus and halloumi salad
ustralian chef Karen Martini says this salad makes a delicious and light spring starter. Chargrilling asparagus takes the flavour in a different direction to steaming or blanching. It retains its signature grassy notes, but the char adds a compelling...
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BITE SIZE
Where the dish team are eating and drinking, eating nutritiously on a budget, Sarah Todd’s Classic French Bouillabaisse, in conversation with Teresa Pert of Ortega Fish Shack.
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We made 34 for 35
To celebrate 35 years since the Youtube NZ Marketing Awards started, we made 34 different versions of the cover for the print edition of this issue. Yep, 34 – that’s the number of trophies that were handed out on Awards Night. Keeping with the theme...
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Hello,
As we head further into the second half of the year, welcome to the latest edition of Allied Media’s Your Healthcare Providers 2026, your handy guide to the health professionals and services supporting the wellbeing of Christchurch...
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Welcome
Being someone’s true love means that you accept them for the person they are, and that you do not wish to change them. Saying ‘‘I love you’’ in front of the world is what your wedding day is all about. It means standing by the one you love during those...
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‘Today is your day. You’re off to great places. You’re off and away. Oh the places you’ll go.’
Inland from Lake Coleridge, Canterbury
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PEPPERED FILET MIGNON WITH SAUCE AU POIVRE
A classic filet mignon never goes out of style. Wrapping the eye fillet in bacon before portioning keeps each steak beautifully shaped and adds richness as it cooks. Finished with a silky brandy and pepper sauce, it’s a timeless combination that’s just...
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Southland
Deer farming and dairy grazing couple, Tony & Michelle Roberts, proudly built their farming business from the ground up and this year took home the title of 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing.
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Don't leave home ‘til you've seen the country
There are a number of adverts from the early 1980s that live long in the memory, but the classic tourism one particularly resonates. Imploring New Zealanders to explore their own backyard before travelling overseas, it made a powerful point about what...
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THE WORST OF TIMES
As well as being a touch chilly weatherwise, the overall atmosphere of July wasn’t exactly great. Most Kiwis felt the loss of Sam Neill very keenly – I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching him in Reilly Ace of Spies...
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FIRE
In all emergencies phone 111. If you ring to report a local fire in a rural area you will be asked your RAPID number, so that the appropriate fire service can be alerted. At certain times of the year, there will be restrictions on lighting fires. Ring...
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Visiting a doctor
• It’s free to enrol It’s free to register or enrol with a GP — but they may charge a consultation fee each time you go to see them after that. GPs normally charge a higher fee, often called a casual rate, for patients that aren’t enrolled at their...
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THE REID MARTINI
A rich and characterful vodka, The Reid is the best vodka you will ever taste. Delicately nuanced with notes of pear drops, lemon, toffee and malt biscuits. The Reid shines in spirit-forward cocktails, particularly in our signature martini, adding...
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Resene paint and wallpaper for maximalist interiors.
Alayered, personality-filled home is having a moment. Intentional clutter, or maximalism, is less about mess and more about meaning. The antithesis of classic minimalism with its pared back palettes, intentional clutter is the art of surrounding...
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THE COST OF KIWI CULTURE
Walk into any snow shop and the walls are full. Jackets, skis, boots, helmets, goggles, packs, base layers, socks, gadgets, apps, passes and promises. There is no shortage of product. There has probably never been more. The problem is not the gear....
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A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS
Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential
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A historic lifestyle opportunity
This is not only a stunning piece of history, but what a place to live! In the heart of Maraekakaho perched just above the historic woolshed is the Gardeners Cottage from Maraekakaho Station. A lovely two bedroom cottage plus two bedrooms detached from...
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The smart home seller’s guide:
Selling your home now means navigating A Buyers’ market. With more properties listed than there Are Active Buyers, the power shifts. Buyers can Be more selective, And homes may take longer to sell. In this climate, your choice of real estate company...
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