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Mayor’s amalgamation plea

Hamilton city leaders are launching a social media blitz to rescue the biggest shake-up in local government for a generation from community apathy. With a strict central government deadline on August 9 looming, Hamilton City Council is facing immense...

Steel’s title dream ends

Steel fans should still be incredibly proud of their team. For the first time in eight years, they were contesting the ANZ Premiership final. Unfortunately, it wasn’t their night as they fell to a 56-46 defeat to the Mystics at The Trusts Arena in...

Acquisition plan to be formulated

THE city council has no intention of ‘‘waving a heavy stick’’ at South Dunedin property owners over proposed buyups for flood mitigation work, its legal counsel says. Rather, a property acquisition plan would be recommended to ensure a fair process...

ROSE TRAINING REINVENTED

This British gardener’s radical rethinking of winter pruning turns roses into sculptural art

Opposition to share sale

More than 70% of respondents who shared feedback on a Timaru District Council proposal to sell its shares in Alpine Energy oppose the idea. Councillors will vote tomorrow on the proposal for Timaru District Holdings Limited (TDHL), to sell the shares...

Expect storms ‘on steroids’

The Nelson Tasman region can expect more storms “on steroids” unless the world reins in its greenhouse gas emissions, one of the country’s top climate scientists has warned. A year on from last year’s twin floods, James Renwick, a professor of climate...

Two-year trades boost pledge

Labour will campaign on restoring its Apprenticeship Boost scheme to two years of funding and expanding the range of professions eligible for support. The scheme, first introduced under the Ardern-Hipkins Government in August 2020, gives employers...

Funding boost for rough sleepers

Whanganui will get a share of $2.7 million in Government funding for new services to support rough sleepers. Funding allocations and chosen providers are still undecided but Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka said Whanganui would receive tailored...

Live art display

An artist’s canvas will be turned towards the audience as she captures Christchurch music star Lee Martin’s live show over the course of two hours. It will blend visual arts and music in a celebration of a deeply personal album that explores Martin’s...

Erosion fears after reserve clean-up

Acoastal Whangā rei resident claims the district council’s removal of longestablished trees and gardens from a waterfront reserve could increase erosion risk and waste ratepayer money. Christine Macartney says the work threatens what she describes as...

HOUSING PERKS

Aseries of rule changes has meant that the number of MPs claiming full accommodation allowances has skyrocketed. In 2009 about 10% of eligible MPs claimed it, compared with 75% today. The rules are intended to help MPs from outside Wellington cover...

Thousands brave rain for lights festival

More than 2000 people turned out to celebrate the launch of Feilding in Lights – Manawatū’s Matariki Winter Festival. Despite the rain, Saturday’s inaugural event transformed the town centre into a vibrant hub of celebration, marked by a parade of 25...

Cultural attaché

Having launched some of our best-known artists, Massive Theatre Company founder Sam Scott shares her inspirations.

SPORTING DUO’S PERFECT WEDDING

SPORTING DUO’S PERFECT WEDDING Champions say ‘I do’

SHORTY STARS’ LITTLE MIRACLE

Push for Taranaki grand final

Sarah Avery knows the Young Farmer of the Year grand final is where the country’s best young farmers are pushed to their limits. But before any finalist picks up a tool, tackles a practical challenge or faces the pressure of the buzzer during a quiz,...

Purple reign

Purple has always been one of my favourite colours and, luckily for me, there are a surprising number of purple leaves, flowers and berries in our native flora. The names of these plants are often in use in te reo Māori as words for the colour too, for...

Quiz

1. The social media star cat, famous around Wellington, who died after being hit by a car on Tuesday, was called A) Trim Latte; B) Azuki Bean; C) India Pale Ale; or D) Manuka Honey ? 2. What’s the name of NZ comedian Guy Montgomery’s TV show that’s up...

GOOD BOY SAMMIES’ BEEF SANDWICH

From the moment he opened Good Boy Sammies as a “hole-in-the-wall in Newtown” in 2018, Al Green has been focused on two things: affordability and generosity (with a side of good social media banter). Green started out as a musician and wandered into...

SPLIT THE BILL?

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.

Rates rise trimmed to 17%

Waitaki’s rates hike has been pared back to 17% as protest action takes place across the district. Waitaki district councillors this week revoked a previously agreed 22% rates rise following a move by Mayor Mel Tavendale amid mounting pressure. A...

Funding standoff over airport intersection upgrade

Afunding standoff has emerged between Rotorua Lakes Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency over proposed highway upgrades near Rotorua Airport. NZTA says there is not enough traffic on State Highway 30/Te Ngae Rd to justify investment, while the...

Help houseplants thrive in winter

Winter can be a nervous time for plant lovers. One minute your house is toasty warm thanks to the fire or heat pump, but when the fire dies down, or the heat pump is switched off, the temperature inevitably drops. Add a south-facing room that barely...

8.5% ‘unavoidable’

Gisborne district councillors have confirmed an average rates increase of 8.49% in the 2026 annual plan following vigorous discussion at a meeting this week. The council’s 2024-2027 Three Year Plan acknowledged rising business costs such as interest,...

Heavy rain fills rivers

Locals had never seen rivers and streams rise as fast as they did yesterday afternoon in parts of South Wairarapa. Heavy rain and strong winds caused road closures and power outages across the district, with authorities urging caution as river levels...

Settled serenity

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I’m not feeling up to it, sorry

Honest and leaves absolutely no room for negotiation.

A guide to home ventilation

Damp windows, a musty smell, and worse, black mould on the bedroom wall. Sound familiar? Many homes battle moisture in winter, and if yours is one of them, ventilation is a big part of the fix. What does a ventilation system do, and do you really need...

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his week, we’re all about great food and sharing as Matariki approaches. Culinary stars Peter Gordon, Anne Thorp and Nancye Pirini share the personal recipes that anchor their winter celebrations. From nostalgia-packed boil ups and mussel chowder to...

I think I’m coming down with something

Keep it vague and contagious-sounding – no-one will ask for follow-ups.

ROAD TRIP HEAVEN

After three years, the iconic US route is open

Quarry plan prompts backlash

We apologise to CBD Eatery co-owner Mike Godsall after last week’s front page created an unintended association between his photograph and an unrelated court story. Godsall was pictured for a story about the cafe’s new oversized coffee challenge and...

KARORI

Buyer Enquiry Over $1,200,000 Open Home Sunday, 2pm-2.30pm Character features are showcased throughout 46 Duthie Street, including ornate ceilings and beautiful window detailing, while thoughtful upgrades ensure modern ease. The home is equipped with...

BARD TO THE BONE

Sir Dave Dobbyn on health battles and why the stage keeps calling + ‘We have direct access’: Watchdog says it is ‘actively overseeing’ Chambers inquiry

End of an era as Peter Young Apparel closes its doors

Peter Young has been the menswear go-to in Geraldine for two generations. For the last 28 years, he’s played that role from his Talbot Street store, Peter Young Apparel. About to take a bow, he’s exiting not only the business, but also a specialty...

Small town, big stage: Feilding hosts its biggest rugby day in years

There was a special buzz around the Feilding Yellows Rugby Football Club on Monday as New Zealand Rugby welcomed invited media, including Feilding First, to witness the naming of the first All Blacks squad under new head coach Dave Rennie. With the...

200 properties still stickered after storms

Properties across Tairāwhiti continue to feel the effects of severe weather, with 40 remaining red-stickered and 194 yellow-stickered. Of those, 16 red and 25 yellow are from the storm in January, while the remaining 24 red and 169 yellow stickers date...

PLANNING AHEAD

Powell’s quest for cider’s perfect apple

To most people, apples are just fruit. To Cider Apples New Zealand co-founder John Powell, of Tamahere, they are possibilities. At one point, a comparison is made between Powell’s fascination with apples and J. Robert Oppenheimer’s obsession with the...

Shaping the future

Big calls have paid off for the Carr family in its 50year rise from weekend hay carting to a major national agritech company. The threegeneration Canterbury business, Carrfields, has responded to many opportunities and challenges — including...

Sparks flying over pathway lighting plan

Residents have launched a bid to block proposed lighting from being installed along the Moncks Bay balustrade of the Coastal Pathway. Moncks Bay resident Andrew Elliott has started a petition, which has already received more than 500 signatures. He...

Volunteers keep community safe

During National Volunteer Week, Fire and Emergency New Zealand celebrated the outstanding efforts of more than 11,800 volunteer firefighters in 590 brigades throughout New Zealand. The Star chief reporter Brenda Harwood took the opportunity to speak to...

Cromwell College wins Rockfest 2026 - with band Offshore

Two bands from Cromwell College, Offshore and Solitary Confinement, competed in the Rockquest regional contest in Queenstown last week, and both performed extremely well. Congratulations to Offshore, as they were awarded first place. The win, a first...

Local government survey

The Clutha District Council is asking residents to participate in its Local Government Amalgamation Survey. Mayor Jock Martin said he wanted people to engage ‘‘every step of the way”, after central government’s recently announced requirement to...

Same services offered

No extra maternity services will be offered at the yet to be constructed Clyde Birthing Unit, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. Responding to a request under the Official Information Act (OIA) from the CO News, the Ministry of Health said the...

Northland Mill to close after failing to find buyer

Juken New Zealand is proposing to close its Northland Mill after failing to secure a buyer. Earlier this year Japaneseowned Juken New Zealand (JNL) began formal consultation on the future of its Northland Mill and Triboard Mill in Kaita¯ia. JNL sought...

With Editor Lifestyle Magazines Frances Morton

We’ve made it past the darkest day of the year, Matariki is due to rise above the horizon and it’s a time for new beginnings. This is the fifth year New Zealand has celebrated Matariki as an official national holiday and, I’ve got to say, it’s come at...

WEST END

Centered in the main CBD; schools, supermarkets, cafes, bars, river walks and Esplanade, the list just goes on! This two-bedroomed brick beauty is a real cracker and what’s better, super affordable, easy care and no hassles here with this beauty...

Call of the wild

The huge waves heaved their mighty weight with a strength she had never witnessed. Relentless peaks and troughs tumbled with a roar as on board the historic tall ship, Margot closed her eyes briefly, willing the almost overpowering nausea to just...

Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair

Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional council chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...

Breakdown to booming business

Eight years ago, Steve Ayers had hit rock bottom. He had gone through a marriage break-up, a mental breakdown and lost his job as a primary school teacher. Now Ayers has turned his second-hand video games and collectables store, Appleby Games, into a...

Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair

Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional council chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...

Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair

Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional council chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...

Canterbury getting 'raw deal' on transport, says ECan chair

Environment Canterbury’s chair says the region is getting a “raw deal” in Government transport funding, as he calls for more investment in buses and infrastructure maintenance. Canterbury's regional coun-cil chair Deon Swiggs said his priorities are...

‘Real option’ to avoid forced amalgamation

Mayor Lydia Gliddon believes Selwyn could make a case to go it alone. Councils across the country have 33 working days to submit ideas for how they would respond to the Government’s proposed reform process, or risk having an unwanted amalgamation...

Mount Victoria - 10 Shannon Street

A MOUNT VICTORIA MASTERPIECE Positioned in one of Wellington's most prestigious and tightly held suburbs, 10 Shannon Street presents a truly exceptional opportunity. Immaculately presented and showcasing breathtaking harbour views; this remarkable...

Whānau Hauora Day returns to Katikati

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua is proud to bring back Whānau Hauora Day for its second year, a celebration of community wellbeing, connection, and collective care. The free event takes place at the Katikati Memorial Hall, Wednesday 8th July, from...

War, weariness and waiting

Four years into the invasion of their country, the people of rural Ukraine are weary, anxious and facing an uncertain, seemingly bleak future. Nevertheless, they’re pressing on – thanks in part to a United States charity, a determined team of doctors...

Hamilton to open social supermarket

Hamilton’s first social supermarket will open in August as demand for food support continues to grow across the Waikato. Kirikiriroa Family Services Trust is preparing to launch the initiative and is calling on businesses, growers and residents to...

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL

BEEF, CHEESE & CHIVE PIE, LAMB & CUMIN RAGÙ, PASTA AL LIMONE, HAM HOCK RAMEN, SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, LEEK & POTATO BHAJIS, STICKY TOFFEE & DATE PUDDING, FRENCH ONION RIGATONI, RETRO RICE PUDDING

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH!

A timeline of the living legend, to celebrate his 100th birthday!

LAYER UP AND SETTLE IN

LOTS OF THRILLS, USUALLY SERIOUS

Few cars have managed to become as deeply woven into automotive culture and popular imagination as the Lotus Esprit. At its launch, it was futuristic without trying too hard, exotic without the ego of Italy’s supercar aristocracy, and was unmistakably...

1973 DATSUN 240Z

This is about much more than the restoration of an iconic classic sports car, the 240Z. It’s about the culmination of a dream over many years and the friendships made. It’s about the people who helped and the professionals whose approach ensured that...

A GARDEN-LOVER’S GUIDE TO WINTER, FROM RECIPES TO WELLBEING

1 PRUNE & PLANT ROSES & FRUIT TREES Pruning roses maintains the plant’s shape, stops it from looking straggly and prevents heavy branches from breaking, and will get rid of dead, damaged and diseased growth. It also opens the plant up to airflow,...

Sporting magic moments:

New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games glory

Rural health booster

Dr Jack Clerke has a passion for rural medicine. Born in Blenheim, raised near Linkwater, educated at Queen Charlotte College and now back in Marlborough to complete his training, he deeply understands the challenges – and opportunities – for health...

Win! GREAT PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS THIS ISSUE

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THE YEAR OF ART FREE JEN SIEVERS ART PRINT

WHAT'S INSIDE?

NZ’s first B-Corp certified landscaper Hard and soft sustainable solutions Carbon-smart tree planting

Put it on a T-shirt

We’re so chuffed to bring you stories from agency founders up and down the motu in this issue. In March, we put a call out, asking to hear why people had started up their own agencies. Straight away, the responses started coming in. We asked them all...

RANFURLY SHIELD RETURNS

Ilooked out the window this morning and, lo and behold, the sky had not caved in and rugby was not dead in the water. You could be forgiven for thinking otherwise after the past few weeks where every second pundit seems to be predicting the demise of...

MiMi Pancakes?

There’s a particular weight to the times we’re living in, and you can feel it in the everyday. At the petrol pump, watching the numbers tick up faster than your patience. At the supermarket check-out, where the weekly shop seems to cost a little more...

Why the community will outlive the algorithms

The outdoor industry spent years chasing scale. Bigger audiences, greater reach, and more impressions became the benchmarks for success. Social media promised direct access to millions of people and brands poured huge amounts of time and money into...

A big bill is coming

Farmers appear to have avoided an immediate fertiliser shortage, but the bigger bill may still be coming, adding fresh pressure to the cost of producing milk, meat and crops. Earlier fears of an immediate shortage have eased, with suppliers saying...

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....

TRULY INTERGRATED

A farm system built on adaptation and integration

INSIDE:

SHIPS’ FIGUREHEADS – A SAFE PAIR OF EYES WHICH CATAMARAN IS BEST FOR YOU? CONTRACTING A BOAT YARD RUAMAHANGA DIVERSION THE CATCH: BLOW THE WIND FUTURE OF CARIBBEAN BOATS STAYING PUT FOR CYCLONE SEASON FUEL CRISIS EFFECTS THE AUCKLAND WOODEN BOAT...

Dream ESCAPE

A great utility salad to pop on the table as an easy side dish that goes particularly well with fried foods. ¼ head cabbage, finely shredded (3 packed cups) 1 cup edamame beans, blanched 1 cup finely shredded carrots 8 yellow or red cherry...

A Toast to Tenacity

The revival of Earnscleugh Castle, where Ryan Sanders and Marco Creemers demonstrate their ambition and resilience in Central Otago

MADE TO MATTER

When the mid-afternoon harbour light hits a full-height wall of aged brass cabinetry, it breaks back across the kitchen. Raimana Jones of Atelier Jones placed the brass on the wall opposite the room’s northwestfacing window for exactly that reason....

HOMEBUILT

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

Are you future proof?

An interesting trend we have seen over the last five or so years is that a fairly large number of automotive repair businesses just cease to exist at some point. We see this when we get magazines returned or cancelled. Whilst there are many reasons for...

Do the thing! rot

When leaves rot they slowly turn into compost, with the help of all the worms, bugs and tiny creatures that live in the soil. Compost is food and medicine for the soil, keeping our gardens healthy. Leaves that have fallen from trees make brilliant...

84 CAPSULE WARDROBE IDEAS

PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

IMPROVING PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY

A deep dive into utilising pasture well

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...

4WD and SUV buyer’s guide

The new vehicle market in New Zealand is a 4WD buyer’s paradise. Utes and SUVs are as popular here as anywhere in the world, and our new car sales have been dominated by SUVs and 4WD utes for ages. It’s widely known that Ford’s Ranger is top dog in...

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...

Winter a strategic time to buy, sell

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, many buyers and sellers assume the property market hibernates, so they wait for spring to look or list. But for the savvy, winter offers unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the real...

Winter a strategic time to buy, sell

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, many buyers and sellers assume the property market hibernates, so they wait for spring to look or list. But for the savvy, winter offers unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the real...