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Exceptional views with exceptional living

This inviting property combines generous family living and a superb outdoor setting. Offering 230sqm (more or less), families wanting extra space are well provided for, with large casual gatherings centered in the expansive kitchen-dining-family area...

Fear, finances shape mood

The looming closure of Methanex, rising costs and pressure on healthcare were fuelling anxiety in Waitara, with one business worker saying residents were worried about what was to come. Lisa Mcholm, of Waitara Post and Lotto, said conversations with...

Eden takes top honours

Peel Forest’s Eden Wilson finished an already successful regional gymnastics season with a flourish, winning the Aorangi Medal for the top female STEP 2 gymnast and the overall Franch Trophy at the 5-6 September South Island Artistic Gymnastics...

Clean break with history

MINOR Hotels Australasian director of operations Russell Cool’s pictured cutting the ribbon to officially open Avani Queenstown — formerly Oaks Shores Resort — with its GM Catherine Bone yesterday morning

The view,

the community and being part of the bay side suburbs you’ll love - without the section, maintenance and weekends spent looking after a home that no longer fits the way you want to live.

Funding drive for better building

The Dunedin Gymnastic Academy is hunting for a venue of up to 2000sq m so its athletes have enough room to grow. It wants to leave behind two cramped industrial warehouses that cost the organisation about $130,000 a year to rent. The academy operates...

Welcoming Week celebrates diversity

The people and places that make the Timaru district a great place to call home have once again been celebrated with a week full of events and activities. Last week, the Timaru district took part in Welcoming Week, a national initiative that encourages...

Survey: Harm of ban would outweigh benefits

Astudent-led survey of nearly 600 students has found most oppose the Government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s. Respondents argued that platforms play an important role in communication, connection and support. The survey, conducted by...

Double bunking likely for 2027

Critical student accommodation shortages have forced the Southern Institute of Technology to require international students to share rooms in 2027 and prompted a fresh look at its shelved 120bed accommodation development beside the Kelvin...

Rethink on rubbish to bring bigger bins, fewer collections

A major shake-up of rubbish collection in the district is being considered, including moving the red bin from weekly to fortnightly collection. The council is considering the change as part of its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, which is now...

Flava success

Hampstead School, Ashburton Intermediate School and Ashburton College have tasted success at Flava Fest at Arowhenua Marae on Friday and Saturday. It’s an annual cultural event showcasing kapa haka, visual arts, and performing arts for schools across...

CROMWELL GOLF

9-Hole Men 7 Sep: 1st RGa rdner, 2nd LWa kefield, 3rd BS cott, 4th D Paterson, 5th JP ottinger 11 Sep: 1st RGa rdner, 2nd LMa ncer, 3rd LWa kefield, 4th JP ottinger, 5th BS cott 9-Hole Women Vina Paterson 1st LB remner &RJ ukes (28), 2nd A...

Queen entrants in festive mode

The Alexandra Blossom Festival is a celebration of many things, not least of which is the community service given by the region’s older women. This year’s Senior Queen competition entrants, all over 60 years old, were nominated by clubs and...

Shepherd’s epic commute to chase rugby dream

when Kate Donald goes to training for the Hawke’s Bay Tui women’s rugby team, she first drives two hours to Hastings. That’s because Donald is a head shepherd and lives on Tautane Station near Herbertville in the Tararua district. On weekends, the...

Parents offered help with online safety

Protecting children from online harm will take more than government regulation or techindustry innovations, internet safety advocate Rob Cope says. Providing a multimedia presentation at Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre TPO¯ MA last...

Rotorua rated hotspot for seasonal work

Rotorua is the world’s fourthbest destination for seasonal hospitality and party work, a new study has found. Cross-border money transfer provider Remitly compared 88 seasonalwork hotspots across 21 countries to identify the best places to spend a...

Tree collapses as erosion threatens footpath

Concerns are growing over erosion along the Waitangi foreshore after a large po¯hutukawa tree collapsed. Locals are calling for urgent action to address the erosion and claim a lack of maintenance on a councilowned culvert contributed to the loss of...

Guilty plea over death of elder

Aman has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Gisborne kaumātua and community leader Owen Lloyd. Te Kani Kani Tomoana-tu appeared via audio-visual link in Gisborne District Court yesterday. The 29-year-old maintenance worker faced...

Wade-Brown’s parting shot

In front of a public gallery packed with friends, family and supporters, Green Party list MP Celia Wade-Brown gave her valedictory speech in Parliament on Tuesday. Wade-Brown, who came to Parliament for the first time in 2024, wasted little time in...

No plan for tourist mayhem

Crowds overwhelmed Putāruru’s Blue Spring last summer, South Waikato District Council admits it “didn’t quite get it right”, and with another tourism season looming there is no agreed plan in place. Six months after councillors requested detailed...

Two pharmacies to merge

Chemist Warehouse has ended months of speculation by confirming it plans to open a branch in Invercargill. The retail company has partnered with local chemists Glengarry Pharmacy and Windsor Pharmacy to offer both retail and pharmacy...

Pokémon catches customers

As the Pokémon trading card game’s 30th anniversary is celebrated worldwide, a Timaru business owner has credited the popular hobby with helping turn her business around. Yesterday, the milestone was commemorated with the release of a special card...

Water decision disappoints

The Government’s decision to delay a council plan change that would legally embed Te Waikoropupū Springs Water Conservation Order (WCO) has been met with disappointment across Golden Bay. TheTasmanDistrictCouncil’sapplication for an exemption from the...

Fast-track changes hailed

Changes allowing councils to claw back more infrastructure costs from fast-track developments have been called a “winwin-win” for councils, developers and housing growth, but developers are warning extra charges will boost house prices. The Government...

Second chance for Chippy?

Half of voters believe it is time to give Chris Hipkins and Labour a chance to govern, while more expect Labour to win the election than National. The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll with Infrastructure New Zealand found 45% expect Labour to...

Court challenge over crayfish catch limits

Alandmark High Court ruling on Northland’s rock lobster fishery management is under scrutiny in the Court of Appeal this week as Seafood New Zealand and the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries challenge the decision. The appeal, being heard over two...

Ruapehu council in hot water with Horizons Regional authority acts over ‘significant non-compliance’

Ruapehu District Council has been issued abatement and infringement notices for overdue Raetihi water plans, one required almost six years ago. In the abatement notice sent to the council on September 3, Horizons Regional Council consents monitoring...

Star Czech

Woodville designer to WOW

Twenty years since she last entered, a Manawatū designer’s work will be back on stage at a renowned fashion show. Woodville woman Trudy Fowler is a finalist in the World of Wearable Art fashion design competition, known as WOW, which starts in...

Bringing biodiversity back

Sheep and beef farmer Steven Foote hosted a biodiversity field day in East Otago last week. The field day explored practical options for managing biodiversity on farm and how the Foote family have diversified their business to make environmental...

Spring it on!

Organisers behind Marlborough’s spring festival are leaping into action to ensure its a big success. Marlborough Youth Trust’s Springfest gets underway next month, combining music, food, entertainment, and other activities at A&P Park on October...

Artist’s hands-on response to AI

A mixed media artist is pushing back against the rise of Generative AI by advocating for authentic artworks made by humans. Anne-Marie Jones, also known as Artemis in the art world, has released her first children’s book, The illustrations are...

Artist’s hands-on response to AI

BY GRACE ANDREWS A mixed media artist is pushing back against the rise of Generative AI by advocating for authentic artworks made by humans. ATnhneeS-tMara,JraienuJaorny e2s3,a20ls2o5 known as Artemis in the art world, has released her first...

Artist’s hands-on response to AI

A mixed media artist is pushing back against the rise of Generative AI by advocating for authentic artworks made by humans. Anne-Marie Jones, also known as Artemis in the art world, has released her first children’s book, Sticky Dog. The illustrations...

Legacy will live on

Errol Ronald Allison, who had a prolific career sculpting the iconic symbols of Gore and Southland, was much like the quirky, largerthanlife monuments he created. Mr Allison designed the Gore trout in the 1980s, the town’s Romney ram in the early...

From hospital to school

When 5-year-old Zack Guest walked through the gates of Goodwood Primary School in Cambridge for the first time this term, he was carrying a backpack instead of a hospital bag – a milestone his parents once feared they might never see. Zack is still...

Seatoun - 91 Ludlam Street

RESORT LIVING, RIGHT AT HOME Architecturally designed by Novak and Middleton, this beachside sanctuary delivers a rare combination: a sunny, spacious main home upstairs with all-day sun and views, a self-contained studio below for guests or extended...

Sensory play group

It has been a busy and successful few months for members of Te Puke Smallbore Rifle Club, with competitors representing the club at events around New Zealand. At the annual North versus South competition, club member Ann Harris was named the top...

‘No-one goes hungry’:

An iconic country pub is soon to get a new lease on life as a centre of faith, a vibrant community hub for all generations, and a place where “no-one has to go hungry”. After several months of fundraising, the Wairarapa Sikh Society had bought the...

BRILLIANT BEARS!

Meet the world’s eight species of bear – which one’s your fave?

Later, Colin

CAN it be only three years since Colin from Accounts first appeared? The premise of the award-winning Australian sitcom and romcom mashup, created, written by and starring real-life couple Patrick Brammall (recently seen in The Devil Wears Prada 2) and...

SPRING IN YOUR GARDEN

Fresh ideas and timely reminders

Bulletin

Pauline Hanson’s populist immigration policies are spreading.

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...

KITCHEN UPDATES

Five things dating your kitchen (and what you need to add)

‘WHAT HAVE WE DONE?’

BEST IN SHOW

The Venice Film Festival kicked off in style, celebrating one of this generation’s greatest movie stars – George Clooney. After a playful and heartfelt tribute from longtime pal Laura Dern, 59, the father of two took his moment in the spotlight not to...

Finding her voice:

Singer Natalie Imbruglia on motherhood and reinvention

US remembers ‘catastrophic day’

AMERICANS marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Saturday, NZ time, with sorrow and sombre reflection, honouring the nearly 3000 people killed when hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania...

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.

PERSONAL SPACE:

Yearn for your own space to unwind, exercise, entertain, or create? Setting up A mancave, she-shed, or multi-purpose space has just got easier, thanks to updated building regulations. You can build or repurpose A space with fewer hurdles, And let your...

Josh Thomson

Most of us know Josh Thomson as the quick-witted funny guy– the actor with that ability to effortlessly steal a scene with a dry punchline. But it turns out, to get into comedy Thomson literally acted the part of a stand-up to overcome the terror of...

Russia

President Vladimir Putin will have exhausted Russia’s ability to wage war by 2028 if its military and economic losses continue at the current speed, Ukraine’s spy chief says

Wellbeing

“Sunglasses are sunscreen for your eyes,” says Laura Di Meglio, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Medicine. “They help protect your eyelids, the skin around your eyes and the surface of the eyes.” But...

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After the fall

After the tragic death of their daughter-in-law, Georgie Campbell, in a horse-riding accident, a Matamata couple is raising money to install safety equipment in cross-country jumps in the hope no other Kiwi family will have to endure their pain, writes...

Buying land? Do your due diligence

Buying land to build on is one of the biggest investments you will make, and what you do before you sign the purchase agreement matters. Whether you’re eyeing an urban lot close to schools and shops, or a rural block with room to breathe, thorough due...

POTHOLE PERIL

Locals remain concerned about the “dangerous” condition of Tiniroto Rd in Tairā whiti, despite upcoming road works. The partially sealed road connects Gisborne with Hawke’s Bay’s Frasertown on State Highway 38 and provides an alternative route...

Spacious city living with two car spaces

Stylish, spacious, and low-maintenance, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single storey home is tucked away in a quiet rear section offering a peaceful retreat while still being moments from everything the area has to offer. Inside, you’ll find three...

By Adele

Grief. Have the cry, eat something straight from the tub and let yourself feel all the feelings.

By Adele

Grief. Have the cry, eat something straight from the tub and let yourself feel all the feelings.

HISTORY COR NER

Brian Mitchell sent in this image of Lakeside School pupils in Leeston, 1895, with their teacher, Charles Hicks. “They must have been well-behaved for him to cope with that number!” Mitchell says. “In the photo is my grandmother, Hilda Ludemann, and...

ON THE COVER

A Ruapehu holiday home is rich in materials that feel grounded – see page 26.

Four directors, one mission

“Marlborough Waters will be judged by whether people can trust the water from their tap,” says board chairperson Warren McNabb. McNabb was speaking at the water services organisation’s first board meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by all...

‘Deceptive’ and ‘disingenuous’

An application to allow a 257unit development in Wānaka to be used for yearround visitor accommodation has been described as ‘‘deceptive’’ and ‘‘incredibly disingenuous’’ by a councillor. However, the developer behind the proposal said the...

Omarama ‘forgotten town’

‘‘If you say nothing, nothing happens.’’ That sentiment motivated Residents Association of Omarama chairman Stephen Grundy to pen a letter to the Ahuriri Community Board asking for support in advocating for the town. Mr Grundy wrote the letter on...

GOING THE DISTANCE

EDITOR’S LETTER

Every now and then, TV shows will serve up golden nuggets of comedy that give you a giggle, long after that initial viewing. Taskmaster NZ is one of those shows. I can still replay Madeleine Sami’s alternative national anthem for China in my head and...

Butterflies, blood and a family’s gift of hope

Amal means in Arabic. For Hamilton couple Adam Musa and Thoraya Abdulrassol, it is a word that has followed their family through some of their hardest moments. Now it sits at the heart of a simple act of giving. More than 20 friends and family...

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.

Bryn Hall

north Harbour’s seventh centurion talks passion for the team and the union and why his team is playing so much better this season.

Winter Blues

Snow, frost and rain seem to be the focus of the weather recently, it makes it hard to get inspired, or to even get out of bed in the morning, and when keeping warm is a priority can affect work and morale. This not only affects you and your staff but...

New Zealand Walking Tour: An Unmissable Converge; Four fastastic foray into the geat southern untamed:

Agreat philosopher (or perhaps just a very tired tramper ) once observed that the trouble with walking in New Zealand is that the scenery refuses to stay in the background. It is aggressively spectacular. For those who love the idea of the great...

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...

Hello

Ihave to admit, the first time I took a day excursion to Piopiotahi Milford Sound, the boat was so packed with people and the return bus trip felt so excruciatingly long and uncomfortable I swore that despite the truly aweinspiring, literally...

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...

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...

‘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

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...

Beef + Lamb NZ awaits Trump’s OK

New Zealand is well placed for its beef to be picked up as part of an emergency tariff-free quota being ushered into the United States by President Donald Trump, but Beef + Lamb New Zealand say it is too soon to tell if local product will benefit from...

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.

CAMELLIAS & COUNTRY CHARM

- An amazing tour of a special plant collection and Hurunui haven.

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...

NEW CHAPTER FOR HURST FAMILY

On a wintry day, the faintest of sea breezes wafts along the yard as Colin Hurst opens the office door to the cow shed. Inside, his son, Nick, and contract milker Jamie Harris are on a video meeting, ticking off a work list from a propped up...

Looking ahead

Welcome to the latest issue of NZ Landscaper, packed with practical ideas, industry news and inspiration to help you build a stronger business. Our theme for this issue is the next generation – from developing tomorrow’s landscapers to shaping the...

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...

SEPTEMBER TASKS

Plan your summer vege garden Plant a grapevine Replenish raised beds Plant summer bulbs Grow herbs for pollinators

Picton plunge for cancer

A chilly new fundraiser saw Marlborough residents brave cold water in support of the Cancer Society, with the Daffy Dip campaign launched on Saturday by 13 brave souls at the Picton Foreshore. As Daffodil Day approaches, Cancer Society Marlborough is...

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...

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...

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...

GREAT RESPONSES

There were some pleasant surprises last month as entries flooded in for the Star Insurance 2027 Calendar photo competition. From Trikes and Hot Rods to Pickups and Racing Saloons, there was everything across the classic community submitted for...

Milestone Memories

Welcome to your Readers’ Issue! We asked you, our readers, questions about what you’d like to see in this Special Edition. Follow the special logo designed by our Art Director, Richard, throughout the pages to see how you helped the MiNDFOOD team...

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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YOU CAN’T TRULY KNOW IT WITHOUT EXPERIENCING IT.

Some experiences stay with you. They linger in the mind, long after the moment. They move you in ways words can’t, and quietly change you in ways you don’t expect. The taste of the ocean. The electric hum and stillness of the city at night. The...

In cash and prizes

1 / Forward Motion that show progress into uncertainty. Movement with intent, timing under pressure and moments that cannot be repeated. 2 / Next Line photographers whose work signals direction and potential. Fresh perspective backed by substance and...

DEMOCRACY RULES

Inote that Jude Woodside, the founder of The Shed magazine and YouTube sensation, writes in his Back ’o column this issue that he has joined a political party to help out with the upcoming general election. Good on him, I say. I applaud him and...

Caring for your baby lemon tree

Water regularly, but let the top 2cm of potting mix dry out between each watering. Feed your tree with a fertiliser made for citrus trees, such as Yates Thrive. When your tree outgrows its pot, move it to a bigger pot or plant it in a sunny spot in the...

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,...

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....

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...

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

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...