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City ‘no’ to amalgamation

Hamilton City leaders have walked away from amalgamation talks and told the Government to expect a “backlash’’ at the election ballot box. Hamilton City Council yesterday voted 12-3 to not submit a Head Start proposal, opting to enter the still...

Families, educators floored

Almost 200 educators and children from Oamaru south have been impacted by the sudden liquidation of a home-based early childhood care provider. On Friday, 35 ECE educators received emails from their employer telling them that Invercargill-based Just...

Thunder coach fizzed up for ice hockey playoffs

YOU can feel the buzz around the Dunedin Thunder. They seem to be a united squad who genuinely love playing for each other and have fans swarming to the Dunedin Ice Stadium for record sellout crowds every game. The Thunder have topped that off by...

Ordeal spurs appeal for blood donors

‘‘IT’S been one hell of a two years.’’ That is how Waianakarua woman Henrietta Purvis describes the time since she broke her neck in a farm quadbike crash in August 2024 until she recovered from a stem cell transplant done a year later. Back riding...

Vandal keeps his licence by ‘fine margin’

A District Court judge was “sorely tempted” to disqualify a 20-year-old man from driving for damaging a Timaru reserve, but ultimately decided not to on Tuesday because of the effect it could have on his job. The man pleaded guilty to a charge of...

Relief package ‘not enough’

Landlords of Nelson businesses hit by months of disruptive roadworks will be able to receive rates relief to help reduce tenants’ rents, but struggling business owners say it is not enough. At its full council meeting yesterday, Nelson City Council...

Autism diagnoses triple

Autism rates have tripled in the past 15 years among both children and adults, and the increase “shows no sign of abating”, a new study says. Using information on diagnoses from three large databases between 2009 and 2023, researchers of Otago...

Crunch time for mayors

Now for the hasty conclave. Months of hand-wringing, public meetings and public consultations have come to this: A behindclosed-doors meeting on the future of Wellington. In the Hutt City Council chambers today, mayors from around the region will meet...

Young designers ready to hit the runway

Two emerging fashion designers from Waikato are ready to hit the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week this month. Hamilton Girls’ High School students Minka Parker, 17, and Brenna Easthope-gay, 16, are among the 78 teen finalists from around the country...

‘Unaffordable’ for ratepayers

Visitors are flocking to Whanganui’s Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, but the council is still working out how to get the most money out of it. The Pukenamu Queen’s Park facility, which reopened to the public in November 2024 after major...

Puppies being sold ‘like lollies’

ANorthland animal rescue group is “disgusted” that litters of puppies believed to be as young as 1 to 2 weeks old are being sold near a Far North community market for profit. Donna Doolittle’s Animal Rescue in Kaitā ia said the puppies barely had...

FULL SPEED AHEAD

Gold-medal success at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has become a significant stepping stone in Zoe Hobbs’ pursuit of Olympic glory at LA28. Hobbs broke her own Oceania record with a personal-best time of 10.93s to claim the biggest victory of her...

Faith for long-term future

The chairperson of the organisation that runs Awapuni Racecourse is assured it can navigate a challenging period while its grass track is closed and become a major training centre. A report released by the racing industry last week recommended big...

Govt urged to honour Ara Ake commitment

A Christchurch-based energy company says the Government has undermined trust in its support for emerging energy businesses after the decision to scrap funding for New Plymouth energy innovation centre Aka Ake left his company waiting on...

End of an era

AFTER 15 years running The Fork and Tap, Arrowtown’s most iconic, and popular, pub, Jeannie Crawford’s decided it’s time for a change

History on the line for Bays

Ferrymead Bays is on the verge of achieving something the club has never done before – make the National League. But to get there they will have to win against Nomads United at Ferrymead Park on Saturday, and then hope Coastal Spirit loses to Cashmere...

Gruelling toll at the top

When Kim Cadzow signed her first contract as a professional cyclist, the sky was the limit. For all the investment in aerodynamics and fancy carbonfibre bicycles, racing a bike boils down to the relationship between the power a rider can generate and...

Netball spectators to be banned from sideline

Aban on courtside spectators at Tauranga junior netball games has left parents frustrated, disappointed and asking how the decision was made. Tauranga Netball Centre has decided to restrict spectators from the court enclosure during games for the next...

Erosion may put stop to burials at Hampden

New burials could stop at Hampden Cemetery as the Waitaki District Council looks to respond to the threat of coastal erosion at highrisk sites. The move would form part of a longterm strategy of managed retreat and relocation at the site. Beyond...

Region’s drivers face new drug tests

Police in Hawke’s Bay say roughly 3% of drivers they’ve pulled over for roadside drug tests have tested positive for illicit drugs. Eastern road policing manager Angela Hallett said roadside drug tests started rolling out in June, with road policing...

‘Continuing simply wasn’t sustainable’ Three eateries shut in a week as rising costs, weak spending bite

Three Rotorua hospitality businesses have closed within a week of each other, highlighting the challenging trading environment facing the sector. Hello Stranger Cafe, Ambrosia Restaurant and Bar, and Piccalo Cafe announced closures within days of each...

New Gisborne specialist school to open in 2028

Gisborne Boys’ High School will soon be home to a new school for students with special needs. Minister for Education Erica Stanford announced the build during a visit to Gisborne Boys’ High this morning. In attendance were about 60 students and...

Showcasing

businesses that support Wairarapa’s rural sector. Primary industries are crucial to our region’s identity and economy.

Councils split over future

Wairarapa’s councils are at odds over what amalgamation model will work best for future generations. Yesterday morning, Masterton District Council voted by a majority to submit a Wairarapa unitary authority proposal to the Government’s Head Start...

NZ’S TOP-SELLING MAGAZINE

EDITOR’S LETTER With Editor Lifestyle Magazines Frances Morton As Netflix unveils its vibrant new adaptation of Miles Franklin’s My Brilliant Career, alongside the recently released reimagining of Little House on the Prairie (which immediately climbed...

KELVIN GROVE

Young professionals or families looking for their next move, this is an appealing, solid buy with its low-maintenance exterior. Open-plan kitchen, dining, and living creates flow for living and entertaining. A separate lounge is ideal for quiet time,...

Anthony caps stellar season with Prague win

Seventeen-year-old Geraldine High School student Anthony Baker’s first overseas trip has taken him all the way to Prague, where his team, the Junior Black Sox U19, won the Mike Stapleton U19 Memorial Tournament last week. Anthony, along with Temuka’s...

Industrial park supporting growth

The demand for industrial premises in the Rangiora area continues to grow. Only four lots remain unsold in the 35 lot Rangiora Business Hub, with titles already been issued for the 31 freehold industrial lots already sold. The Hub was developed by...

Boxer’s bid

Young Marlborough boxer Rogene Daquioug is training hard to compete next fortnight in Australia as part of a campaign to be selected for the World Championships in Europe later this year. Rogene Daquioug is currently the number one boxer in his weight...

The ranger who has put down roots

After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for Christchurch’s parks and reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of the land. “I was a...

Crash victim’s mum finds ‘wonderful’ first responder

The grieving mother of a British tourist killed in a crash has found the woman who stayed by his side in his final moments. Joseph Snode, 26, died in January 2024 after the car he had hitchhiked in crashed into a wall outside the Jacksons Historic...

The ranger who has put down roots

After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for ChrTihsetcShtaurr,Jcahn’suapryar2k3,s2a0n25d reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of...

The ranger who has put down roots

After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for Christchurch’s parks and reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of the land. “I was a...

The ranger who has put down roots

After 38 years of protecting, nurturing and caring for Christchurch’s parks and reserves, Paul Tamagushiku is the city council’s longestserving park ranger. The 68-year-old enjoys his role as a kaitiaki o te whenua, or guardian of the land. “I was a...

A fresh face for Lorne St

South Dunedin’s Lorne St is getting a green makeover. Dream South D is looking forward to welcoming the community to a spruced up space where people can stop, meet and connect. A $300,000 grant from the Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal...

Game gives ‘sense of belonging’

A football programme in South Canterbury is proving that sport is a universal language. Football For All is a New Zealandwide community inclusion programme that helps tamariki and rangatahi take part in football by removing barriers that prevent...

Cruising to the South

More than 6000 passengers will spend Christmas Day in Fiordland this year as Southland bucks the national trend of declining cruise numbers. It will be the harbour’s busiest day of the 202627 cruise season, with 6435 passengers aboard the cruise...

Supporting firefighters

A generous donation by benefactors Wyvern Jones and his late wife Beth, has kitted the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade out with a new operational support vehicle. Fully equipped with generators, traffic cones and much more, the new ute is likened to...

Sidelined for good and in need of a new home

Sideline Sam was the winner of the very last race at Addington – but the threeyear-old needs a new home now the greyhound racing industry has shut down. Sideline Sam is one of about 1400 racing greyhounds around the country who now need to be...

A Lifetime of Making a Difference!

Long-time Cromwell resident Shirley Calvert has never sought recognition for her volunteer work. Last week, however, Rotary honoured her outstanding contribution to the community by presenting her with a prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship, one of...

No last-minute deal for Clutha

Clutha’s future council arrangements are back up in the air, following a week of political manoeuvring throughout the South. Following a Clutha District Council meeting last Thursday, mayor Jock Martin and councillors were in buoyant mood as an...

A decade of light

More than 7000 people packed into Anderson Park rose garden on Saturday night, turning out in record numbers to mark ten years of Light Up Cromwell. The magic of lanterns worked again, with a night organisers called their ‘‘biggest and best...

Stopped in their tracks

Gore’s horse racing community has been left devastated by the news the Gore and Wyndham racecourses are facing possible closure. Last week the racing industry announced it was looking to close seven courses around New Zealand as a means to address a...

Sparks fly at council amalgamation meeting

Sparks flew at a Far North District Council meeting in Kaikohe on Tuesday, as the council backed Northland’s local government amalgamation proposal. Kerikeri-based Far North councillor Davina Smolders was one of two councillors who rejected the...

Tommy’s Market Update

After a relatively steady winter, available housing stock has tightened slightly, reducing the level of choice buyers enjoyed earlier in the year. However, that is expected to change as spring approaches and more homeowners prepare to bring their...

NZ Walking Festival: Bay of Islands Walking Weekend - for good old fashioned Russell hospitality

There are few better ways to discover the Bay of Islands than on foot—especially when someone else has planned the route, arranged the transport, found the hidden tracks and organised something delicious for the finish. The Bay of Islands Walking...

Outstanding in her field

Taieri dairy farmer Ryan Sutherland entered his herd in a regional Holstein Friesian competition for the first time and his cow Raymac Beamer Estyle won the top prize. He talks to Shawn McAvinue about the prize-winning cow and why she will never be his...

Recipes with stories to tell

A group of year 11 students at Rototuna Senior High School are “cooking up” a way to bring generations together, launching a community recipe book designed to preserve food traditions and the stories behind them. Operating under the group name We...

Transform WINTER SKIN

Why skin is so dry in winter That feeling of tightness after a shower? Blame it on the season. This is what experts mean when they talk about a ‘compromised skin barrier’, and it’s something many of us are experiencing right now. Dryness is caused by...

Vintage fire truck project for Christmas parade

Dale Lindsay’s wedding vehicle was a 1936 vintage fire engine. Years later, that Morrinsville memory helped inspire a restoration project that Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade hopes will one day create the same joy for a new generation. The brigade is...

Mad TV

THE new eight-part Disney+ thriller Furious doesn’t so much arrive on the screen as lift up its skirt and shriek. Right from the start, it pulsates with a quintessentially female wrath as well as chilly clinical purpose, with each of the lead female...

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...

CAN'T HELP IT

DEFIANT AFTER ATTACK

HUNDREDS of thousands of revellers lined Amsterdam’s canals on Saturday for the flagship event of WorldPride, resulting in a boisterous LGBT celebration and protest that organisers and participants said was particularly urgent after last week’s deadly...

SPACE, STYLE & EFFORTLESS LIVING

3 Anderton Crescent, Mosgiel Designed for easy living, this beautifully presented home offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and low-maintenance appeal. Built in 2016, the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area forms...

TOP & FLOP CROPS

- What did well and what didn’t in Lynda Hallinan’s Hunua garden this month.

Kendra Cocksedge column

The three-time wrwc winner has her view on the big story of Aupiki V, the rise of the Hurricanes poua, who narrowly failed to make the final but won many admirers.

City desk

After 13 years and a compromise to a compromise, Auckland’s housing plan has been agreed. Mostly.

A ruff ending

Loved-up acting couple Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall got cosy with the real star of Colin From Accounts – border terrier Zak – at the show’s final premiere.

CELEBRITY GETAWAYS

We know where we’d rather be! While New Zealand shivers through the last month of winter, the stars are soaking up the sun in the Northern Hemisphere. Sir David, 51, and Lady Victoria Beckham, 52, returned to their favourite spot, Ibiza, to shake off...

MISS FORTUNE’S CARAMELISED ONION SCONE

Sandwiched between a timber yard and an electrical spot in Lower Hutt, Miss Fortune’s is a bright, funky beacon of good grub and friendly folk churning out epic food, from homemade pies to sweet treats. Rebecca Guppy and her partners Matt Wilson and...

WINTER SKIN

Why skin is so dry in winter That feeling of tightness after a shower? Blame it on the season. This is what experts mean when they talk about a ‘compromised skin barrier’, and it’s something many of us are experiencing right now. Dryness is caused by...

GOLD STANDARD

+ Kiwis’ Commonwealth medal haul

How to stay well when flying

The hours you spend in the air can have a big impact on how you feel after landing. According to Fiji Airways wellness champion Da Rulk, preparation, hydration and movement are the keys to arriving with more energy. The airline recently launched a...

Green up without the grass grind

Sick of mowing? You’re not alone; most weekends, thousands of Kiwis wheel out the mower, fire it up - and wish there was a better way. There is. Ground covers give you a green, living lawn with less fuss: no mowing, no remembering to get fuel, or...

Guilty plea in Bill Maangi murder case

One of three men charged in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne last year has pleaded guilty, while two others have maintained not guilty pleas. Name suppression lapsed on Friday for Josiah Te Huna, who entered his guilty plea in the...

Family living with flair

Designed by Fernandes Architects and completed in 2019, this home makes the most of all-day sun while staying shielded from the prevailing easterlies. Set on a generous 1062sqm, it offers seamless indoor/outdoor living and entertaining across both...

World famous in New Plymouth

World famous in New Plymouth. You can genuinely say that about this iconic Roger Walkerdesigned suburban home at 22 Scott Street. That global reputation is thanks to owners Andre and Jan, who developed a successful bed-and-breakfast business in their...

HISTORY COR NER

Shirley Falloon and Kay McBride sent in this image of a 1968 form two class from Ashburton’s Allenton School, as they are organising a reunion lunch in Ashburton on Saturday, September 26 this year. “This is the 58th year since we all ‘graduated’ form...

The compromise

Try the timeless negotiation tactic: “You clean your room and then we can consider your request.”

The casual hint

“Are you finished with that?” If that’s a yes, a simple head movement towards the kitchen will do.

Quiz

1 Just how old was Lucy Jordan when she realised she would “never drive through Paris. . .”? 2 US company Waymo is known for providing what kind of robots? 3 The Flatiron Building is a landmark in which city? 4 Sir Topham Hatt is better-known by...

Escape the city live the Good Life

The vendors of this easy-living home are move-out ready! Built in 2010, it will appeal to buyers seeking comfort and style in a private location. Generous open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge are north-facing, with ranch slider access on both this and...

WINTER SKIN

Why skin is so dry in winter That feeling of tightness after a shower? Blame it on the season. This is what experts mean when they talk about a ‘compromised skin barrier’, and it’s something many of us are experiencing right now. Dryness is caused by...

‘DR POLKINGHORNE IS NOT ON TRIAL’: ACQUITTED EYE SURGEON FIGHTS TO BLOCK FILMING AT WIFE’S INQUEST

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MDC opts out of ‘ Head Start’ amalgamation proposals

Manawatū District Council has unanimously agreed not to submit a proposal through the Government’s “Head Start” local government reform pathway, instead confirming its opposition to compulsory amalgamation while continuing to engage with neighbouring...

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Katikati wing foiler sets two world records in epic Norway challenge

Katikati’s Jeremiah McDonald has etched his name into the record books after setting two world records during an extraordinary wing foiling endurance challenge in Norway. The 24-year-old completed 501.1 kilometres in 12 hours before going on to cover...

Farmers in $70b export race

New Zealand agriculture is riding a wave of strong growth and high returns, three years after a period of record low confidence, but a forecaster has warned of the importance of diversification in a world where geopolitical volatility is the new...

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...

ON THE COVER

A mother and daughter join forces to work their magic on an Auckland villa

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...

PREP FOR SPRING

Sow seeds under cover Assess & enrich your soil Divide rhubarb Plant strawberries Lift & divide dahlias for summer Invest in a penstemon portfolio

Three voices ... one message

“When most people think of Picton, they think of a beautiful seaside town … but behind that postcard image is another Picton.” at Picton, described by social services provider Marianne Govaerts in an address to Council, sees daily battles with...

CREATURE FEATURE! Read some gnawsome

Discover all about capybaras – plus a fun photo gallery!

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...

JAYNE KIELYˇS

LAUNDRY RENO TIPS

Her brilliant career:

Actress Kate Mulvany’s battle with childhood cancer has made her fierce and resilient

Slow Cooker Braised Red Wine and Mustard Beef with Potato and Cabbage Gratin,

Long, slow cooking turns tough, hard-working pieces of beef into melt-in-your-mouth, juicy tenderness. 1.5 kilograms braising beef, e.g. beef cheeks, chuck and beef osso bucco sea salt and ground pepper olive oil for cooking 3 large carrots, peeled...

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...

TIME MAKES A WINE

Is patience a skill that humans are evolving out of as we accelerate towards oblivion? It certainly feels like it. Conversely, I’ve tried to imagine a world where impatience didn’t exist - as fundamental as it appears to be to our agitated...

Journeys to Savour

As the mid-winter chill firmly takes hold there is an instinctive human desire to retreat indoors and seek solace in the familiar. Yet ironically, it is often in the depths of winter that my wanderlust burns brightest. I find myself looking at...

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

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,...

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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...

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...

A Toast to Tenacity

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

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...

84 CAPSULE WARDROBE IDEAS

PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

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...