New Zealand Newspapers
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Rejection a ‘backward step’
Winston Peters says the Government’s move to reject a plea by the aluminium extrusion industry to impose “Safeguard” measures against what it calls a surge of cheap imports that threatens its survival is a “serious backward step”. Extrusions are...
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Riverside attacker to walk free
A man who stalked and sexually assaulted two women on Hamilton’s river walkway has been jailed – but will be released imminently because he has already served his time. One of Whatarangi Duncan’s victims was so badly affected by what he did to her,...
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Taking seven boards to Peru
LEWIS Murphy has more than 20 surfboards and he can probably tell them apart blindfolded. That makes his upcoming decision much tougher. The 19yearold has been selected in a threeman New Zealand team for the International Surfing Association’s...
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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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Female trio admit assaults
Three women involved in bathroom assaults on a three other females at a Timaru bar have now admitted their roles in the attack that left one victim needing emergency eye surgery. Two of the defendants pleaded guilty in the Timaru District Court on...
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Street food
On an ordinary Whangārei suburban street, an extraordinary lineup of vegetable garden beds stands on the berm. Anyone can help themselves to what grows there. Ian Page has turned the berm outside his home into a garden full of produce for the...
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Āta for art's sake
After a two-year hiatus, City Gallery Wellington has finally reopened – and its interconnecting cafe has returned too. But things look a little different this time. Āta cafe now fills the space occupied for more than 25 years by Nikau, joining a...
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‘Unforgettable’ experience
Sola Pelenato Aki was gifted an “icing on the cake” 100th birthday present with an unforgettable All Blacks experience. Pelenato Aki met the entire team and shared an interaction with his favourite player, Rieko Ioane, before the All Blacks-Australia...
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‘I have lost everything’
Asolo mother of three who has paid more than $230,000 to fight cancer says people need to realise the cost of cancer treatment in New Zealand. Jacqualine (Jay) Findlater, from Whangārei, was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in August 2024,...
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Hipkins bars Greens from justice roles
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out the Greens or Te Pā ti Mā ori holding key law and order portfolios in a future Government after MPs from those parties posed for photos with members of the Mongrel Mob. Asked about the matter during the...
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No triumph without struggle
The hallway could be mistaken for a gallery; photographs and prints line the walls, while handmade mugs sit on the studio’s table. For mother and daughter Liza and Amy Haarhoff, art is woven into the fabric of daily life. When visitors step into...
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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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Tensions stirred at debate
What began as a largely low-key election debate for the Taranaki King Country candidates at Urenui took a sharper turn when questions from the audience turned to capital gains tax and immigration. About 50 people attended the Federated Farmers...
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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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Election hopefuls face
Residents pressed election candidates on what their parties would do for the community at a Pāpāmoa Residents and Ratepayers Association meeting on Monday night. Topics ranged from growth and infrastructure funding to tsunami evacuation routes,...
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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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Weeding out the issue
New modelling has provided the clearest picture yet of how lake weed ends up rotting on Lake Rotorua’s shoreline. Rotorua Lakes Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council say the findings will help focus control efforts, although tackling the problem...
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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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Missing school tramper winched to safety
AHawke’s Bay school student missing overnight from a school hike was found in forested terrain near a popular track after yelling “help me, help me”, as an Air Force helicopter crew spotted his movements. The missing 17-year-old boy, from Taradale...
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Homes plan backed
Far North District Council has adopted an ambitious housing strategy aimed at tackling overcrowding, homelessness and affordability. In the newly adopted strategy, He Kāinga Mana, the council acknowledges the district will need 3615 more homes by 2053,...
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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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Public asked to shape marine reserve future
The direction of a treasured Tairāwhiti marine reserve set up more than two decades ago will be shaped by community feedback. The Department of Conservation (DoC) and East Coast hapū Ngāti Konohi are inviting public feedback on the 25-year review of Te...
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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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Behave behind the wheel
Wairarapa’s three district councils are backing a joint road safety push with New Zealand Police and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), with one message for everyone behind the wheel: Drive like the cops are around, because they are. Drivers...
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Surf Life Saving Kids SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Get kids on board with sun-safe behaviour with this fun Minions- themed sunscreen. The Despicable Me collab is dermatologist tested and formulated specifically for children’s delicate skin. The SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen is four-hours water...
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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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Dunedin-made livestock breeding
Breeding the ultimate goat, sheep or cow within some of the smallest livestock owners in the most basic villages on the planet is happening, thanks to a cloudbased data platform capturing system developed by a scientists in Dunedin. And its success...
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History in the making
Their honeyed lustre is smooth and worn, a testament to the touch of more than 100 years of worship. Tiny imperfections tell the tale of impatient feet shod in their Sunday best, swinging against the pews, of faces scrubbed clean and words whispered...
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TOOLINE LOG SPLITTER LS5
Three generations of artists who crafted trouts as part of the 50 Fish exhibition and auction at the Maāruawai Centre this month are (from left) mother and daughter Shona and Jacqui Byars, and her son Jude Terry, 17.
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Surf Life Saving Kids SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Get kids on board with sun-safe behaviour with this fun Minions-themed sunscreen. The Despicable Me collab is dermatologist tested and formulated specifically for children’s delicate skin. The SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen is four-hours water...
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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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Surf Life Saving Kids SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Get kids on board with sun-safe behaviour with this fun Minions-themed sunscreen. The Despicable Me collab is dermatologist tested and formulated specifically for children’s delicate skin. The SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen is four-hours water...
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Carrie on
CARRIE White is the eternal superstar of teen horror culture. Tip buckets of blood over her all you like, but when it comes to the vengeful rage of the bullied high school pariah, she will always be queen. Sissy Spacek’s depiction in Brian De Palma’s...
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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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Thousands detained
POLICE detained more than 2000 protesters and the founder of the Cockroach youth movement in Delhi on Sunday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India’s election chief. Thousands of police...
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Thinking about thinking
From 2029, philosophy will be taught to school kids. What can we all learn from a discipline long considered dry and academic?
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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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Serving up spice
Amid rumours she’s split from her MasterChef Australia fiancé Declan Cleary – she no longer follows the father of her ninemonth-old twins on social media – Sarah Todd looked tasty on a solo trip to India.
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SHOW TIME!
Heidi Klum already has two children who have followed in her fashion footsteps – and now it seems her youngest is ready to join the family business. The Project Runway host, 53, has largely kept her youngest kids out of the spotlight, but as a special...
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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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GOING DOWN
SPLINTERS The most dastardly of minor first aid miseries. See also: paper cuts. REALITY COMPETITION SHOWS THAT MAKE NO SENSE What even is GOING BACK HOME IN A MAD HURRY BECAUSE YOU FORGOT TO LOCK THE FRONT DOOR … and realising it was locked the...
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Quiz
1. Name the character of very little brain, celebrating a milestone birthday, who said: “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” 2. Which politician asked kids why they weren’t in school, only to be reminded...
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‘Everyone has their BULLETS
Police officer Shaun Winstanley was badly wounded during a mass shooting at an Auckland high-rise construction site in 2023. He talks to Kim Knight about his expanding business and how the mental and physical rebuild from that day “might never be fully...
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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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Hot stuff: Style your fire for summer
When winter’s over, transform your hard-working fire, wood storage, and hearth into an effortlessly gorgeous feature until winter rolls around again. Have a play with a few well-chosen pieces; move them around, trust your eye, and watch the area bloom....
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WEST MELTON
94 Dorper Road Auction: Thursday October 15, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open homes: October 10, 2.30pm-3pm October 11, 2pm-2.30pm Brendan Hart 027 510 6525 Cameron Bailey 027 555 7079 Harcourts Gold Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Set on an 800sqm...
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‘We’re kind of screwed’
A month out from the election, young voters appear more disengaged than ever. Just over 62% of eligible 18-to-24-year-olds have enrolled nationwide, the lowest of any age group. But with Gisborne’s youthful demographic make-up — 40% are under 29 —...
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Spring tips for A happy summer lawn
Spring is when your lawn wakes up, And A few small habits now make A Big difference. With our fickle Climate, knowing what to do, And when, helps you grow A lawn that Copes with whatever the seasons throw At it. A little Care in spring sets you up for...
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Sydney Adamu from
You just know the dish she brings will be the best thing you’ve ever eaten.
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Be swept away in A MAGICAL FAIRYTALE WORLD, where a sleeping princess, a wicked curse and true love come to life in one spectacular night at the ballet.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s beloved The Sleeping Beauty returns to enchant audiences across Aotearoa in a spectacular production filled with romance, humour and breathtaking classical dance. Greg Horsman’s acclaimed choreography brings a true sense...
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Ted Lasso from
He’ll make sure everyone is best friends by the end of the night.
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SUBURBAN LIVING WITH A MODERN TWIST
Unique, light, bright and cool — this is modern living with a twist, designed to capture fabulous views across Chisolm Links golf course while making the most of its tucked-away position. Spread over three levels, the off-street parking leads directly...
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Not the same as ever it was
David Byrne is a polymath who began his career with Talking Heads. Since their 1991 spilt, Byrne, who was born in Scotland and raised in Canada and the US, has released 12 solo albums, sometimes in collaboration with artists such as Brian Eno and St...
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Quiz
1 What was originally defined as one tenmillionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, on a line passing through Paris? 2 In what decade did New Zealand’s population reach 4 million: a) 1980-1989; b) 1990-1999; c) 2000-2009; or d)...
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223 Huia Street
Agent: Marcus D’Cunha 022 322 4193 NZ Sotheby’s International Realty Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Surf Life Saving Sport SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Surf Life Saving Sport Sunscreen is the water- and sweat-resistant companion you need for an active lifestyle. It’s perfect for swimming, surfing, running or playing sports like cricket and golf. The non-greasy lotion absorbs quickly so there’s no...
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A third of young Kiwis yet to enrol
With a month to go before the election and a fortnight before enrolment closes, more than a third of young people who are eligible to vote are not enrolled. New data from the Electoral Commission shows only 63.4% of people aged between 18 and 24 are...
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Feilding gets on board with revamped electric buses
It appeared Feilding had caught the bus, with passenger numbers surging since the town’s public transport network was revamped in July. The network, operated under Horizons Regional Council’s Connect brand, had extended operating hours and increased...
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How Farah Palmer Cup finals might shake out
PREMIERSHIP Canterbury v Auckland Storm The oil: If you were a betting person, you would put your money on Canterbury. But they have not fared that well in finals in recent years, and Auckland knocked off the defending champions, Waikato, twice in...
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A¯ŗńŏƹŧŝ ŗŧƹľìƛ S¯ÝÌ ŧââơ Ńơ Ƒ¯ŝĭƛǜɠ ¯ŝý Íŧŝł ąnjơìý ¯ąƹìƛ Ľ¯ǙŃŜĬ Ƒƹŧ ĭìƹ ƹľì ͯŏínjŏ¯ƹŧƛ ŧnjƹɠ ƹŧ ÝŃƠŁ Ǚìƛ Ľìƛ ơŧŝɨơ ìýnjí¯ƹńŧŝ ơnjžžŧƛƹ ƛōìƛ Ľŧnjƛơ Ľ¯Ý Âììŝ Ínjƹƅ Aìƛ ơŧŝ ¢¯ǙŃÌƛÚ ǚľŧ Ľ¯ơ Íŧŗžŏìǜ ìýơú Ńơ ìŝƛŧŏŏìý ¯ƹ Āŗńŏƹŧŝɨơ Vìŝǡńì ìŝƹƛìú ǙĽŃÍĽ ơnjžžŧƛƹơ...
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The end of the (sealed) road?
Some of the district's sealed roads could “revert” to unsealed as part of a novel costcutting measure being considered by the Waitaki District Council. Allowing a road to go unsealed — once it reached the “end of its life” at around 18 years — would...
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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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Concerns for McDonald’s traffic safety
Aprominent Katikati man claims District Council leadership “aren’t concerned too much”, despite his fears about traffic safety around access to a McDonald’s drive-through. Former Community Board member Andy Earl, an insurance broker, made an...
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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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Meet the farmers of the south: Art Diack, Grove Burn
Farming is the backbone of Southland’s economy. Photographer Kavinda Herath has been visiting farmers across the region to find out more about what they do. Western Southland sheep and beef farmer Art Diack has been farming up at Grove Burn since 1962...
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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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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...
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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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