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Community ‘polarised’
Planning has begun for Whanganui District Council’s next 10-year plan, but there is “polarisation in our community” about reducing services. The council ran a “Choices and Trade-offs” survey for two weeks in September, seeking feedback on service...
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Heartbreak after teen’s dirt bike crash injuries
What was supposed to be a typical beach outing for an adventurous Far North teen has left his family confronting an uncertain future after he suffered lifechanging injuries in a dirt bike accident. Lenox Urlich, 16, was thrown 30m from his bike while...
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‘Vote of confidence in city centre’s future’
In the space of four years the derelict remains of Palmerston North’s old Post Office building have been transformed into an elegant facade for the city’s new Tryp by Wyndham four-and-a-half star hotel. Opening some time in November, the 86-room hotel...
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NPDC rejects free parking in the CBD
The New Plymouth District Council has scrapped an option to offer shoppers in the city’s central business district free parking. Instead, the council recommended the contentious $3 hourly charge be reduced to $2 an hour. However, a final decision...
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Iwi leader pleads for ‘calm’ in Treaty row
ATauranga iwi leader is urging calm amid growing frustration over a longrunning Treaty settlement dispute. Ngāi Te Rangi chief executive Dr Paora Stanley has warned against calls for violence from within his iwi, while pressing the Government to help...
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Lifeline for Rotorua’s Arts Village — for now
The future of Rotorua’s Arts Village is secure, for now, after councillors rejected a recommended rent hike from $120 to $50,000 a year – and potentially triple that in future. The council instead approved a temporary rent-free lease for the...
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Napier CBD shops wary of plans for major shopping centre
Napier CBD shop owners have concerns after plans were revealed for a huge shopping centre on the fringe of the city that will boast 30 to 40 shops. Some shop owners in the city centre say the new development could “kill us” unless the CBD improves its...
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Sun, style and sweeping harbour views
On a rear section, near the end of a quiet culde-sac in Ilam, this modern brick home offers low-maintenance living in a leafy setting. With the green space of Upper Riccarton Domain at the end of the street, zoning for Avonhead School and Riccarton...
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Spring clean your fire now for 2027
Spring is a great time to give your fire and flue some attention. The fire is cold, so you can safely inspect it, and sweeps and gasfitters are easier to book now, than in autumn when everyone suddenly realises winter is just around the corner. A...
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Mt Lees Homestead safe for now
Friends of Mt Lees Homestead, set up to try to save the homestead at the Mt Lees reserve as Manawatu District Council are deciding what should happen in the future to the uninhabited building have managed to get a stay of execution for now. The house...
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Roading ‘whack-a-mole’ needs to stop — mayor
Gisborne’s mayor says the region needs to stop playing “whack-a-mole” with fixing roads and instead focus on long-term investment to give confidence to residents and businesses. Mayor Rehette Stoltz’s comments came as stakeholders, engineers and...
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El Niño raising the fire risk
A fire in Riversdale, caused by a resident losing control of a pine slash burnoff in strong winds, has pinpointed the risks of an upcoming hotter, drier El Niño summer. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) Wairarapa group manager Craig Cottrill said...
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Power up your cleaning game
If you’ve ever spent a whole weekend scrubbing moss, mould, and grime off your paths, drive, deck, fences, or house walls, you’ll appreciate how outdoor maintenance eats into your free time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a waterblaster,...
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Family shattered over death
The family of a man who died on a Southland road wish he had never met the woman who crashed the vehicle, causing his death, they told the court. Jordan Paige Barlow was sentenced to nine months’ home detention with special conditions, 200 hours’...
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One man’s rubbish mission
Dead cats in bags, stolen vehicle parts and bottles dating back to the 1950s are among nearly four tonnes of rubbish Brando Yelavich has dragged from the Coromandel bush. But after two months cleaning up other people’s mess, the 32-year-old said he’d...
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Hoiho’s plight captured by young Dunedin filmmaker
A 21yearold Dunedin filmmaker has focused his lens on the plight of the yelloweyed penguin (hoiho) in the hope more people join efforts to save it. Nate Lachman has spent the past two years filming, editing and composing music for his 60minute...
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Man admits frenzied attack
A convicted killer who strangled his wife to death on their honeymoon was released from prison early, deemed by the Parole Board to be a “low risk” of reoffending. Three years later, he stabbed two people to death over slashed tyres. Rodney Stuart...
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Multimedia master
This is no ordinary interview, but one for which I’m more than happy to give up part of my Saturday evening. Most modern-day celebrity video chats involve trying to talk to two, maybe three people about up to eight hours of “content” in potentially...
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Proud to be your MP
It is the privilege of my life being your local MP, and I’m excited at the prospect of another three years getting stuck in to help make Nelson even better. My top priorities for the next three years will be to take real action on the cost of living,...
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BITE SIZE
What the dish team are making for Christmas Day, the dish festive playlist, Sarah Todd’s Queensland Prawn Spread, Christmas Unwrapped with Toni Street, Nici Wickes and Helen Emett, the Christmas issue you asked for, and our Mix and Match menu-planning...
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National slumps below 25% in poll
The National Party has dropped below 25% in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, while Opportunity has reached a new high and could decide the next Government. National has dismissed the result as “out of step” with other polls, just nine days before...
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Park Free Friday extended
Blenheim CBD shoppers rejoice! Park Free Friday will be hanging around for another month. Marlborough District Council has announced it will be extending the originally one-off parking reprieve until the end of November. The initiative is part of a...
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SATURDAY
Every Saturday, time and location on their Facebook page. Oamaru Public Gardens, meeting point is west of the band rotunda. 7.50am first-timer briefing, 7.55am main briefing, 8am start. Totara School, 633 Fortification Rd, Alma,...
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Demand for food support doubles as households struggle
Crossroads Malborough has seen a 110 percent increase in demand for its food support services since the end of January, as more households struggle to cope with the rising cost of living. Offering breakfast and lunch daily at their Redwood Street Hub,...
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‘We want young people to see a future here’
The construction of a new building at Mātai Medical Research Institute with primary healthcare research facilities, specialist clinics and a day procedure unit will be supported by a $20 million Government loan. Regional Development Minister Shane...
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STEP OUT IN STYLE THIS SPRING
Discover our modern all-terrain walkers — lightweight, stylish and ready for everyday adventures. With handy accessories like bags, cup holders and cane holders, you can enjoy greater confidence and convenience wherever you go. Comfort, confidence and...
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EDITOR’S LETTER
This year’s Election Night could boast tension to rival the best thrillers. While the campaign has been more soap opera-esque − courting and bickering have been rife − everything has been pointing towards a rollercoaster evening on November 7, one that...
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Dotting i’s, crossing t’s
Hamilton runner Vaughan Swale has endured hailstorms, choked on forest-fire smoke and run around Hamilton Lake wearing a high-altitude mask, all for his goal of running 26 marathons – one for every letter of the alphabet. Next month, after competing...
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Outstanding Mid-Century Living
Brand new, beautifully finished and designed for easy-care living, this townhouse offers modern comfort with a practical layout. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area has a sliding door to the rear deck to enjoy the outdoors or entertain. The...
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Geraldine named South Canterbury’s Club of the Year
The Geraldine Rugby Football Club (GRFC) last week won the South Canterbury Rugby Club of the Year award. “It’s taken a lot of effort, and for everyone to be on board, and we are worthy of that award,” says club president Courtney Bates. She began her...
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Celebrities to battle it out on the golf course
Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger, fresh from winning the Constellation Cup against Australia, will test her golfing skills at the sixth annual BrainTree Golfing with the Stars charity tournament. The tournament will be held next Friday at the...
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World-first in GY
TRAILBLAZING tourism operators Jeremy Railton, left, and Gerhard Sieber are establishing The Future is Wild@the Hillocks on stunning landscape near Glenorchy, from next month. Through virtual and augmented reality, they’re taking visitors thousands of...
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Celebrities to battle it out on the golf course
Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger, fresh from winning the Constellation Cup against Australia, will test her golfing skilTlsheatStahr,eJsainxutahrya2n3n, 2u0a2l5 BrainTree Golfing with the Stars charity tournament. The tournament will be held next...
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Shore thing to ease sensory overload at busy beaches
For many people, a trip to the beach is a chance to relax and escape everyday life, feeling the sand between their toes and a calm breeze blowing across their face. But for neurodivergent people, or those with accessibility needs, the beach can...
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Celebrities to battle it out on the golf course
Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger, fresh from winning the Constellation Cup against Australia, will test her golfing skills at the sixth annual BrainTree Golfing with the Stars charity tournament. The tournament will be held next Friday at the...
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Celebrities to battle it out on the golf course
Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger, fresh from winning the Constellation Cup against Australia, will test her golfing skills at the sixth annual BrainTree Golfing with the Stars charity tournament. The tournament will be held next Friday at the...
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New spin on petanque
A local woman wants to get fellow wheelchair users out in the fresh air for a weekly game of petanque. Maria WierdaBouwman is looking for players from across Dunedin and the Taieri to form a social group at the Petanque Taieri courts at 12 Wickliffe...
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The people behind your pet’s care
Earlier this month, veterinary practices around the country celebrated Vet Nurse Awareness Week, recognising the people who play an important role in caring for our pets. From the moment your pet arrives at the clinic to the time they head home,...
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Taking people places
The price of diesel may have increased sixfold since Graeme Bentley and his fatherinlaw Les Emerson took over the reins at Ashburton Taxis. But their enjoyment of the work, and the people they transport, is just as fresh as it was 20 years ago,...
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Speeding drivers on notice
Police will be out in force targeting speeding drivers across the district for the next six weeks. The joint initiative involving police, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and the council is part of the Better Together road safety...
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‘Lovely surprise’ for environmentalist
A woman who enjoys seeing people recognised for their work caring for the environment has received an award herself. Mossburn’s Jenny Campbell received the Te Tohu Kahika o te Taiao Award at the Environment Southland community awards last week. It is...
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Resource Consent Application
Council has received the following application for resource consent: Applicant: RC260152 - Pisa Villas Limited t/a Whaka Projects Limited Description of Application: Land use consent is sought under s88 of the RMA 1991 to enable 32 residential units...
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Central Otago Regional Choir brings ’Songs from the Silver Screen’
Always a joyous occasion, the Central Otago Regional Choir’s concert is back with Songs from the Silver Screen. Committee member Debbie Kershaw says, “We’re expecting this concert to have broad appeal as almost every song will be known to the...
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Kai latest tourist hotspot
A ‘‘no b. . . . . . . ’’ South Otago town is the latest addition to popular tourist drive the Southern Scenic Route, following extended lobbying from loyal locals. NZTA formally recognised historic coalmining town Kaitangata as an official side...
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High court rejects appeal after neighbour’s pet shot
Asimmering feud over chickens killed by roaming dogs came to a head when a man shot his neighbour’s pet in the backside. Now, Henare Heta has lost his High Court appeal after the judge found he was not legally justified in firing at his neighbour’s...
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No regrets over ditching urea
Matt and Christina Bradfield have been lifting milk production despite battling adverse weather events since buying their dairy farm in Southland. They talk to Shawn McAvinue about never looking back after changing to a biological fertiliser and how it...
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Special birthday celebrated by community
The community of St Lukes Church have gathered together to mark a special milestone in the church's history. The Spring Creek church turned 136 years old earlier this month and the congregation turned out in style to attend a special service followed...
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A giant of the New Zealand high country and the horse and racing industries is how Ron Williamson was described at a memorial service to celebrate his extraordinary life. pays tribute to an old friend.
When Ron Williamson broke his back in a showjumping fall in Timaru in 1966, it was nearly curtains for the young man from Birchwood Station. His family were initially told he might not survive the first 48 hours; once he overcame that hurdle, they...
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Marae given $4m boost
The announcement of a $4 million grant for the Mataura Marae is a ‘‘deeply meaningful moment’’, its trust chairman says. Last week Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson and Maāori Development Minister Tama Potaka announced the marae...
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New sports day a slam dunk for all
A new event for Hamilton brought hundreds of people together to celebrate the power of inclusive sport. The free disability sports day gave people of all ages and abilities the chance to get active, try something new and connect with their...
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Rangiuru School Ag Day
For many country kids, Ag Day is a staple, but for some town folk, it’s an unfamiliar day out. Rangiuru School held its Ag Day on Saturday 17th October this year, bringing town and country together for a successful Country Fair, with all the good...
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It’s a horror – but make it hyper-local
What started as a running gag between colleagues has made it to the big screen – complete with demon-infested cardboard, “bizarre humour”, a treasure trove of horror references and an “almost entirely Masterton” cast and crew. This Friday, Regent 3...
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Khandallah - 26 Jubilee Road
Tender Closes 12pm Tuesday 17/11/26 WINOLA - ONE OF WELLINGTON'S FINEST 6 Rarely does a home of this scale, history and calibre come to market. Set within approximately 2,512sqm of beautifully established grounds ten minutes from the CBD, Winola is...
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Copy CAts
For the purposes of a retrospective feature, 27 years ago I was asked what at first seemed to be a very simple question: If money was no object, what classic car would you like to own? Back in 1999 – being rather younger, slimmer and far fitter, I...
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Peek into the abyss
In his new book, Lloyd Jones explores what it means to bear witness to some of humanity’s most horrific exploits.
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Bedrock beauties
Kimberley Crossman nailed her daughter Coco’s first Halloween with matching Wilma and Pebbles Flintstone costumes for a cute LA shoot. Don’t they look just like a modern Stone Age family?!
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This week I’m...
… listening to Slow Productivity by Cal Newport. After reading author Kimberly Andrews’ recommendation on page 71, I gave this excellent book a go and it ’s really helped put things into perspective and changed the way I approach my days.
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MAKE IT
DIY festoon light stand Home-brewed plant food Scrumptious spring suppers
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
WHY WAIT UNTIL the end of a party for cake? Set the celebration tone of your summer parties early with this savoury showstopper made with creamy layers of AORAKI Pōhutukawa Smoked Salmon and toasted brioche wrapped in tangy cream cheese and topped with...
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L L A E D O R S & S E N S
A.Money and politics are a fertile ground for resentment at all points on the left/right spectrum, but this is how policy works. A left-leaning government removes mortgage interest tax deductibility for landlords (Labour in 2021). A right-leaning...
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Why New Zealand’s top military commander quit
Days before Air Marshal Tony Davies resigned over an inappropriate relationship, a former RNZAF flight sergeant wrote to him about another woman’s experience under his command – and the culture of selective accountability she says drove her from the...
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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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PLUS
American clinical psychologist, Dr Ramani Durvasula has amassed a following of millions by becoming a guiding light when it comes to toxic relationships. The best-selling author speaks to The Post arts editor André Chumko about family, identity and...
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Mirror, mirror
American clinical psychologist, Dr Ramani Durvasula has amassed a following of millions by becoming a guiding light when it comes to toxic relationships. The best-selling author speaks to The Post arts editor André Chumko about family, identity and...
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Quiz
1 When the famous mutiny happened, HMS Bounty was transporting what kind of fruit trees from Tahiti? 2 A blue front door at 280 Westbourne Park Rd, in London, featured prominently in which 1999 movie? 3 By area, what is the world’s largest landlocked...
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92 South Karori Road
Agents: Lucy Clements & William Calder 027 545 0022 & 027 224 9813 Ray White Karori Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Surrounded by a beautiful flower garden and tucked into a wonderfully private, sanctuary-like setting, this charming weatherboard home feels...
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Whakamārama volunteers mark 10 years of predator control with new name
Adecade of predator control in the Whakamārama bush has removed more than 24,000 pest animals and led to a marked increase in native bird and plant life. The volunteers behind Friends of the Blade celebrated the milestone on Saturday 17th October by...
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A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS
Here we go again, looking down the barrel of some very tricky elections with no clear indication of the outcome. Many would have us believe we are in dire straits politically, and that depends on your perspective. Being involved in the Classic Car...
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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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Knockdolian: the plant lovers’ garden
The story of Knockdolian, like many stories in Canterbury, stretches back to the Deans family… but also further still, to Scotland and tales of ancient castles, sailors tricked to their doom, enchantment and even mermaids. A picnic at Knockdolian,...
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KIA ORA, WELCOME TO EXPLORE DUNEDIN
Being in a new city is always exciting, but finding your way around can be challenging. ExploreDunedin will help you to quickly find and explore all the best things that Dunedin has on offer, so that you can pack even more into your visit. As well as a...
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10 PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESSFUL OUTDOOR ROOMS
Kiwis have always loved the outdoors – especially now that they’re coming with a few more creature comforts. Outdoor rooms have been on the rise in New Zealand and for good reason – it’s an obvious way to gain more living space without adding another...
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Queen of the court: Evonne Goolagong Cawley opens up ahead of a new book recounting her journey
The legend of Evonne Goolagong Cawley can be traced back to the Barellan General Store. In the late 1950s, a young Evonne stopped in at her local supermarket-slash-newsagency to pick up a copy of the latest Princess magazine. Inside, there was a...
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Critical thinking
I recently attended a conference in Christchurch that was based around science and critical thinking – along with exposing some very uncritical thinking (read conspiracy theories). Critical thinking is something that is not specifically taught in our...
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Outdoor inspiration
Welcome to the latest issue of NZ Landscaper, packed with practical ideas, industry news and inspiration to help you build a stronger, more successful business. Our theme for this issue is outdoor living – exploring how changing lifestyles and client...
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Books: Wander New Zealand’s Private Walks - The history and neaning of New Zealand’s native Birds Song of the Birds
Imagine walking in nature on private land with your favourite people, carrying only a day bag, to arrive at your lodgings where everything is provided. You’ve just pictured New Zealand’s private walks. Wander is the only book in print to capture these...
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In The Now
Ithink one of the many things my mum taught me was resilience: trying not to worry about what might happen and just living in the present moment. Have you ever become so lost in your own thoughts that you almost forget what you were doing? I recently...
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Welcome to Mountain Scene Homes & Gardens 2026
Whether you're planning on building your dream home, looking for fresh interior ideas, or hoping to inject life into your garden, you'll find some inspiration in this publication. With stories on the Southern Supreme House of the Year, the burgeoning...
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‘Otago Daily Times’
CLASS Act celebrates the excellence of young people in our province and now, more than ever, we will be looking to them for leadership. It was the brainchild of former Otago Daily Times editor Robin Charteris, who invited then prime minister Helen...
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Welcome to the 2026 NZSUV Buyer’s Guide
If there’s one thing that’s certain about the New Zealand automotive market, it’s that we love our SUVS. Business, leisure or pleasure, these ‘do it all’ automotive solutions will happily traverse all manner of lifestyles and even terrains. Whether...
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FROM THE EDITOR
That Test series between the boks and All blacks was epic, absorbing, dramatic, compelling, intense and instructive. There were many other adjectives I could have used. It’s right to say it was fiercely contested, though not bitterly contested, like...
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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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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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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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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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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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FIRE
In all emergencies phone 111. If you ring to report a local fire in a rural area you will be asked your RAPID number, so that the appropriate fire service can be alerted. At certain times of the year, there will be restrictions on lighting fires. Ring...
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Visiting a doctor
• It’s free to enrol It’s free to register or enrol with a GP — but they may charge a consultation fee each time you go to see them after that. GPs normally charge a higher fee, often called a casual rate, for patients that aren’t enrolled at their...
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THE REID MARTINI
A rich and characterful vodka, The Reid is the best vodka you will ever taste. Delicately nuanced with notes of pear drops, lemon, toffee and malt biscuits. The Reid shines in spirit-forward cocktails, particularly in our signature martini, adding...
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Resene paint and wallpaper for maximalist interiors.
Alayered, personality-filled home is having a moment. Intentional clutter, or maximalism, is less about mess and more about meaning. The antithesis of classic minimalism with its pared back palettes, intentional clutter is the art of surrounding...
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THE COST OF KIWI CULTURE
Walk into any snow shop and the walls are full. Jackets, skis, boots, helmets, goggles, packs, base layers, socks, gadgets, apps, passes and promises. There is no shortage of product. There has probably never been more. The problem is not the gear....
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A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS
Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential
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A historic lifestyle opportunity
This is not only a stunning piece of history, but what a place to live! In the heart of Maraekakaho perched just above the historic woolshed is the Gardeners Cottage from Maraekakaho Station. A lovely two bedroom cottage plus two bedrooms detached from...
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