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Council locks in shorter staff working hours
Northland Regional Council is to permanently shift to a reduced-hours-forsame-pay regime for its 332 staff after a close 5-4 vote around the council’s top table. Achieving the same improvement in staff remuneration through salary increases would...
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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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Matamata’s power behind the horses
The is our daily newspaper and news website in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. It has a proud history, printing since 1872 and telling it like it is every day. Below are brief summaries of recent stories. Read the full stories on our website THEY KEEP...
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‘Everywhere stinks’ Residents question response to compost site
Rural residents are frustrated by a “soul-destroying” stench from a Gisborne composting facility and say the problem is ongoing, despite repeated complaints to the council. Residents of MacDonalds Rd, Kemp Rd and Willows Rd made 90 recorded complaints...
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Leading brands recognised for excellence at REINZ Awards
A cautious real estate market has not stopped New Zealand’s leading brands from delivering outstanding results, with the REINZ Awards for Excellence 2026 recognising exceptional performance across the profession. “People may see a sold sign, a new...
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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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From Edinburgh to Te Puke: Internationally acclaimed Bob Marley show comes to town
Te Puke is set to welcome an award-winning artist who has performed on stages around the world, from Off-Broadway to a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe. Jamaican-Canadian artist Duane Forrest will be bringing his acclaimed production Bob Marley: How Reggae...
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Featherston’s romantic makeover
Hopeless romantics across the region are in for a treat this weekend with what is promised to be “the Wairarapa social event of the year”. Featherston’s Anzac Hall will be transformed on Saturday to host the Valley of Romance Ball, billed as an...
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Row over train deal credit
A Greater Wellington Regional councillor has cleared up the facts after local MP Mike Butterick’s social media claim that the National-led coalition Government had “negotiated and signed the contracts” for the billion-dollar Tūhono train deal. Last...
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Let’s get physical
JAMES Taylor has over 600 titles in his collection, an array of thrift store found bluray and 4K Ultra HD DVDs. The 37-year-old medical service technician from Hawke's Bay quit streaming services a year ago. Decision fatigue and prices wore him...
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Mystery donor saves life
A Hamilton resident said she wouldn’t have won her cancer battle without the help of an unknown person living on the other side of the planet. When Mikyla Brown was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at just 21, doctors quickly realised that she...
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Smaller plots, big potential
Increased housing density in Invercargill will help accommodate an ageing population, and developers are already poised to step in. Invercargill City councillors have signed off on changes to density rules, which effectively allow smaller homes on...
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Damaged detour no surprise to locals
RESIDENTS are saying told you so, after a road used as a detour for State Highway 1 was ‘‘destroyed’’ within five days, not able to handle the heavy traffic. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) started road works on September 21 on SH1, near Henley...
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Timaru’s star keeps rising
A strong, collaborative effort between the town’s port, council and its regional tourism agency have contributed to Timaru’s huge increase in visits, the head of New Zealand’s cruise association says. In town for a cruise-ready workshop on Thursday,...
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Pledge to reverse pay equity changes
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to quickly reverse changes to the Pay Equity Act if elected, as he concluded a charm offensive in the Garden City with a public meeting. Hipkins spent the day in Christchurch yesterday, meeting students,...
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ACC cuts ‘off the charts’
Cost-cutting ACC is rejecting more injury claims, denying 7000 more Kiwis cover in the past year. An advocate said the human impact of denying support is “off the charts”, with desperate people calling in tears and facing losing their homes because...
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Musician victimised after seeking ADHD help
After being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, a musician asked his community orchestra to adopt simple communication measures to help him navigate his condition. What followed would end up before the Human Rights Review Tribunal (HRRT). Sean Kemball...
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Cancer testing changes ‘just moving waitlist’
Specialists who diagnose cancers say they’re “overwhelmed” and patients face delays up to five weeks for results — a backlog they warn will increase unless their workforce is boosted immediately. The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)...
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Danger sparks safety calls
On another day, Zac Isaacson could have been working in the garage, and the grandchildren could have been playing outside in the yard when a speeding car launched through a brick wall and into the side of the house. Amberley Ave homeowners Zac and...
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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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Undercut and under pressure
Cheap aluminium imports from China are threatening the viability of a long-standing New Plymouth business which employs hundreds of people, its managing director says. Mckechnie Aluminium has operated for 75 years manufacturing and exporting hundreds...
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It takes two
Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick’s co-leadership had a troubled start, but six weeks from the election, the Greens are our third most popular party. Can their consensus-style politics take on “the empire”?
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Sophie goes totally wild!
The Duchess of Edinburgh packed her trunks for a sailing safari along Zambia’s Zambezi River, where she inspected the work of conservation charities.
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CRUISIN’ WITH CATHERINE
Despite a week of explosive headlines, the Prince and Princess of Wales were all smiles at the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s movie Digger. Catherine dazzled in a plum Jenny Packham gown and Princess Diana’s pearl earrings, paired with the Queen...
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‘Poor decisions’ Committee criticises NZTA over SH2 barrier project
NZTA “made several poor decisions” and left locals feeling ignored and disrespected after a controversial median barrier stopped them from turning into their road, a parliamentary select committee found. The loss of the right turn off SH2 into Wright...
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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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Hot pool mystery
Jayleb-Che Dean’s family is counting down to a day they never wanted to reach. On Wednesday it will be one year since the Tokoroa Intermediate School teacher vanished without a trace from hot pools near Rotorua. For the past 12 months, Jayleb’s...
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Plans lodged to turn old factory into film hub Consent covers two sound stages, opening targeted for February 2028
Resource consent for a film studio aiming to make Hawke’s Bay a filming capital for domestic and international productions has been submitted. Number 8 Studios delivered the consent to Hastings District Council on Friday, with plans to repurpose an...
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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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Storm batters US Northeast
A STRONG nor'easter hitting the United States Northeast from Washington DC to Maine at the weekend grounded hundreds of flights and prompted state leaders to declare emergencies More than 73,000 homes and businesses remained without power in...
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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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Value-for-money measure hit
Only a third of people living in Tasman District are satisfied that they are getting value for money from the council, a big fall from previous residents surveys. The comparable question in the previous two years of the Tasman District Council...
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GOING DOWN
GETTING INTO BED AND REALISING YOU’VE LEFT THE LIGHT ON A big sigh is definitely called for. YOUR LOCAL CAFE TAKING YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM OFF THE MENU Sometimes a menu doesn’t need a seasonal refresh. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN SHOPS ALREADY Too soon.
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Brainwaves
Researchers provide the insights they have gained into subjects ranging from earthquakes to myrtle rust
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Epstein-NZ link
Two New Zealand nationals described as being in Jeffrey Epstein’s “inner circle” are understood to have been questioned by US state law enforcement as part of a new investigation seeking to prosecute individuals associated with the late sex...
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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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KARORI
Tender closing October 8, 2026, at 1pm Some homes simply feel like family homes. This is one of them. Everything is on one level, making it wonderfully practical for family life at every stage. Freshly painted, centrally heated, and double glazed, it...
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Will it all come out in the wash?
Buying a washing machine feels simple until you’re standing in the appliance aisle, staring at rows of drums and a wall of star ratings. Which one actually suits you and your needs, and will last the distance? Here’s what matters. WHAT TO LOOK...
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'Penscroft' … the pictures say it all
Nestled in a vibrant location, with easy access to amenities, this comfortable property is a wonderfully private retreat. With two living rooms opening to outdoor living, and a downstairs master, the layout will have wide appeal. Zoned for soughtafter...
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Once-in-a-lifetime event
Alocal iwi is preparing for a “once-in-a-lifetime” event for Tairāwhiti. Two years after an initial tono (request), Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki received confirmation in October 2025 that five marae would be part of the Poukai circuit. Poukai is the travelling...
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Setting boundaries: Fence or hedge?
THE CASE FOR FENCES Cost: Prices vary widely By material And terrain. BASIC post-and-wire CAN start Around $10 to $20 per metre, while A quality timber or steel fence CAN run well Above that, particularly if you Can’t do it yourself. Difficulty: A...
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COR NER
David Bennett sent in this image taken of the Whanganui-based friends Quaker school class from 1955. “I was aged 11 (nearly 12) at the time and we lived nearby so cycling to school was the order of the day,” he said. “I would be interested to hear from...
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September 26, 2026
Watching Witi Ihimaera Smiler on stage at the Auckland Writers Festival earlier this year, I was struck by his boyish energy. The 82-yearold charmed the audience with his eloquence, leapt out of his seat, smile beaming and at one point, even pulled...
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The Wedding Planner
She falls for the groom whose wedding she’s planning. This feels like a fairly significant conflict of interest.
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The FingerFlower
By WARREN PALMER I imagine a world where my fingers all move as they used to I don’t understand how I work so hard on my little finger and my thumb moves instead sometimes I dream of a world where my fingers all flower as they once did always my...
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Quiz
1 “I pity the fool”, says which wrestlerturned-actor? 2 In British history, what era is named after the Hanoverian kings? 3 If you’re at mainland Africa’s most northerly point, you’re in which country? 4 What event did New Zealand’s Robin Judkins...
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Blenheim parking wardens ease approach for rest of CBD revamp
Parking wardens are set to become a little more lenient in central Blenheim, as the Marlborough District Council seeks to entice shoppers to visit Market St businesses amid a major revamp. People in the CBD who overstayed their paid parking or didn’t...
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‘Cool’ Waitaki in top travel list
“We are very proud of all of our creative artists who make their home in our district,” Mrs Tavendale said. Lonely Planet’s destination editor for Oceania Jessica Lockhart said “Donna’s gallery” represented the qualities that helped Oamaru and Waitaki...
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Temporary marquee trial planned as Manchester Square permanent cover put on hold
Manawatū District Council has put plans for a permanent weather cover over Manchester Square’s brick quadrant on hold after strong opposition during community engagement. Elected members voted 10-1 at last Wednesday’s meeting not to proceed with the...
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King’s weightlifter continues his dominance
JEREMY Manteiga is used to the weight of expectation. The year 13 King’s High School student collected his fifth national secondary schools weightlifting title in Auckland earlier this month. He produced a personal best clean and jerk of 126kg and a...
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Medieval garden project springs to life
Hamilton’s medievalthemed garden has sprung to life as plants “let loose in the soil” welcome the public to a space seven years in the making. Arches and passageways, medicinal herbs and 280 tonnes of concrete make up the Hamilton Gardens attraction —...
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Ultimate family living in hospital locale
This is an outstanding opportunity to secure a beautifully presented home for your family, that combines generous family living and a superb outdoor setting. Offering 230sqm (approx), enjoy large gatherings in the roomy kitchen, dining, family area,...
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Kōrikori soarsonto sculpture trail
Kōrikori (The Ballerina) was installed on the Geraldine Sculpture Trail (GST) on Friday. Created by Lars Thomsen and James Thompson of Christchurch’s Vinny Fab, it’s a gift from John and Nicky Donkers. At 2.4 metres and elevated on a 1.2-metre plinth,...
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King hit
SHOCKED Pak’nsave Queenstown owner/operator Anthony King claims National’s election policy, forcing his supermarket to hive off into a different chain from Foodstuffs’ New World and Four Square outlets, will more likely result in dearer rather than...
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Double dose of Rockquest success
Burnside High School has flown the flag for Christchurch at the Rockquest national finals with a second-place finish in the solo/ duo competition. Mind The Gap, made up of Burnside head student Alex Gibson and Reiss Fatani, both year 13 students,...
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This weekend
Ōtautahi Made Spring Market Sunday, 10am-4pm Celebrate the arrival of spring at Ōtautahi Made, Christchurch’s curated handmade market. Discover more than 180 carefully selected makers, artists, designers and artisan food producers from across the...
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Double dose of Rockquest success
Burnside High School has flown the flag for Christchurch at the Rockquest national finals with a second-place finish in the solo/ duo competition. Mind The Gap, made up of Burnside head student Alex Gibson and Reiss Fatani, both year 13 students,...
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Donors give big boost to museum rebuild fund
Well-known illustrator and entrepreneur Celia Allison and her siblings have donated $250,000 to Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum rebuild. The donation was posted on Facebook by Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board member Cathy Lum-webb...
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Double dose of Rockquest success
2025 Burnside High School has flown the flag for Christchurch at the Rockquest national finals with a second-place finish in the solo/ duo competition. Mind The Gap, made up of BurTnhseidSetahr, eJandusatruyd2e3n, 2t0A2l5ex Gibson and Reiss Fatani,...
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Double dose of Rockquest success
Burnside High School has flown the flag for Christchurch at the Rockquest national finals with a second-place finish in the solo/ duo competition. Mind The Gap, made up of Burnside head student Alex Gibson and Reiss Fatani, both year 13 students,...
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Cocker tribute concert inspired a generation
These vinyls now command hundreds of dollars from international collectors. The band proved highly lucrative for the young students. “My wife was working in the bank as a teller and she was getting something like $45 a week,” Mr McAlpine said. “We...
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Moa bones found on local beach
A remarkable natural world discovery has been made on a beach less than 20km south of Timaru. On Wednesday last week, South Canterbury Museum staff were informed of a potential moa bone discovery on a beach in the St Andrews area. South Canterbury...
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Fisherman helps protect Rakiura from pest threat
A vigilant fisherman’s report of a suspected marine pest has helped safeguard one of New Zealand’s most treasured marine environments. An Environment Southland investigation has found no further signs of the invasive seaweed, Undaria, at the reported...
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Mundt stays tight-lipped on reasons for non-vote
Elizabeth Mundt says her New Zealand First candidacy did not influence her decision not to vote on appointing the council’s mana whenua representative. The Ellesemere Ward councillor did not attend last Wednesday’s council meeting in person, opting to...
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Exhibit honour
Graphic designer/illustrator Ross Ellen has a contemporary art image featuring in the Ashburton Clock Tower exhibit in the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum. He’s honoured to be included. The exhibition marks 50 years of the iconic clock. ‘‘I feel...
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Your Home for Outdoor Cooking
Explore our range of BBQs, Smokers, Outdoor Ovens & Outdoor Heating.
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Residents get look at centre plans
Mr Mcintyre said the auditorium in the most budgetfriendly option was to be acoustically engineered and would include windows which could be covered to dampen sound or for cinema use. The most expensive offered fixed seating and separate spaces rather...
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‘Down and depressed’
Gore has the highest proportion of older people living in the most deprived neighbourhoods compared to rest of Southland, a new report says. Its findings have been backed up by Age Concern Southland executive officer and registered social worker...
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‘Crunch time’ for Clutha museum
Balclutha’s museum may soon be forced to close its doors for good, the curator has warned. Clutha Museum curator Dr Roz McKechnie issued the warning last week, saying the largely volunteerrun museum would have to close unless longstanding issues...
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NZ’S TOP-SELLING MAGAZINE
Looking for something to watch with the kids or grandkids these school holidays? While cinemas have a range of options from a big-screen Paw Patrol outing to the latest Dreamworks and Aardman animated adventures and the anarchic Coyote vs. Acme,...
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Bovine triplets to benefit rural communities
The 2026 IHC Calf & Rural Scheme will feature three identical Holstein Friesian bull calves from a dairy farm near Gore. Shawn McAvinue talks to dairy farmers Doug and Josephine Dodds about their motivation for giving the triplet calves to the annual...
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High flying
Blenheim Gymnastic Club members, from left, Addie Kitto, Casso Karura, Greta Foote and Paige Kitto have been selected for the Top South National team.
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Petal palette
Colour-themed planting schemes & inspiring ideas for pots & small plots
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Spring is in the air, and so is the music
Spring is in the air, but so is the music, and October is shaping up to be a pretty exciting month for the arts in Katikati. Ludwig van Beethoven might have been onto something when he said, “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and...
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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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Seatoun - 91 Ludlam Street
RESORT LIVING, RIGHT AT HOME Architecturally designed by Novak and Middleton, this beachside sanctuary delivers a rare combination: a sunny, spacious main home upstairs with all-day sun and views, a self-contained studio below for guests or extended...
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BRILLIANT BEARS!
Meet the world’s eight species of bear – which one’s your fave?
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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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Bryn Hall
north Harbour’s seventh centurion talks passion for the team and the union and why his team is playing so much better this season.
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Winter Blues
Snow, frost and rain seem to be the focus of the weather recently, it makes it hard to get inspired, or to even get out of bed in the morning, and when keeping warm is a priority can affect work and morale. This not only affects you and your staff but...
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New Zealand Walking Tour: An Unmissable Converge; Four fastastic foray into the geat southern untamed:
Agreat philosopher (or perhaps just a very tired tramper ) once observed that the trouble with walking in New Zealand is that the scenery refuses to stay in the background. It is aggressively spectacular. For those who love the idea of the great...
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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
Ihave to admit, the first time I took a day excursion to Piopiotahi Milford Sound, the boat was so packed with people and the return bus trip felt so excruciatingly long and uncomfortable I swore that despite the truly aweinspiring, literally...
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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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NEW CHAPTER FOR HURST FAMILY
On a wintry day, the faintest of sea breezes wafts along the yard as Colin Hurst opens the office door to the cow shed. Inside, his son, Nick, and contract milker Jamie Harris are on a video meeting, ticking off a work list from a propped up...
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Looking ahead
Welcome to the latest issue of NZ Landscaper, packed with practical ideas, industry news and inspiration to help you build a stronger business. Our theme for this issue is the next generation – from developing tomorrow’s landscapers to shaping the...
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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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Picton plunge for cancer
A chilly new fundraiser saw Marlborough residents brave cold water in support of the Cancer Society, with the Daffy Dip campaign launched on Saturday by 13 brave souls at the Picton Foreshore. As Daffodil Day approaches, Cancer Society Marlborough is...
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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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Milestone Memories
Welcome to your Readers’ Issue! We asked you, our readers, questions about what you’d like to see in this Special Edition. Follow the special logo designed by our Art Director, Richard, throughout the pages to see how you helped the MiNDFOOD team...
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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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