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Buying land? Do your due diligence

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

POTHOLE PERIL

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

Spacious city living with two car spaces

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

Wild storm inspired app

A violent storm, a Wairarapa washout and the gift of eggs from a neighbour have helped a South Island woman build a national produce-sharing platform from scratch. GateShare’s founder Em Nesbit was in Lake Ferry visiting family in June when a...

By Adele

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

By Adele

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

HISTORY COR NER

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

Day surgery to ease pressure

A new $17 million day surgery in Hamilton could take about 100 patients a week out of Waikato Hospital if Health New Zealand accepts an offer to lease it. “Something needs to be done” to ease pressure on the public system, according to Dr Luk Chin. He...

Free admission to Te Unua

The Invercargill City Council has, for now, put aside the option of entry charges for Southland’s new regional museum. The council has been looking to mitigate what’s shaping up to be $5.9 million in annual operating costs, in an environment where...

Former champ back for more

JONAH Smith thought he might as well run a marathon while he was back in his home city. The threetime champion will line up as one of the favourites in the men’s race of the Dunedin marathon on Sunday. It has been some sort of journey to get to the...

ECan releases nitrate maps

Swathes of the Canterbury Plains south of Christchurch are at the highest risk level for having nitrates in drinking water, with private wells regularly showing nitrate nitrogen concentrations above the maximum acceptable value (Mav). That value is...

ON THE COVER

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

Super Round back in Chch next year

Super Rugby Pacific is set to confirm Super Round will return to Christchurch from April 2 to 4 after the festival of rugby proved a wild success when held in the South Island city this year, Stuff revealed exclusively last night. Stuff understands...

Pic’s sees hike in US exports

Surging global demand for weight loss drugs have seen a boom in Pic’s Peanut Butter exports, the company says. Pic’s export volumes to North America have more than doubled since a United States nutrition company singled out the Nelson-based brand’s...

$690m health underspend

Health New Zealand says “timing changes” have stopped $690 million from going out the door in the nine months to March 2026 and being spent on high-profile projects, such as the new Dunedin Hospital and Christchurch Hospital’s tower 3 building. The...

Beware ‘excuseflation’ Businesses using cost pressures to hike prices

PART OF NEW ZEALAND’S HERALD First there was “shrinkflation”, now Northlanders have noticed another phenomenon as severe costof-living pressures continue to squeeze families. With everyday expenses such as insurance, rates, fuel, and groceries...

Tap woes hit homes

Some Castlecliff residents have been dealing with water issues for several days, with tankers brought in to provide an alternative supply. Whanganui District Council was notified on Monday that tap water was discoloured, had low pressure and, in some...

Four directors, one mission

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

THE CROWD GOES WAHS!

Fans set for battle, not a party

Candidates get creative

Political candidates running in this year’s general election have had their artistic skills and education policy knowledge put to the test. Primary school teachers union New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa held an election hui at Focal Point...

Climate debate draws crowds

Any thoughts the general election might fail to ignite interest in the New Plymouth electorate were dispelled on the night of the first meaningful debate on Wednesday. Voters arrived at the former Tasman Bowling Club well before the start time, with...

‘Deceptive’ and ‘disingenuous’

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

GUILTY VERDICT

WARNING: This story mentions sexual abuse. Rachael Eddy has been found guilty of murdering her “best mate”, Ross Kennedy, in Tauranga’s Gate Pā Reserve. The jury returned its verdict in the High Court at Rotorua yesterday after a short...

Omarama ‘forgotten town’

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

‘Difficult decision’

Prestigious Hawke’s Bay winery Sileni will close at the end of this year after almost three decades. Sileni was established in 1997 by Sir Graeme Avery. The winery has been based in a stunning building and property near Hastings since 1999, in the...

Abuse, bomb scare: Threats to staff soar

More than 150 incidents of abuse, intimidation, threats and violence have been directed at Rotorua Lakes Council staff over the past five years, according to newly released records. The incidents included alleged assaults, weapon-related threats and a...

Candidates challenged over ‘broken’ system

Healthcare workers want East Coast election candidates to address what one says is a “broken system with broken nurses”. Emergency department nurse and New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) delegate Camille Collier says “we’re taught as nurses that...

GOING THE DISTANCE

EDITOR’S LETTER

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

Butterflies, blood and a family’s gift of hope

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

MILSON

Price By Negotiation This well presented home offers a great balance of comfort, style and lowmaintenance living. Recent upgrades: • Interior and exterior painting • New Bathroom • New carpet & vinyl • New drapes, curtains and blinds The...

FI MCCAFFERTY

027 899 0703 I’ve been editing GNews since April 2019, and always enjoy bringing the joy and community of this quirky little town to every single edition. I’m also incredibly proud of the reporters who bring those stories to us, and thankful to our...

Our literary smorgasbord

QUEENSTOWNERS Alex Charlick, front, and Chris Harding are pictured part-way through their local ironman-distance ‘FEMALES’ challenge last Saturday — an event they’ll replicate in late March, which they hope others will join. See page 22 for the full...

Strictly successful

Strictly Sumner was a night to remember, with more than 500 people turning out to support the rebuild of Sumner’s sports pavilion. The existing facility is falling to bits, but a group of volunteers have taken on the challenge of raising $3.4 million...

Making waves in lifeguarding

A passion for helping others has earned city council lifeguard Ben Aveyard the 2026 Lifeguard of the YeaTrhaewSatarrd,J. anuary 23, 2025 Aveyard, a senior supervisor at Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre, was presented with the award at the...

World Series awaits for GirlBoss winner

St Margaret’s College’s Lexie Boon once considered walking away from sport because she struggled to find where she belonged. Now the 16-year-old is preparing to represent New Zealand at the indoor cricket Junior World Series in South Africa later this...

World Series awaits for GirlBoss winner

St Margaret’s College’s Lexie Boon once considered walking away from sport because she struggled to find where she belonged. Now the 16-year-old is preparing to represent New Zealand at the indoor cricket Junior World Series in South Africa later this...

Pedalling to tackle cancer

A Timaru man is doing his part to tackle prostate cancer — one kilometre at a time. To fundraise for Blue September, monumental mason Les Jones will be cycling 739km this month — the number of men on average who die of prostate cancer in New Zealand...

Lord Krishna's birthday marked

Celebrating in style are (from left) Priyanka Majumdar, Raven Singh, Divya Sivadas and Deepshikha Rathore. Song and dance came together as many gathered to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna at the recent Shri Krishna Janmashtami festival last...

Region upskills for billiondollar industrial boom

As Southland sits on the brink of a multibilliondollar industrial boom, training organisations are gearing up to prepare the workforce needed for the region’s major developments. SIT chief executive Bharat Guha said the institute had completed a...

‘It sounded like an earthquake’

That is how staff at the Dunsandel Cafe and Bar described the noise when a ute driven by a 16-yearold learner driver crashed through a wall and into the bar. “It was a massive crash. It was almost similar to what I heard during the earthquakes,” a...

Miniatures plan great escape

Small escapees are planning to hide in downtown Ashburton in the upcoming school holidays to raise funds, and awareness, for the Ashburton Toy Library. They will be making appearances around the central business district for amateur detectives to...

End in sight for roadworks

Southern State Highway 1 users should soon see an end to longstanding roadworks in Milton. Residents and those travelling south have expressed frustration at weeks of apparent inactivity at the site of the water infrastructure works in the town,...

Rail Riot wows thousands of spectators

An Alexandra teenager has returned home with a silver medal after competing at the International Cake Show Australia — the largest cake, cookie and sugar craft show in the southern hemisphere. Caja Paulin, 14, and her mother, Tisha, travelled to...

El Nin˜o risks bringing extreme fire danger

Firefighters are ramping up preparations for what could be one of Northland’s most challenging wildfire seasons, as forecasters warn a strengthening El Nin˜o is likely to bring hotter, drier and windier conditions over spring and summer. Earth...

Lambs and a plan

An effective lambing action plan is made early, considers the season ahead and includes a range of tools to deliver it. That is the belief of Lee Stream farmer Cameron Doherty who has began lambing on the blocks he leases in the wider district. Some...

Home grown

A disheartened roadside stallholder has created a way to help boost sales and stop honesty box thefts. When keen gardener Em Nesbit from Kekerengu started her roadside stall, she was excited. The mum-of-two made special signs and proudly displayed her...

‘We really can’t wait’

The arrival of scaffolders at the Mataura Railway Station on Monday was a welcome sight for the local community, which has watched the station building deteriorate over the years. ‘‘We’re very excited it’s going to be, at last, renovated,’’ Mataura...

No objections, your honour!

Two University of Waikato law students have put Waikato on the world stage after negotiating their way to an international championship, beating teams from 21 countries to become the world’s best. Fourth-year law students Marnie Gielen and Cara Blom...

It takes a village to say goodbye

It takes a village to raise a child. And when our loved ones’ lives draw to a close, it takes a village then, too. That’s the kaupapa (philosophy) of Kia Āwhina Kia Āroha Compassionate Wairarapa Trust, a community organisation set up to support whānau...

No bovver, your lordship

THE return of tar-black Netflix crime comedy drama The Gentlemen — about aristocrat Eddie Horniman, the Duke of Halstead, played by Theo James, farming marijuana from his country estate — is a chance to marvel afresh at creator Guy Ritchie’s take on...

BITE SIZE

Where the dish team are eating and drinking, eating nutritiously on a budget, Sarah Todd’s Classic French Bouillabaisse, in conversation with Teresa Pert of Ortega Fish Shack.

Bryn Hall

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

The Hewitson Profile

At 90, “big-brained shit stirrer” Hamish Keith, who turned our gaze towards NZ art, retains his sharp wit and love of a good argument.

Bublé’s gone to the dogs!

Michael Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato bumped into Goofy while enjoying a Disney cruise with their four kids. “It gets more special every time,” the singer said on Instagram.

IT’S A KIND OF MAGIC!

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, 62, sure know how to cast a spell over a crowd! The two A-listers lined up with co-stars Joey King, 27, and Game of Thrones siren Maisie Williams, 29, at a photocall for Practical Magic 2 in London. The movie – a...

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...

HUMPHREY’S COUNTER ORIGINAL BEEF DRIP SANDWICH THE BITE

Not much beats a decent sarnie and Humphrey’s Counter has got it down pat. It’s only been open a few weeks but the central Wellington sandwich shop is doing a roaring trade. Just check out the line of punters down the street – that’s music to the ears...

‘We erupted with rage’

A real estate agent on the verge of losing her licence after being denied an exemption from a compulsory Māori tikanga course says if she had her time again, she would still refuse to do it. “It’s totally irrelevant to the everyday work of real...

NOT SO NEIGHBOURLY IN NORTH AMERICA

WHEN United States President Donald Trump first began calling former prime minister Justin Trudeau the ‘‘governor’’ of the ‘‘great state of Canada’’ in December 2024, I remember telling friends we should be concerned. One friend told me I was...

SAVE up to $2,800

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Building dreams: Pick the right professional

ARCHITECTS Iualifications & training Architects Are trained professionals. To legally use the title in NZ, you must: • Complete A Master of Architecture degree. • Gain 2-3 years’ practical experience. • Pass the New Zealand Registered Architects...

Quiz

1 Which sportsman was the “Louisville Lip”? 2 Kiwi performer Fat Papi has featured on what list of 100? 3 Who wrote the Outline trilogy – Outline, Transit and Kudos? 4 If a menu describes something as “en brochette”, how is it cooked or served? 5...

NORTHLAND

Tender closing 17 September 2026 at 1pm Positioned in the highly accessible city end of Northland within 5 minutes to the City, this premium three-bedroom, twobathroom property offers an exceptionally clever layout designed for busy modern lifestyles....

Hospital patient missing for hours found dead in toilet

A patient at Waikato Hospital was missing for up to five hours before he was found dead in a toilet across the hall from his room. It comes one month after Coroner Donna Llewell closed her inquiry into the 2019 death of diabetic Hamilton man Colin...

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

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

We made 34 for 35

To celebrate 35 years since the Youtube NZ Marketing Awards started, we made 34 different versions of the cover for the print edition of this issue. Yep, 34 – that’s the number of trophies that were handed out on Awards Night. Keeping with the theme...

MODERN LIVING, STEPS FROM THE VILLAGE 2

If you're looking for a modern home that offers space, sun, convenience and low-maintenance living, 31 Arcus Way deserves a visit. Beautifully presented, this freehold home is spread across two levels and offers 117sqm of easy-care living. With outdoor...

World title bout beckons for Muay Thai pro

There’s an adage in sport that you have to lose one to win one and, while it probably doesn’t stand up to much scrutiny, Emma Diprose is hoping it works for her. The pro Muay Thai fighter from Te Puke was second best to Brazilian Rosemary Amorim in a...

Hello

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

Hello,

As we head further into the second half of the year, welcome to the latest edition of Allied Media’s Your Healthcare Providers 2026, your handy guide to the health professionals and services supporting the wellbeing of Christchurch...

Welcome

Being someone’s true love means that you accept them for the person they are, and that you do not wish to change them. Saying ‘‘I love you’’ in front of the world is what your wedding day is all about. It means standing by the one you love during those...

‘Today is your day. You’re off to great places. You’re off and away. Oh the places you’ll go.’

Inland from Lake Coleridge, Canterbury

PEPPERED FILET MIGNON WITH SAUCE AU POIVRE

A classic filet mignon never goes out of style. Wrapping the eye fillet in bacon before portioning keeps each steak beautifully shaped and adds richness as it cooks. Finished with a silky brandy and pepper sauce, it’s a timeless combination that’s just...

Beef + Lamb NZ awaits Trump’s OK

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

Southland

Deer farming and dairy grazing couple, Tony & Michelle Roberts, proudly built their farming business from the ground up and this year took home the title of 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing.

CAMELLIAS & COUNTRY CHARM

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

Don't leave home ‘til you've seen the country

There are a number of adverts from the early 1980s that live long in the memory, but the classic tourism one particularly resonates. Imploring New Zealanders to explore their own backyard before travelling overseas, it made a powerful point about what...

NEW CHAPTER FOR HURST FAMILY

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

Looking ahead

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

THE WORST OF TIMES

As well as being a touch chilly weatherwise, the overall atmosphere of July wasn’t exactly great. Most Kiwis felt the loss of Sam Neill very keenly – I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching him in Reilly Ace of Spies...

SEPTEMBER TASKS

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

Picton plunge for cancer

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

ORCA SECRETS!

Wahey! Us orcas know how to have a good time!

FIRE

In all emergencies phone 111. If you ring to report a local fire in a rural area you will be asked your RAPID number, so that the appropriate fire service can be alerted. At certain times of the year, there will be restrictions on lighting fires. Ring...

Visiting a doctor

• It’s free to enrol It’s free to register or enrol with a GP — but they may charge a consultation fee each time you go to see them after that. GPs normally charge a higher fee, often called a casual rate, for patients that aren’t enrolled at their...

THE REID MARTINI

A rich and characterful vodka, The Reid is the best vodka you will ever taste. Delicately nuanced with notes of pear drops, lemon, toffee and malt biscuits. The Reid shines in spirit-forward cocktails, particularly in our signature martini, adding...

GREAT RESPONSES

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

CABIN IN THE WOODS

On a 1400sqm property with a stunning view overlooking Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra da Gavea mountain and the city’s coastline, engineer Breno Bulus built a cabin inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics with a tropical landscaped garden. Surrounded by a forest...

Angel of Death: Is Lucy Letby a brutal serial killer or was she wrongfully convicted? We examine the arguments

Milestone Memories

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

Resene paint and wallpaper for maximalist interiors.

Alayered, personality-filled home is having a moment. Intentional clutter, or maximalism, is less about mess and more about meaning. The antithesis of classic minimalism with its pared back palettes, intentional clutter is the art of surrounding...

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YOU CAN’T TRULY KNOW IT WITHOUT EXPERIENCING IT.

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

In cash and prizes

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

DEMOCRACY RULES

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

Caring for your baby lemon tree

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

A GARDEN-LOVER’S GUIDE TO WINTER, FROM RECIPES TO WELLBEING

1 PRUNE & PLANT ROSES & FRUIT TREES Pruning roses maintains the plant’s shape, stops it from looking straggly and prevents heavy branches from breaking, and will get rid of dead, damaged and diseased growth. It also opens the plant up to airflow,...

Win! GREAT PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS THIS ISSUE

EDITOR DESIGNER ADVERTISING PRINTER PUBLISHER STOCK PHOTOS: COVER PHOTO: Sue Linn Lee Kretschmar Debbie Pascoe, phone 0274858562 Inkwise New Zealand Plant Producers Inc email [email protected] Adobe Stock Adobe Stock

THE COST OF KIWI CULTURE

Walk into any snow shop and the walls are full. Jackets, skis, boots, helmets, goggles, packs, base layers, socks, gadgets, apps, passes and promises. There is no shortage of product. There has probably never been more. The problem is not the gear....

INSIDE:

SHIPS’ FIGUREHEADS – A SAFE PAIR OF EYES WHICH CATAMARAN IS BEST FOR YOU? CONTRACTING A BOAT YARD RUAMAHANGA DIVERSION THE CATCH: BLOW THE WIND FUTURE OF CARIBBEAN BOATS STAYING PUT FOR CYCLONE SEASON FUEL CRISIS EFFECTS THE AUCKLAND WOODEN BOAT...

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

A historic lifestyle opportunity

This is not only a stunning piece of history, but what a place to live! In the heart of Maraekakaho perched just above the historic woolshed is the Gardeners Cottage from Maraekakaho Station. A lovely two bedroom cottage plus two bedrooms detached from...

4WD and SUV buyer’s guide

The new vehicle market in New Zealand is a 4WD buyer’s paradise. Utes and SUVs are as popular here as anywhere in the world, and our new car sales have been dominated by SUVs and 4WD utes for ages. It’s widely known that Ford’s Ranger is top dog in...

The smart home seller’s guide:

Selling your home now means navigating A Buyers’ market. With more properties listed than there Are Active Buyers, the power shifts. Buyers can Be more selective, And homes may take longer to sell. In this climate, your choice of real estate company...