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Council working through Govt’s voting refoms

Far North District councillor Davina Smolders says she will now focus on agenda setting after the Government moved to bar unelected people from voting on council committees. Smolders had advocated for changes to committee voting rights, with Local...

‘Huge breach of trust’

A former Oranga Tamariki caregiver who sexually abused three vulnerable boys threatened to selfharm when one of them chose to stay with a family member rather than return to his care. John Raye Tamanui, 71, appeared for sentencing in Gisborne District...

Region’s ageing shift arrives at sharp end

Wairarapa is facing a significant demographic change, a leading economist says. Nick Brunsdon, principal economist and lead demographer at Infometrics, said Wairarapa’s experience of the projected national ageing trend had implications for the...

Smelter powers $367m boost

Tiwai smelter contributed $367 million to the Southland economy last year, part of which came from paying staff about $50,000 more than the regional average, a socio-economic report says. The staff drew an average salary of $125,000 compared to...

Gold clam numbers explode

Gold clams are thriving in the Waikato River. Teams from Earth Sciences NZ and the regional council are trying to find out why. From left to right are Fern Kumeroa, Mashanta Mohsin, Elizabeth Graham, Michele Melchior and Gordon Tieman.

Youths flaunt car stealing exploits

YOUTHS stealing up to six cars a night in Dunedin have boasted of their exploits in TikTok videos showing cars speeding at 200kmh and fleeing police. A Dunedin resident said the offenders, a group of youths all under the age of 16, were receiving...

BEAT RISING FOOD PRICES

Trees, shrubs, structure & a sensational series of ponds in Tūrangi • Perennials & native plants on a super steep slope above Governors Bay • The Paparoa teenager growing food for her family of 10 • A Wairarapa gardener preserving 600 jars of fruit...

BUSINESS Confidence to consolidate

A move to bring key parts of a nationwide business together under the one roof is a signal to the wider Canterbury region that local people want to invest in South Canterbury, its managing director says. Anthony Brewerton’s comments came as Timaru’s...

Flood victims want answers

Tasman couple Brenton Laing and Jordan Irvine were woken at 1.30am by a neighbour pounding on their door. Floodwaters were rising fast and they should move their cars, they were told. Within half an hour of the warning, a culvert near the couple’s...

PMO climate email snafu

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has admitted a corporate lobbying document at the centre of a climate litigation dispute was sent to a former Beehive staffer’s private email account, prompting a fresh records review. Until now, Prime Minister...

Parking rules tweaked

Whanganui District Council’s central city parking review is “yet to progress” but minor tweaks have been made to parking in four locations. At a meeting last month, councillors voted unanimously to permanently add two mobility parks on Guyton St, at...

Auditor General to probe Kaipara council

New Zealand’s AuditorGeneral is investigating Kaipara District Council after weaknesses were found in its procurement processes. The independent public spending watchdog’s latest probe examines the KDC’s procurement, contract management and governance...

Grudge match delivers

For a brief patch, Christchurch Boys’ High might have been eyeing a record scoreline in the annual interschool. Christchurch Boys’ made it five straight wins against Christ’s College in the traditional interschool at Straven Road yesterday, triumphing...

‘We did take pay cut coming here’

Australian paramedics are bucking the wellestablished transtasman migrant flow and choosing New Zealand jobs for opportunity over higher pay at home. And it is confounding the locals they are treating. “All the Kiwi patients we go to, they’re like,...

Thirty years of innovation in Māori art

Three decades of Māori art and expression through Massey University’s Toioho ki Āpiti programme is being celebrated this month. The bachelor of Māori visual arts programme is marking 30 years since it began and Massey’s school of Māori knowledge, Te...

TSB merger news shocks

Taranaki residents have less than a month to provide feedback on the sale of TSB after a shock announcement of a conditional merger with Heartland Bank was made yesterday. Toi Foundation, which wholly owns the former Taranaki Savings Bank, announced...

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We’ll ‘get in and get out as quickly as we can’

Construction of two major roading projects on Tauranga commuter routes are set to overlap – but the council says it is working to minimise disruption. The $185 million stage two of the Cameron Rd upgrade is expected to start in 2028 and finish in...

Ex-wine executive charged with fraud

Former Sacred Hill Vineyards executive and director Richard Foddy is facing 18 charges of false accounting after allegedly overstating the value of the company’s inventory in order to secure funding. The Serious Fraud Office ( SFO) alleges Foddy...

Hotel deal step closer for prime Lakefront site

Anew landmark hotel on Rotorua’s Lakefront is a significant step closer to reality with iwi landowners signing a deal with a developer. Pukeroa Lakefront Holdings Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New Zealand developer Templeton...

Unmarked no longer:

Lance Corporal Alfred Michael Hall fought at Gallipoli, was wounded multiple times on the Western Front, and later received one of the highest military honours for helping liberate a besieged French town. A century after his death, his grave site in...

Shock stroke diagnosis at 34

Hamilton mum-of-two Candra Pullon had just finished the baby years, signed a contract for a new role at the University of Waikato and completed a 12km running event when life flipped on its head. At just 34 years old, she suffered a stroke. Now, nine...

Why the community will outlive the algorithms

The outdoor industry spent years chasing scale. Bigger audiences, greater reach, and more impressions became the benchmarks for success. Social media promised direct access to millions of people and brands poured huge amounts of time and money into...

A big bill is coming

Farmers appear to have avoided an immediate fertiliser shortage, but the bigger bill may still be coming, adding fresh pressure to the cost of producing milk, meat and crops. Earlier fears of an immediate shortage have eased, with suppliers saying...

Bulletin

The football fan’s life is not an easy one, especially if your team is Spurs.

‘YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN!’

Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex’s marriage is once again hanging by a thread following a tense argument about returning to the UK. With Meghan, 44, not having visited her husband’s home country since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022, Harry,...

‘Love, loss and the lessons I’ve learned’

THE COST OF KIWI CULTURE

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

TRULY INTERGRATED

A farm system built on adaptation and integration

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.

Quiz

1. Which museum was a top-five finalist – and only southern hemisphere nomination – at the Museums and Heritage Awards in London: A) Te Papa; B) Tūhura Otago Museum; C) Auckland War Memorial Museum; or D) Waitangi Treaty Grounds? 2. The liquidation of...

CHOCOLATE AND GINGER’S CHICKEN KATSU ON RICE

For anyone who’s been to Blenheim recently, they’ll know it’s not just a stop for a vino fix – the food scene is booming too (it is called Boom Town, after all). Alongside a growing roster of local, independent eateries, the Marlborough region is also...

Space, style, and functionality

62D Poplar Grove Open Home: Sunday, 3ay 31, 1pm to 1.30pm Price: Buyers $965,000+ Moving from a rural to a city setting in 2015 was an easy adjustment for Megan and Nigel, when they bought this property at 62D Poplar Grove in New Plymouth. The...

KARORI

Tender closing 11 June 2026 at 1pm Open Home Sunday, 10am-11am A charming family home nestled in a family friendly neighbourhood, this well-maintained property offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for families of all sizes. The...

Willis hints at push on bank tax at election

Thomas Coughlan

Inspired ideas for bathroom vanities

The perfect bathroom should set the tone for your day, and feel like a retreat. A lot of this comes down to ambience, and while standard vanities are convenient, a bespoke unit can transform ‘ordinary’ into something special. Here are some inspiring...

‘It's broken country’

Residents along a closureprone state highway want to know how $75 million to be invested in its resilience will be spent. The money, announced in Budget 2026 yesterday, will be used to improve the resilience of State Highway 2 Waioweka Gorge. It comes...

SAINT ALBANS

178 Knowles Street Auction: Thursday June 4, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open home: May 30, 2.30pm-3pm May 31, 1.15pm-1.45pm 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 Agents: Harrison Reid 021 248 8232 Cameron Bailey 027 555 7079 Harcourts old Licensed Agent REAA 2008

PLUS

Winter is looking like a very good time to be in Wellington with the approaching Lōemis festival. The capital’s answer to Hobart’s Dark Mofo or Melbourne’s Rising, this feast of food, dance and music is a place of discovery with a range of intriguing...

HISTORY COR NER

Marlene Frost sent in this image of her father, Stan Frost, right, with his best friend Tim, centre, and a man from Motueka, taken in Egypt in 1940. “They must have been on leave before the Battle of El Alamein,” she wrote. “These men were very...

By Amy Poehler

If you’re a fan of the actor’s Golden Globewinning podcast Good Hang, you’ll love listening to her narrate her 2014 memoir.

LIFE IS SHORT

When Martin Short was 12, his oldest brother died in a car accident. Five years later, his mother died of cancer; three years after that, his father had a stroke and died, leaving Short, at 20, the youngest of five, living alone at his family home in...

Top Gun, battle wounds and the ceremonial sword

The high school teacher under scrutiny for waving a slug gun in class and for his claims of an illustrious military career has voluntarily left the classroom while under investigation by the Teaching Council. On May 22, Marlborough Boys’ College...

40 MAGIC TV MOMENTS FROM FOUR DECADES

Waikato misses out on hosting Battle of Mooloo

Waikato has missed out on hosting the David Nyika versus Floyd Masson “battle of the Mooloo” boxing match due to a lack of substantial funding support. The fight, an eliminator for the IBF world cruiserweight title, will take place in August at...

LINTON

Tender closing Thursday May 21, 2026 This 5.06ha property has three beautifully renovated dwellings on one title. Whether accommodating extended family, creating a substantial home-and-income stream, or securing a multi-dwelling investment, this...

Making waves to raise funds for water safety

Lewis Elliott is all about keeping people safe in the water. The Swim Education Team Leader at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool is taking part in next month’s Big Swim to raise money for Coastguard – a nationwide volunteer organisation committed to...

Language-led push to cut food waste

Peri Guan can’t wait to help Chinese people find out more about reducing food waste and saving money – in their own language. Guan is one of the Waste-Ed with Kate trainers who are delivering workshops to Chinese, Samoan and Indian communities as part...

The Games, the Queen and that tiny lunch

Sally and Mene Mene have returned to QEII Park, reliving their Commonwealth Games memories as they explored a new $1.2 million sports-themed playground that now occupies the site. On page 3, they talk to reporter Geoff Sloan about the iconic 1974 event...

Wrecked rickshaw spoils birthday

Jess Reid received an unwanted birthday present on Saturday night when her family’s treasured rickshaw was vandalised while parked on the esplanade. Reid was celebrating her 41st birthday with husband Hamish and six close friends around a bonfire at...

Language-led push to cut food waste

Peri Guan can’t wait to help Chinese people find out more about reducing food waste and saving money – in their own language. Guan is one of the WasteEd with Kate trainers who are delivering workshops to Chinese, Samoan and Indian communities as part...

Making waves to raise funds for water safety

Lewis Elliott is all about keeping people safe in the water. The Swim Education Team Leader at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool is taking part in next month's Big Swim to raise money for Coastguard – a nationwide volunteer organisation committed to...

Rates debate – how much will you pay?

The council has found enough savings to reduce its average rates rise to “4.5%-ish”. It comes after the majority of submitters on the draft Annual Plan wanted a rates rise of 4.9% or lower after the council initially proposed a 5.4%...

Timeless style cruising in

Alexandra’s main street came alive as 36 Mustangs rolled through town at the weekend for this year’s Southern Muster. The annual event, held alternately by the Canterbury Mustang Owners Club and the Invercargillbased Southern Mustang Club, brings...

Rates to breach 20% despite cuts

Clutha looks set to breach a selfimposed cap of 20% for rates increases. The Clutha District Council’s draft annual plan included a proposed average rates increase of 20.58%. Following decisionmaking meetings last week, the council announced a...

Front-row centre

Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust Chair Kevin Moseley shows his appreciation for the performing arts centre whose 10th year coincides with the organisation’s 50th anniversary. Whitehaven Theatre hosts a special show on Friday (29 May) to mark both...

CELEBRATING

Read about Wairarapa’s innovative and successful business women. Be inspired and empowered

Tommy’s Market Update

According to leading agents Alexia Stoddart and Chris Robinson of Tommy’s Real Estate, the market remains steady, but buyers are taking a more measured approach as conditions continue to normalise. April’s significant weather events, including record...

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...

VETS ON WHEELS!

The mobile docs helping species in Victoria…

Dream ESCAPE

A great utility salad to pop on the table as an easy side dish that goes particularly well with fried foods. ¼ head cabbage, finely shredded (3 packed cups) 1 cup edamame beans, blanched 1 cup finely shredded carrots 8 yellow or red cherry...

A Toast to Tenacity

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

MasterChef Poh

Make, Bake & forage

DIY firepit upcycled mini composter homegrown herbal teas watercress salsa verde tasty turmeric recipes

MADE TO MATTER

When the mid-afternoon harbour light hits a full-height wall of aged brass cabinetry, it breaks back across the kitchen. Raimana Jones of Atelier Jones placed the brass on the wall opposite the room’s northwestfacing window for exactly that reason....

MOUNTAIN HIGH

THESE PAGES Steve and Jackie Worrall wanted furnishings which were neither delicate nor too heavy, or too contemporary for their Queenstown holiday home, and found a perfect fit in Coco Republic pieces, in particular a showstopping Aspen leather sofa...

HOMEBUILT

New tolls and Katikati Bypass to be considered

New tolls will be explored for New Zealand’s most-tolled region under a new agreement between Western Bay of Plenty councils and the Government. The long-discussed Katikati Bypass is also on the agenda, earmarked for funding from asset sales. The...

WHIP UP YOUR OWN TAKEAWAY FAVES

New Zealand Walk: Plenty of variety on Branch Walk way

The 6km Branch Road Walkway in the Pohangina Valley, 16km from Ashhurst, has charm and history and is considered to be a relatively easy walk. It follows the route of an abandoned road linking Pohangina Village with Ridge Road. When Branch Road was...

FROM THE EDITOR

Caleb Clarke has looked sharp as a tack for the Blues this season. He went okay for them in 2025 but could not cross the tryline and didn’t quite look in peak form. There was all sorts happening in the background, as he discusses in our feature...

MAKE YOUR OWN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Versatile, easy to make yet effortlessly delicious, comforting and nutritious, pasta is a star in everything from high-end restaurants to family gatherings. Put some culinary magic on your table and captivate your tastebuds with this ultimate selection...

A RECIPE FOR HEIFER MATING SUCCESS

Glenaray Station successfully mate yearling heifers, increasing their reproductive potential

THE RIGHT STUFFAYRBURN CLASSIC 2026

All the ingredients were there this year, for a very different kind of motoring festival experience for New Zealanders. In March 2025, the inaugural Ayrburn Classic showed its potential, confirming what many suspected: it was a successful concept for a...

MUSTANG MISHAP

While we always check and double-check material before we burst into print, things don’t always go to plan and the odd mistake and/ or omission is virtually inevitable. In the report on the 2026 Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d’Elegance in our last...

NICOLA CHAN CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DINING AT PARIS BUTTER, AUCKLAND

Ten years in, Paris Butter remains one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed dining destinations. With three hats in the Cuisine Good Food Guide, the Herne Bay restaurant is known for refined dining, polished hospitality and a standard of excellence that has...

Are you future proof?

An interesting trend we have seen over the last five or so years is that a fairly large number of automotive repair businesses just cease to exist at some point. We see this when we get magazines returned or cancelled. Whilst there are many reasons for...

A POSITIVE START TO THE YEAR

It has been a busy start to the year. Our recent member meet-ups around the country were a great success, providing a valuable opportunity to share the Board’s revised strategy and hear directly from members about the opportunities and challenges...

Do the thing! rot

When leaves rot they slowly turn into compost, with the help of all the worms, bugs and tiny creatures that live in the soil. Compost is food and medicine for the soil, keeping our gardens healthy. Leaves that have fallen from trees make brilliant...

84 CAPSULE WARDROBE IDEAS

PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

Fill me in

The cover story for this issue has been brewing for a while. It started as so many articles do: several separate conversations follow the same arc and it’s apparent an idea’s time has come. In no particular order, I was hearing: so much marketing...

Grow apples, pears, medlars and quinces.

When it comes to pip fruit, it pays to do some research to figure out which variety is best suited to your garden. Even a modest-sized section can make room for a small specimen or an espaliered pip fruit tree, and double-grafted trees can give you...

AUTUMN COLOUR

Trees, shrubs and flowers for seasonal drama

IMPROVING PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY

A deep dive into utilising pasture well

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...

Winter a strategic time to buy, sell

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, many buyers and sellers assume the property market hibernates, so they wait for spring to look or list. But for the savvy, winter offers unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the real...

Winter a strategic time to buy, sell

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, many buyers and sellers assume the property market hibernates, so they wait for spring to look or list. But for the savvy, winter offers unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the real...