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VOLUNTEERING IN ‘QUIET CRISIS’

Chris Tremain (inset) is asking local families to ‘step up’ and claims sport volunteer numbers have taken a dramatic dip. However, others say it’s not a new challenge for the region.

AN EMOTIONAL ANZAC JOURNEY

Flight NZ101 will travel its normal route from Auckland to Sydney today but it will also take on a special meaning from the normal jump across the ditch. The Air New Zealand flight will be commemorating fallen soldiers in a collaboration with the...

In the footsteps of ‘a M¯aori boy so far from his home’

Standing in the rain at a war grave in France, Eremia Tapsell came face to face with a family story that began centuries earlier – and ended, for some, on the Western Front. With Anzac Day nearing, that moment has taken on deeper meaning, linking...

‘A significant day’

The major rebuild of the former Nesbitt’s Dip on State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Te Karaka will be officially opened tomorrow. The flood-resilience project has seen the renamed Hakanui Straight raised by 3m along an 850m-long flood-prone section...

Smart gym setups for small spaces

MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU Creating an exercise space in a compact home is all about intentional choices. Claim a corner of the living room or master bedroom, clear a section of the garage, or rethink the spare bedroom; it is entirely possible to create an...

Farmer kayaks to isolated herd

Wairarapa farmers have been left with an extensive cleanup operation after the recent wet weather. A red heavy rain warning was issued for Wairarapa from Monday through to Wednesday. The event produced rising rivers, surface flooding and landslides,...

MERIVALE

Auction: Thursday April 30, 2026 from 10am (unless sold prior) Open home: April 26, 1.30pm-2pm From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel it, this is a home that has been deeply loved and thoughtfully enjoyed. Designed with family living in mind, it...

PLUS

Somehow, we’re already at the end of April. Summer feels like a distant blur, and where we might usually be planning a midwinter escape, global uncertainty has many of us staying closer to home. So, if a getaway is on the cards, consider making it one...

Betty bought a bit of butter

But the butter Betty bought was bitter. So Betty bought a better butter, and it was better than the butter Betty bought before.

PET CORNER

Debbie Green from Karori sent in this image of her cat, Boo. “She loves sliding down the stairs on her back, slowly and carefully, and when she’s not doing that, she naps in the strangest positions. Easily startled, she’s full of charm once she feels...

Burn Smart: Tips for clean, cosy fires

CHOOSE GOOD FIREWOOD The type and size of firewood you use significantly impacts your fire’s efficiency and environmental footprint. Consider: Best types Softwoods: Plantation pine: Ideal for kindling, burns cleanly, dries in 1-2 years, light and...

Top Aussie songwriter Barnett heading to BNZ Theatre

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is the latest in a growing list of top-level musicians to book dates at Hamilton’s new BNZ Theatre. Known for her performances that are part intimate storytelling, part indie rock with bursts of raw,...

Own a Corner of Clyde

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We remember

No-one really knows where Norman Frederick Hastings is buried. He was one of many Allied soldiers who died as part of the Gallipoli campaign and were likely interred during the chaos. Hastings was born in Auckland on July 18, 1879, but raised in...

Jumble crossword

Quiz

1 Commercially, it’s now Hnry Stadium, but most fans probably know this NZ venue by what name? 2 Mt Yasur is an active volcano — and tourist attraction — on which of Vanuatu’s islands? 3 What is the nickname of the US Army Special Forces? 4 The...

Twist on tradition

Choc Anzac cookies and caramel apple cake

‘This is, like, the dream’

Houses backed by $4.45m Govt funding to stem housing shortages Ngāti Rangi whānau have celebrated the opening of their new housing subdivision in Ohakune. A whakanoa (lifting of tapū) took place early last Sunday. During her address at the ceremony,...

The Takoradi Run

The overwhelming scale of the wilderness in the Chilean fiords is hard to comprehend. Our much-loved Fiordland boasts 14 fiords over 200 kilometres of coastline. The Norwegian fiords have 900 fiords over 2500km of coastline. Chile has a remarkable 1000...

The road to treatment just got shorter for top of the South patients

Ademandingcancer diagnosis often marks the beginning of a long and journey. For people living in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, that journey has historically included significant travel, with many patients required to go to Christchurch for specialist...

‘He really wanted this life’ Father dies in crash months into new life in NZ

Lunchboxes being packed and cornflakes placed on the table are among the loving gestures a father of four’s children are clinging to after his sudden death. Killian Musarurwa moved to Whangārei from Zimbabwe less than six months ago, in pursuit of a...

Beyond the roll call Anzac stories that shaped our history MAINLANDER

We remember

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Still Magic!

Nearly 30 years after starring in Practical Magic, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock proved they’re still spellbinding as they promoted the movie’s upcoming sequel at a fan event in Las Vegas.

Anzac Day honours for former journalist

A former Taranaki reporter, Harry Dansey, is among the service members being honoured in a unique collaboration between Air New Zealand and Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum. This Anzac Day, flight NZ101 from Auckland to Sydney will...

Second chances popular fashion show choice

Second chance fashion is growing in popularity and Kate Wild from Turnaround in Feilding is putting on her fifth fashion extravaganza to shine a light on the fabulous and affordable fashion she deals with and to raise money for the Feilding Fire...

‘Potentially it’s a lifesaver’

Abowel cancer screening project run through Gisborne-based Matai Medical Research Institute is a potential “lifesaver”, the East Coast-connected woman who will be driving it says. Dr Jordon Lima, who originates from Whāngārā and is of Ngāti Porou, Te...

Steel plant jobs boost

The growth of the Waikato region is being credited as the main driver behind a new $100 million steel manufacturing plant at Hampton Downs. The plant, on a 53ha site at 61 Hampton Downs Rd, Te Kauwhata, will process about 20,000 tonnes of recycled...

YOUR ANZAC DAY GUIDE

Kiwis around the country are set to mark Anzac Day this weekend, with thousands expected to attend dawn services, parades, and commemorations nationwide. More than 8000 Kiwis arrived on the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, 1915, as the Allies...

ROSLYN

Buyer Enquiry Over $699,000 This is smart buying. Set in a quiet culde-sac, this low-maintenance home is the ideal proposition for couples and families, or those seeking a sensible lock-up-andleave option. It offers excellent accommodation, with a...

Kerikeri eyed for aviation engineering school

Northland could soon train its own aviation engineers as a study is looking into whether Kerikeri is the right place for a high-value industry school. Air New Zealand is exploring in collaboration with Te Ru¯nanga o Nga¯ti Re¯hia, Northland iwi and...

EDITOR’S LETTER

With TV Guide Production Editor James Croot Australia can keep Russell Crowe and Keith Urban, but they should never, ever be allowed to lay claim to our Rebecca Gibney. Sure the actor’s most famous roles (Packed to the Rafters, Halifax F.P.) have come...

Harvesting power from above

As many Marlburians do, Rick Osborne looked skyward and saw the light. That inspiration sparked a bright horizon for local consumers of electricity. “Through the clouds came what was a pretty obvious realisation,” he recalled. “We’ve got all the sun...

Gallaher: from the field to the front

At Katikati’s 150th anniversary, Jude Dobson ONZM spoke of the All Blacks at War – a moving tale that gave insight into the horrors of war and the sacrifices made. Whilst she was in town, she had another purpose. That was to start shooting for her next...

Riversdale legend Mike is ‘Good as Gold’

Mike Taylor lives by the philosophy that a community works best when everybody does their bit. It’s a philosophy that sums up why his retirement days are as busy as when he was working full-time as a farmer on the family farm 8km north of...

Garden revived and a legacy lives on

A garden that surrounds the memorial to a trainee chef who died 22 years ago has become a flourishing new kitchen garden for current students at Wintec. The revitalised kitchen garden is the work of Wintec’s horticultural students, who have been busy...

ON THE COVER

Romance reigns at this charming cottage in North Canterbury – see page 84. Photograph by Sarah Rowlands

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...

Politics

Instead of generating growth, our biggest city is shackled by a government that refuses to devolve power.

BUDGET DINNERS DONE RIGHT

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...

Quiz

1. How did Wairoa District mayor Craig Little describe other districts’ choice to declare states of emergency during Cyclone Vaianu: A) wild, B) delulu, C) woke, or D) basic? 2. Who, pictured above, will direct and star in The Lord of the Rings: The...

L L A E D O R S & S E N S

A.Financial struggles can be a lonely experience, so I would have you first know that you are not alone. ASB economists have estimated households will likely face an average $55 per week elevation in the cost of living over 2026, thanks to the effects...

‘Everybody wants a piece’

Long seen as a steady, seasonal tourism town, Te Anau is experiencing a sustained lift in population and housing demand, with new subdivisions selling fast and employers scrambling to secure accommodation for staff. While still small in population...

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.

KARORI

Tender Closing 30 April 2026 at 1pm Open Home Sunday, April 19, 10.30-11am Brilliantly located on sought-after Marsden Avenue, this well-presented character home offers an incredible opportunity. There’s loads of room here for you and your family!...

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY BASE - UNBEATABLE FOR SPACE

This spacious, sun-drenched, private sanctuary at 63A Clifford Street offers the rare combination of massive internal space and a generous, flat section right in the heart of Johnsonville. Spanning a substantial 200m2;, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom...

LOOK HERE

home profile MEET & GREET Isabela Capeto (fashion stylist and graphic designer). THE PROPERTY Light-filled 270sqm apartment in a 1940s building with a view of the Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.

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...

2014 Mercedez-benz amg sls gt3

6.2 Litre V8, 6-speed sequential racing gearbox, 7,063km, a full-blooded factory race machine, built with exactly one purpose: to go very fast for a very long time. Legendary 6.2-litre naturally aspirated AMG V8, wide stance, towering rear wing,...

Avoiding Diabetes

Gary hasn’t been in to see me for a few years. He is now in his sixties, recently retired and his wife Pam booked him in for a health check. His blood pressure is too high, and his waist measurement is 126cm, well above the ideal for a male of 94cm or...

Conversation starter: sunken lounges return

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...

BLOSSOMS GALORE

For those who live in or near Wellington, there’s no need to go to the Land of the Rising Sun to enjoy the froth of cherry blossom. Just a few kilometres north of the city, the Aston Norwood Gardens provide the visitor with an immersive experience in...

84 CAPSULE WARDROBE IDEAS

PLUS SIX TRAILBLAZERS ON THEIR ROAD TO SUCCESS

INSIDE:

D-DAY'S SECRET PIPELINES HAINES HUNTER SE725 UPGRADE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW SCHIONNING CAT SKYBORNE FAREWELLED CRUISING ADVENTURE IN NORTHEAST PNG AND BOUGANVILLE AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW 25 YEARS THE CATCH: BERLEY BASICS REFLECTIONS: THE GREG FENWICK...

Annabel Langbein reveals how stepping back has led to an exciting new life.

Annabel Langbein has written enough books in her time to appreciate the importance of a good new chapter. What she didn’t expect was quite how invigorating it would feel to begin one herself. Yet as she and husband Ted Hewetson immerse themselves in a...

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Plants for your wish list, garden transformations, houseplant styling & more!

CHEETAH CHASE!

NOSTALGIA

TO SERVE: MAKES 10 CRÊPES COOK'S NOTE: BATTER ²⁄¶ cup (100 grams) plain flour 1 teaspoon caster sugar pinch table salt 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 300ml milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled butter or neutral oil, e.g. canola, for cooking TO...

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...

Building dreams: Pick the right design pro

Planning to build or renovate? Selecting the right design professional early in the piece is crucial; a well-chosen designer can make all the difference in turning your dream into reality. The three main options are architects, architectural designers,...

You have a voice

After about an hour underground, we started heading back through the cave system. It was properly dark now. The kind of dark where your head torch becomes your entire world. The walls of the cave glowed in the narrow beam of light, wet rock reflecting...

MAKE A DUST EXTRACTOR

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

Mosgiel

At Elm Grove, the next generation of Kirklands are blending heritage and innovation on the 173-year-old, Taieri, low-cost dairy farm with an A2 colostrum-based skincare range designed for sensitive skin

AYRBURN CLASSIC 2026

As we prepare this issue of New Zealand Classic Car for the printer, it’s a good time to reflect on what has been a year of significant changes, working with the Ayrburn Classic staff, and a lot of hard work as the 2026 event unfolds. This issue of New...

Wildly Intentional

IN THE EARLY morning light, before the nor’wester has a chance to pick up and the heat settles into the valleys of Central Otago, Sarah Rutherford and Jen Clark are already in their gardens. Yet these are not gardens like you and I have in our...

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...

Fonterra brands gone

Farmer shareholders have said yes to selling off iconic brands to French dairy giant.

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...