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Te Parapara

Te Parapara

Words David Wrigley, Images Vicki Ravlich-Horan It’s Wednesday the 28th of April, one of those beautiful, early autumn mornings that the Waikato does so well: wispy, high clouds in a glorious deep blue sky, the year’s first threat of frost in the air. The full moon...

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Eat your way through Wellington this winter

Eat your way through Wellington this winter

Winter’s a time of home-cooking and laying low. But all that time indoors hibernating can lead to a bit of cabin fever. So the question arises: what to do to get you out of the house in the colder months? The answer: eat. Wellington has long been known as a city of...

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Marlborough – the home of exquisite wine

Marlborough – the home of exquisite wine

Ask any wine drinker where their favourite drops come from, Marlborough is bound to enter the conversation. Wine lovers from around the world travel here, so there's no excuse for those of us who call New Zealand home. As creators of Malborough’s first ever Sauvignon...

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A long weekend in Christchurch

A long weekend in Christchurch

Affectionately known as the ‘Garden City’, Christchurch is the gateway to some of the best adventures in New Zealand. With creativity dominating culture, snowcapped mountains tracing landscapes, adventure at every twist and turn and some of the country’s friendliest...

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Escape winter in Auckland

Escape winter in Auckland

When winter rolls around, kiwis flee to the tropics to escape the cold. While we can’t deny the allure of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, there’s something to be said for embracing winter in all its frosty glory. And between our two biggest cities, Auckland...

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