Welcome to our Great Outdoors Issue, highlighting the land, water, and wide open spaces that make this region impossible to leave. From a glowworm cave hidden for a century to a mountain bike club turning years of planning into action, and a waka ama club paddling its way back from the brink, this issue celebrates the outdoors and the people who explore it.

Discover the Rodney Youth Project's work supporting rangatahi across the region, and meet Peter Bourke, the Tāwharanui sailor who's just circumnavigated New Zealand solo, then crossed the Tasman and back for good measure.

Join us as we celebrate the trails, tides and local spirit that define our community. From cliff tops to coastlines, this issue is proof that adventure is never far from home.

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