‘Seven intentions/Seven Distractions’ is a compelling exhibition that will draw you in with provocative symbols and tense narrative riffs.
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Creative Matakana is entering its fourth year in May, with another week of transformative creative experiences on the menu, running 2-8 May 2020.
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From the beginning of 2019 Parafed Northland has been involved with the WIN Project, a Kiwi Sport and Halberg funded project in collaboration with NZ Touch, which provides the opportunity to participate in Wheelchair Turbo Touch (WCTT).
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The brief for this svelte Great Barrier home was less about the ‘look’ and more about the ‘feel’.
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Old School Inc. is well known for its stunning vintage homewares and furniture. As we head into summer the shop is keeping true to its character, and is glowing from the fresh energy and enthusiasm new owner Leigh has brought with her.
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Just over a year ago there was a devastating fire in the heart of Waipu Village, destroying three businesses including the Cafe Deli. With the amazing support of the Waipu community, local Jo Spring managed to set up in a temporary location across the road.
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In the upper terrace of the Matakana Village car park, there’s a coffee revolution going on. The old green shed has been transformed into The Roastery Espresso Bar, with the characteristic flair of Lindesay Smith and the team at Matakana Coffee Roasters.
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Getting ready to curl up for that special night of the year and looking for a guilt-free treat to make with the kids - both young and old. Honest Chocolat has you covered with their range of organic, ethically sourced, dairy free, gluten free, soy free, refined sugar free and palm oil free options.
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Fast forward to noon on Christmas day and the scene is one of chaos: screeds of torn paper lay wistfully forgotten, boxes are stuffed with scrunched paper, bows and ribbons lay limp and lost. So much waste forgotten in a second!
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Chances are you’ve seen a few of Fiona Goodall’s photos before. She has been covering major New Zealand sporting events, national news and royal visits for more than 20 years – including the recent visit by Prince Charles and Camilla.
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Strawberries are absolutely the perfect way to start a summer day or finish one! Fresh Food Exports have been growing in Omaha Flats since 1991 when they grew persimmons, melons, blueberries and strawberries. The operation’s main focus has since moved to strawberries and blueberries.
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“Why sculpt with a chainsaw?” I asked Ross Mann, to which he quite reasonably replied, “Why not? I’ve got all the power tools and I’m comfortable using them, so it made sense to use them for my sculptures.
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Three years ago, Justin and Cynthia made their first keg of cider for a pop-up bar at The Mount Albert Street Food Station.
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Hauraki Express is a local fishing charter and water taxi company based in the local Kawau Bay area.
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Te Araroa traverses New Zealand’s new super city – a far reaching district of contrasts. The trail leaves glorious white sandy beaches in the north and ventures inland for a taste of the semi-rural before racing back to the coast via suburban footpaths.
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An elegant twist on the kiwi holiday home now perches unobtrusively above the Bon Accord Harbour on Kawau Island.
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Goat Island is one of the most magical places this region has to offer. A beautiful place where the whole family can enjoy the beach, snorkelling, swimming, diving, the Discovery Centre, boat trips and kayaks! No other beach can offer this many activities for everyone to enjoy.
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It was Tony and Nina’s intrepid lifestyle that sparked the launch of Blue Adventures and later, Teepee Glamping. The couple met working in the ski fields in Queenstown, then decided to go exploring and spent the next few years sailing on Tony’s yacht in Eastern Australia, travelling throughout Asia and Europe, chasing the wind and waves and working odd jobs in between.
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Fergs Paragliding and Adventure is the only Northland paragliding and adventure school based out of Mangawhai Heads.
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Underwater cameraman and storyteller Steve Hathaway has won the 2019 BLAKE Environmental Award – a prize given in the memory of Sir Peter Blake that recognises inspirational New Zealanders who’ve shown determination and a belief in achieving extraordinary things.
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