Waipu Caves Farm Park continues to do exactly what it set out to – growing steadily, drawing visitors from further afield, and giving Northland one more unmissable attraction.

After years of planning, Waipu Mountain Bike Club is entering the next chapter of its mission to put the region firmly on the map as a premier cycling destination.

No queues, no detours – just bikes turning up wherever guests are staying, ready to ride.

On the Matakana Coast, where rolling pasture meets the water, a 19-hectare estate demonstrates what happens when architecture, landscape and self-sufficiency come together as one.

The Kawau Boating Club has a new energy at the helm – and a floating pizzeria on the way with the impending arrival of Bay Belle.

What began as two mums, two babies, and a Sunday coffee run has grown into one of Omaha’s most welcoming weekly fixtures.

With summer on the horizon, Mangawhai Marine shares a simple pre-season checklist to help local boaties get back on the water safely – and with real confidence.

For Howard Esler, the rustier the steel, the better the sculpture – and after 55 years wielding a welder, he's still finding new stories hidden in other people's scrap.

After years of quiet water, Omaha Coastal Waka Ama (OCWA) is bringing the spirit of waka ama back to the region – paddle stroke by paddle stroke, community member by community member.

For Laura Currie, who works under the studio name Loveday Barnes, becoming an artist hasn't felt like a change of direction so much as a long-overdue admission.

Tucked into a quiet street just a short stroll from Matakana Village, The Village Haven has built a loyal following – and it's easy to see why.

A second collaboration between the same clients, architects, and builders captures the formality of a permanent home and the casualness of a holiday house in the heart of Omaha.

Tucked into rolling countryside just outside Kerikeri, Blackwood Nest captures expansive rural views, and every detail has been curated for calm, comfort, and quiet luxury.

What began as a search for a new purpose after her children had left school has grown into one of New Zealand's most recognised natural horse care brands.

On a small farm overlooking the Kaipara Harbour, Wild Meadows is proving that a slower, more connected way of farming can feed both a family and a community.

Sam Neill was a true Kiwi icon, woven deeply into the fabric of who we are as New Zealanders. For ex-Warkworth local and artist Julian Ford, that legacy carries a personal thread: a painting.

A family dream, 26 acres of volcanic soil, and an unexpected calling – Seven Circles Farm has blossomed into a business deeply rooted in the local community.

What happens when two artists hand the final decision to fire? At Mangawhai Artist Gallery this September, the answer is vivid, unexpected, and quietly unforgettable.

From motorbike mechanic to Northland's Dairy Trainee of the Year, Hayden Lupton's path into farming began as a favour – and turned into a career he never expected to love.

In a small greenhouse in Snells Beach, a young mum and her toddler are growing more than seedlings – they're nurturing a way of life rooted in slowing down, getting outdoors, and putting good food back on the table.