INSPIRED BY COAST AND SKY
A lifelong connection to creativity and the local landscape shapes this Warkworth artist’s fluid practice.
THREE OF A KIND
At Bream Tail Farm on the Northland coast, three architecturally distinct structures sit quietly in the landscape, each feeling both of their place and entirely their own.
RAISE A GLASS
Few moments at a celebration capture people’s attention quite like a Champagne Tower.
REAL WEDDING - AMONG THE DAHLIAS
A shared love of the environment, the bride's sister's flower farm, and a day designed around the people they love – Gemma Hayes and Liam Griffin's wedding was rooted in everything that matters most.
FROM YES TO I DO
Behind every seamless wedding day is someone who thought of everything – and enjoyed every moment of doing so.
ELEVATED CELEBRATIONS
Perched above the stunning Kaipara Harbour, just 15 minutes from Wellsford, The Green is a private wedding and events venue designed for celebrations that feel personal, relaxed and unforgettable.
SETTING THE TABLE
In the wedding-rich surrounds of Warkworth, where coastal backdrops and rural venues continue to draw couples north, the finer details of styling often begin with the basics.
WHERE FLOWERS MEET FOREVER
Mangawhai Retreat is fast becoming one of the region's most sought-after wedding destinations – and the magic starts in the garden.
FRAMED BY PASTURE AND SEA
Located in Mangawhai, this home occupies an expansive rural site, positioned to capture sweeping views across green pasture to the distant Hen and Chicken Islands.
CULTIVATING SOIL AND CONNECTIONS
In Omaha, the spirit of growing and community thrives, brought to life by the innovative Omaha Garden Collective.
JEWELLERY MADE BY HAND WITH HEART
From her harbour-side studio near Paparoa, Dominique Crikemans transforms sterling silver into meaningful jewellery inspired by the raw beauty of her surroundings.
2026 INTERIORS: COMFORT, COLOUR AND SELF-EXPRESSION
Colour, texture, and wallpaper are helping homeowners create spaces that feel personal, comforting, and timeless. We spoke with Carren Richardson, owner of Guthrie Bowron Warkworth, about how interiors are moving away from fleeting trends and toward self-expression in 2026.
THE QUIET PULL OF CLAY
Monique Wheat did not set out to become a ceramic artist — clay found her.
A handbuilding class with local ceramic artist Claire Nicholls, taken during injury recovery, quietly changed her path.
WABI-SABI SANCTUARY
Blending rugged materiality with serene Japanese-inspired design, this Brick Bay Heights residence offers a private retreat that celebrates imperfection, transience, and natural beauty.
WOOD FOR THE AGES
Built on decades of hands-on experience, East Wood Design reflects a considered approach to furniture making and woodwork that values the natural beauty and endurance of timber.
SPACES WITH SOUL
Interior designer Lucinda McDonald, owner of Soul Interior Design and Home Matters in Matakana, shares her insights on creating homes with personality, warmth and a strong sense of individuality.
A DECADE OF SLOW FASHION
This year, Wixii celebrates a quiet milestone – 10 years of natural fabrics and slow fashion.
EFFORTLESS RETREAT-STYLE LIVING
A masterclass in relaxed, functional design, this Point Wells family home blends open-plan living with a strong connection to the outdoors.
NATURE AND ART MEET IN WAIPU
In the heart of Northland’s picturesque Waipu township, the Waipu River Walk & Art Trail has reached a vibrant new milestone.
MUSIC, TAROT, AND TEA
What began as a simple tea stall at local festivals has quietly grown into one of the region’s most heartfelt creative offerings.