Soph and Spence wanted their wedding day to be a true representation of them - unique, relaxed, and with every detail considered.

There are houses that impose themselves on the land - and then there are houses like this: a slab of red brick and quiet conviction, settled into the Mangawhai dunes like a memory unearthed, shaped not in defiance of its surroundings but in deep conversation with them.

Tucked high on a ridge with sweeping views across Pakiri Beach and beyond, Vanderosa Farms remains one of the region’s most captivating wedding destinations.

Coast 2 Coast proudly stands as Kaipara's leading wedding and event planners and caterers. From the North Shore to Whangarei, they’re dedicated to transforming ordinary celebrations into extraordinary experiences.

Tucked into a fold of bush and sea, just a short stroll from the serene shores of Matheson Bay, Songbird Retreat Wedding Venue is a gentle invitation to press pause.

Sioux Anich is a mixed-media abstract painter and printmaker from the Kaipara Hills whose work reflects her deep connection to the land and her ever- evolving creative exploration.

When Karen and Roger first drove up the tree-lined driveway of their Waipu property, it was love at first sight.

Kirsty McKay knows a thing or two about wool. The child of East Cape farmers, she grew up with the fibre and has been a passionate advocate for as long as she can remember.

Leigh Courtenay, owner of beloved vintage furniture and homewares store Matakana Old School Inc, has embarked on an exciting new creative venture with the opening of her second store, Marcelline Rug Gallery.

Born from a passion for growing anything and everything, Orchard Lane Florals is now blossoming with opportunity.

At Lothlorien Winery, harvest time is a celebration of land and community.

Born from a desire to provide the freshest greens direct to restaurants without compromising on flavour or sustainability, Eat Your Greens has been a leader in the field since 2017.

For artist Laura Worrall, art runs deep in her veins. Some of her earliest memories include sitting for her uncle’s portraits and participating in short films.

Set on 40 acres of native bush and rolling farmland, The X Winery is enjoying a vibrant new chapter as a striking, unconventional guesthouse and small event space.

Established by husband-and-wife team Daryn and Louise and nurtured for over a decade, Salty River Farm is more than just a farm.

In celebration of this significant milestone, we look back and reflect on the early years of one of Matakana’s original vineyards.

The Koanga journey traces back more than 40 years, with its roots firmly planted in Kaiwaka.

Nestled within the undulating dunes of the Te Arai coastline, this striking yet understated architectural retreat embodies a seamless union of design and landscape.

At a time when traditional Kiwi baches are being demolished and replaced with shiny new builds, Dom and Arno are embracing the humble beginnings of their slice of Kiwiana history.

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