THE GUEST HOUSE
Bianca Howlett Bianca Howlett

THE GUEST HOUSE

A contemporary take on a back country hut, this secluded Mahurangi East guest house balances simplicity, artistry and architectural ingenuity in a spectacular natural setting.

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INKED IN TIME
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INKED IN TIME

A lifelong artist, Mahurangi West’s newest creative resident, Hayley Sorensen, brings a unique and deeply personal offering through Drawn Home.

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FROM FARM TO CANVAS
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FROM FARM TO CANVAS

Contemporary painter Pauline Gough brings bold colour, rural nostalgia, and unfiltered energy to the canvas, capturing the spirit of New Zealand’s landscape and heritage with every brushstroke.

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GROWING WITH PURPOSE
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GROWING WITH PURPOSE

Tim Baker, founder of Crop, is on a mission to reconnect people with their food – and the soil beneath their feet.

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YELLOW POST: CULTURE, HISTORY AND GATHERING
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YELLOW POST: CULTURE, HISTORY AND GATHERING

Perched high on the hillside, Yellow Post marks Brick Bay’s 10th Folly – a fitting tribute for this anniversary with its vivacious colour, towering height, and reference to the act of gathering.

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KEEPING IT CLEAN – PURE AND SIMPLE
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KEEPING IT CLEAN – PURE AND SIMPLE

Reflections Wastewater Treatment Solutions creates quiet, clean systems that return water to the land – helping rural and coastal homeowners live lightly.

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HEARTFELT ELEGANCE AT HOME
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HEARTFELT ELEGANCE AT HOME

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

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THE MANGAWHAI DUNE HOUSE
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THE MANGAWHAI DUNE HOUSE

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.

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WEDDED WITH A VIEW
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WEDDED WITH A VIEW

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.

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SEAMLESS CELEBRATIONS
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SEAMLESS CELEBRATIONS

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.

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STILLNESS, FOUND
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STILLNESS, FOUND

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.

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AN ARTFUL EYE
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AN ARTFUL EYE

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.

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Weaving Wool Into Brewing
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Weaving Wool Into Brewing

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.

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Handwoven History Transforming Homes
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Handwoven History Transforming Homes

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.

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A Floral Escape
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A Floral Escape

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

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Putting Down Roots In Omaha
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Putting Down Roots In Omaha

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.

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