Tucked beneath the old Anglican church in the heart of Maungaturoto lies a gem of Kaipara’s creative scene.

From snow lines to saltwater soul – Christina Lynn McGrath paints the rhythm of life.

Clay artist Jill Howard discovered her creative calling after moving north in search of a quieter life.

Perched on the sun-drenched shoreline of Omaha South, Kokopu House is a testament to timeless design – where past and present meet in quiet harmony.

Celebrating 50 years of creativity, Kowhai Art & Craft has been a cornerstone of the Warkworth community since its founding in 1975.

With a life shaped by travel, performance, and creativity, Rosina Kamphuis brings a dynamic, deeply expressive energy to her art practice.

A multidisciplinary artist, Shelly Gray's creative practice blends environmental awareness with joyful experimentation.

Bree Nicholls – founder of The Being Way and guest speaker at the 2025 Junction Awards Ceremony Dinner – is known for her heart-led approach to both life and business.

Perched above the stunning coastline of Langs Beach, this architectural build by NF Construction, designed by PAC Studio, elevates and embraces its surroundings.

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.

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

Mangawhai Retreat is the perfect location for a relaxing getaway, and now also serves as the stunning venue for Runaway Lovers Elopements.

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.

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

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.

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

The Projectus team isn’t just based in Mangawhai – they’re here because they care about how this place grows.

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.