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.

Some projects teach you something you didn't expect. For Todd of Rochford Landscapes, a garden in rural Matakana became exactly that.

The Rodney Health Charitable Trust's commitment to funding specialist assessments for local children continues to grow – and the community's response has been remarkable.

For Clare Mora, founder of The Art Precinct, curating a collection that tells the owners story doesn't start with the question "what art do you like?" It's something closer to: what do you want a room to say about you, before a single word is spoken?

Tucked along State Highway One in Kaiwaka, The Apple Basket has been drawing makers through its doors for decades – and once inside, it’s easy to understand why.

Just steps from the heart of Matakana Village, 28 Torea Road achieves the seclusion and calm of a boutique retreat while sitting so close to the pulse of village life.

From holding a pen the wrong way to contributing to an Ed Sheeran music video – Evan Heasman has built a career where storytelling, nature, and creativity come together.

Set on 14 kilometres of pristine white sand, Pakiri Beach Holiday Park is one of the north's most beloved coastal escapes – and feels a world away from the everyday.

Before it screened at Sundance Film Festival and earned international acclaim, Big Girls Don't Cry began in Matakana – and now it's coming home. We caught up with Director Paloma Schneideman.

Behind every hand-stitched piece from Two Mama's Threaded is the same simple intention that started it all – to make something worth keeping.

A hillside at dawn, two artists, two mediums – and a conversation that begins with the same landscape and ends somewhere entirely different.

For Lang's Beach based artist Christine den Hartogh, the mediums may vary but the purpose behind her works is always clear.

For Matakana-based artist Andrea Moore, beauty doesn't end when the blooming does – it simply moves into its next phase.