This summer, Brick Bay Sculpture Trail unveils striking new artworks by leading contemporary New Zealand artists, further enriching one of the region’s most distinctive cultural destinations.

Nicky Wilson has spent her life bringing the excitement of fishing to communities across New Zealand.

The Mangawhai Harbour has always been a magical backdrop for locals and visitors alike, but recently, it has become the stage for a vibrant new community movement.

From her coastal studio in Mangawhai, painter Jocelyn Friis creates semi-abstract land and seascapes that blur the boundaries between the physical and emotional landscapes we inhabit.

The next chapter in John Gluckman’s story of endurance, recovery, and adventure.

The 19th Golf Escapes blends exceptional courses with immersive cultural experiences around the world.

Emma Lay is fast becoming one of Mangawhai’s brightest young athletes, carving out an impressive name for herself in New Zealand surfing.

A project deeply rooted in its surroundings,
Ocean View House was born from the client’s core vision:
a home not sitting on the landscape, but becoming part of it.

Tucked away in Mangawhai’s industrial area, Shapers Collective has quietly become one of the region’s most distinctive and proudly local surf destinations.

From coastal paths to countryside trails, Smart Power NZ e-bikes turn every ride into a journey worth remembering.

Matakana’s highly anticipated asphalt pump track at Diamond Jubilee Park is now open for summer fun.

A group of passionate locals recently came together with a shared goal to bring wearable art back to the heart of Waipu.

Tucked away in the heart of Mangawhai, Mangawhai Retreat is a private sanctuary designed for slowing down, switching off, and truly unwinding.

Celebrating the ease, light, and unmistakable energy of a coastal summer, captured through the lens of local photographer and long-time Junction contributor Kate Little.

Ceramic artist Mike Hooton has spent decades shaping clay into works that balance craftsmanship, experimentation, and a deep connection to place.

Coastal Country was founded on a simple observation: the need for versatile, functional products that enhance both outdoor and indoor living spaces.

Step into a one-of-a-kind glamping experience at The Green Tent, where a beautifully crafted Mongolian-style yurt invites guests to slow down, unwind, and reconnect with what matters most.

When UK architect and TV personality George Clarke arrived on Kawau Island earlier this year, he wasn’t just soaking in the scenery – he was uncovering one of New Zealand’s most innovative and heartfelt takes on the classic Kiwi bach.

Husband-and-wife duo Dawn and Mike Dutton are turning eyes into art, capturing the intricate beauty of the human iris.

In the coastal township of Mangawhai, Arcline Architecture has carefully crafted this new home to sit within its bush-clad setting, rather than stand apart from it.