Lifestyle

NZ Highwaymen coming to Papakura

Get ready for a truly special family evening! By popular demand, the New Zealand Highwaymen are extending their ‘Tour 25’ with five additional shows this...

An unexpected arrival

By Natalie Pitfield When you live on a lifestyle block, you’re well aware that planning can be tricky. My friends have come to expect...

Showcasing Franklin flavour

By Pukekohe Business Association This September, the Pukekohe Business Association is shining a spotlight on Pukekohe’s incredible hospitality scene. Pukekohe on a Platter is a...

Q&A with James Wright

Dotted across the wider Auckland and Waikato regions are Corten steel sculptures by Clevedon artist James Wright. In front of the popular Farm House...

Q&A: Moana Leenders and Sharon Jefferies

Many people across the country are feeling the pinch as the cost of living continues to remain high. HELENA O’NEILL talks with Moana Leenders...

What we’re listening to: Yorkshire Ripper, and more

Inside the Mind of the Yorkshire Ripper This podcast series by authors Chris Clark and Tim Hicks explores the crimes of Peter Sutcliffe, the English...

A not-so fruitful adventure

By Natalie Pitfield When we first moved to our lifestyle block, there was a small orchard. There was a varietyof fruit trees, and I...

Sizzling dishes at Castaways

Towering above the black sand of Karioitahi Beach, and overlooking the rugged coastline,Castaways Restaurant and Bar is well worth the journey. To make the most...

Q&A: Mariska van der Berg

Mariska van der Berg chats with HELENA O’NEILL about Habitat ReStore Op Shop in Pukekohe. What is your role, and how long have you been...

Sex And The Suburbs – Holly contemplates friendzoning

Join Holly as she searches Auckland for love and connection. In which Holly contemplates friendzoning… I was recently chatting with a man on a dating site....