Lifestyle

Creamy Raw Broccoli & Cranberry Salad

Some recipes really are as easy as one, two, three, as this delightful dish from one of Rural Living's favourite chefs, Jeremy Dixon (of...

Now and then and back again

Much like the winding river which runs through it – or near enough! – Tuakau has more than just a few twists in its...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 2017

Whether you know this timeless tale thanks to Lou Reed or Dire Straits, Leo DiCaprio or Leo Bernstein

Our Tuakau…Today and tomorrow

Tuakau is an awesome place to settle in. During the 24 years I have lived here, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to move

Remarkable History Told

When the new Ngai Tai E Rua Marae whare moe in Tuakau was formally dedicated in April this year it was as if the...

Back to the Future

In 2014, Rural Living profiled one of our region’s most interesting history buffs. While a few more years may have been added to Tuakau’s history...

Down Tuakau’s memory lane

I read recently how the ‘powers that be’ predict Tuakau will become the area’s biggest town before too long. This made me recall growing...

Over the gate with Barbara Raos Survivor NZ finalist

When two tribes went to war earlier this year, rather than head to Hollywood, lifestyler Barbara (Barb – aka Queen B) Raos was in...

Interiors.etc – for ‘in’ things

Located just 5km from the Drury off-ramp, the historic Old Karaka Church is home to Interiors.etc, an extraordinary fashion, gift and homeware store. Owner, Rachael...

A charm-ing story

Her designs have been worn by Prime Ministers, heads of industry and overseas celebrities but now Kim Jobson is just as happy working on the...