Anna Flowerday

Whether you’re into dramatic landscapes and outdoor adventures, or gallery-hopping and a spot of boutique shopping, sunny Taranaki has something for locals and holidaymakers alike.

For three quarters of a century, women and men in Starborough Hunt Inc have gathered to ride and hunt the rolling hills in a spirit of camaraderie and freedom.

The small Southland township of Manapōuri – population around 200 – has an unusual claim to fame: it has possibly the most bookshops per capita in Aotearoa, thanks to Ruth