Posts by Gillian Swinton
Going All In
Dairy farmer Marianne Tye, 39, knows the importance of setting goals and planning. She and her husband, Will, had a long road to farm ownership – a journey that led them to Te Tai Tokerau Northland nearly ten years ago.
Read MoreBedside Table
Emily Hope is a part-time nutritionist, part-time autumnal fig orchardist on their orchard Old Road Estate, and works part-time in events and communications. Her bedside table is a blend of practical necessities for daily life and emotional ties to fond memories.
Read MoreChat on the Chathams
When you hop on the plane, and head for the Chathams, make sure you wave farewell to many of the mainland luxuries. As we have come to learn, living on the Chathams requires a level of sacrifice.
Read MoreCountry Chicken Casserole
This is a lovely warming casserole where I can add winter vegetables from the garden to create a nourishing meal that everyone enjoys.
Read MoreFrom Fleece to Flok
Using the wool grown on her farm and a little-known finishing process, Nicola Wylie created the Lora & Flok bedding range in September 2023.
Read MoreIn Fields of Clover
A shared love of outdoor adventures, along with a little help from family, brought Ella Stokes and Morgan Hunt together. The pair wanted an authentic and relaxed wedding weekend, with plenty of time to spend with their guests.
Read MoreSaddle Up
Inspired by cowboy culture and eucalypts, Shepherdess shot this beautiful collection of H&S Heritage dress shirts amongst the stables.
Read MoreEmma Dillon
Following stints working in Rakiura Stewart Island and the Coromandel, Emma Dillon now based in Aparima Riverton working for Ka Ora Telecare, where she is the attentive voice on the other end of the phone helping patients get the care they need.
Read MoreWhat Loving People Do
Sarita Matthews, 44, has been taking care of her husband Dave, 63, an accident twenty-two years ago left him disabled. Despite serious illnesses of her own, Sarita has raised three of Dave’s children and four of her own.
Read MoreChat on the Chathams
People often ask me what it’s like shopping for real estate on the Chathams. They’re keen to know how often property comes on the market and what logistics are involved in building a home from the ground up.
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