Posts by Kristy
Sharing the mental load – how one family strives to get the balance right
Working, volunteering and caring for a young family – Anna, who lives in the Moutere Valley with her husband and two children, leads a busy, interesting and fulfilling life.
Read MoreDay-care drop-off, baby calves and lunch on the run – a day in the life of a busy mother, farmer and student
In the thick of calving season, farming mum-of-two Michelle walks us through a day in her action-packed life, juggling farm work, kids, study and personal time.
Read MoreGiving Back
For many women across Aotearoa, including Judy, Alice and Joanne, volunteering means recognising the power of connection and choosing to step up in their local communities.
Read MoreHunter, Teacher, Mother, Wahine Toa
When Tui Keenan discovered hunting four years ago, she had an epiphany – she was a wahine toa, and proud to be Māori.
Read MoreA Legacy in the Sounds
Kristen and Michael Gerard have made it their life’s work to leave their land deep in the Pelorus Sound healthier for the next generation.
Read MoreHome to Roast
It’s hard to imagine Anne as anything but an artist or craftsperson, but this great-grandmother of five has several feathers in her metaphorical cap.
Read MoreA Mirror for the Soul
Sara (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tarāwhai, Te Arawa, Pākehā) is a documentary photographer, māmā and feminist.
Read More“My mother-in-law is my best friend” – how kindness, consideration and respect make this relationship work
German immigrant Jana, mum to three boys, lives and works on the family farm in Te Aroha with her husband Chris and his parents, John and Robyn.
Read MoreA Hokianga home bursting at the seams with aroha, art, taonga and whānau connections
Writer Claire Kaahu White and her husband have created a home in Hokianga that celebrates their shared values and the many people and places that have influenced their lives.
Read MoreFridge Foraging
From growing up on a station to running several successful cafes, Sarah Burtscher is no stranger to making the most of her pantry.
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