Posts by Ben Grogan
Jenna Smith
“I always thought I had to be everything in equal parts to be successful.” – from dairy assistant to CEO and governance roles.
Read More“You feel like you’re part of something and part of the community”: two Canterbury mothers helping to run a small rural preschool
Kiri and Louise talk about what is involved in volunteering at a community-run country preschool.
Read MoreBest Tomato & Mustard Tart Ever
My darling mum whips up this tart on a regular basis and we never complain.
Read MoreThe Whānau Collective
Nukuhia and her husband have been farming in Wairoa’s Ruakituri Valley for the past twenty-one years, thanks to the intergenerational farming model that has set their whānau up for success.
Read MoreOrchard overload: when life gives you a plethora of pears, make craft gin
When Nikki and her partner stumbled upon their dream house on the banks of the Whanganui River, they found themselves the proud owners of a large pear orchard.
Read MoreA Warm Wairoa Welcome
A fifth-generation farmer, single mum and entrepreneur, Rose shares her story and recommends the walks, views and places that have captured her heart in Wairoa.
Read MoreJudy Waterson
Nestled among snow-capped mountain ranges and the lazy Waitaki River, you’ll find Judy Waterston firing up the forge and pumping the bellows at the historic Nicol’s Blacksmith Shop in Duntroon.
Read MoreThe Tūpuna Pull
Naomi and Hamuera Aporo-Manihera’s wedding was truly a reflection of their relationship and the values that brought them together.
Read MoreButterflied Spiced Chicken with Kohlrabi Apple Slaw
When a friend offered me a huge kohlrabi from her garden, I had to confess to having never cooked with it before.
Read MoreFiona Robinson
This savvy stylist and designer walks Shepherdess through a day in her life from her vintage-inspired homewares and furniture shop in Tarras.
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