Posts by Ben Grogan
The Richness of Lawrence
A day spent exploring Lawrence like a local, with a local, enjoying everything from historic landmarks and eclectic shops to serene retreats that will entice you to stay a while.
Read MoreRobin’s South Island
One of New Zealand’s most notable documentary photographers, Robin Morrison spent seven months in 1979 documenting his travels to the tiny towns and villages across the South Island.
Read MoreThe Peri-Urban Pantry
Dr Shannon Davis is examining how bringing farming back into local communities can make Aotearoa think differently about the edges of its cities.
Read MoreJersey Chic
Since Kate Macdonald started completely made-in-New Zealand clothing brand Davaar & Co on her family’s Te Ānau station in 2022, it has become synonymous with timeless elegance and modern comfort.
Read MoreThe Threads that Bind – Shona Tawhiao
It might not be the most traditional application of mahi raranga, but the work of toi Māori artist, Shona Tawhiao, is both visible and tangible, and that is exactly what has always driven her.
Read MoreHolly Thompson
Shepherdess caught up with Holly on Mounganui Station to learn more about how the curling competitor spends her days.
Read MoreThe Threads that Bind – Philippa O’Brien
I discovered the film industry in my last year of university, and that was it. I left. I joined the circus.
Read MoreOn My Wall, Takurua Winter 2023
The picture holds a fair amount of mystery.
Read MoreThe Threads that Bind – Janine Whale
The trappings of fashion are all around us – as ways to express style and personality in the everyday, or when adorning ourselves for special occasions.
Read MoreSophie & Lucy
Sisters Sophie and Lucy used the headspace afforded by Covid lockdowns to create Middlehurst Delivered; shipping lamb from their family’s farm in the Awatere Valley to customers throughout Aotearoa.
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