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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.

As their kids grow up, wild and free amidst the lush native bush of Ruapēhu at Blue Duck Station, Sandy and Dan welcome visitors to experience their piece of paradise.

After a life that has included solo parenting, learning how to shepherd and weathering the sudden loss of her husband, it is by acting on this maxim that Connie has ended up in her happy place amidst her menagerie of animals.

Watching her parents – merino industry pioneers Heather and John Perriam – always strive to step out of the box and do business differently has shaped and inspired Christina Grant.

Getting married in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, Abby and George Whitehead’s celebration wouldn’t have been possible without the support of an incredible community of family and friends.

Laura believes art can lead the agricultural sector into robust but nuanced conversations – helping people tackle sensitive subjects and bridge the gap between agriculture and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand.