Kijiana Pene
For our Winter 2025 Edition, we wanted to hear about a memorable birthday and Kijiana Pene shared her wonderful story.
Jessie Tombleson
Jessie Tombleson co-owner of Cameron Jewellery in Te Papaioea Palmerston North, grew up in her parents’ workshop and is committed to continuing their almost forty year legacy of manufacturing and selling the highest quality jewellery.
Rolling out the Carpet
Anna Campbell leads the hoiho recovery programme as general manager of Te Tautiaki Hoiho Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
Home Sweet Homestead
From childhood holidays on her grandparents’ farm in Scotland to her lifestyle block in Māniatoto Central Otago, Gillian Swinton has had a long journey into homesteading.
Carol & Marlene
Carol Pollard, 81, and Marlene Ingram, 85, never expected volunteering at the Kaikōura Community Op Shop to turn into a nearly ten-year adventure, raising over a million dollars for their community.
Alesha Tomasi
For our Autumn 2025 Edition, we wanted to hear about a special four-legged friend. For Winter 2025, we’d like to know which of your birthdays stands out to you. Let us know how you celebrated and what made it so
memorable! Letters may be edited for length or clarity.
Louise Gibson
Louise Gibson and Myfanwy Alexander founded The Sharefarming Consultants because they realised the importance of communication and a team focussed approach to sharemilking and contract milking.
A Dream & Hard Graft
A way of life with a love of horses at its core, encompassed by a strong belief that horses can heal.
Makarore
There’s something about the pristine waters of Makarore that seduces many a traveller into staying in the tiny frontier town.
The Gin Genie
Nestled amongst the spectacular Paparoa and Victoria ranges, Reefton is home to the eponymous Reefton Distilling Co., founded by local Patsy Bass.
Mel & Brianna
Melanie Gielen and daughter-in-law Brianna Patino, helms popular Rawene eatery The Boatshed Cafe. There, they dish up fresh, delicious kai with a twist, sharing their boundless hospitality with locals and visitors alike.
The course providing farming couples with the tools to make their businesses resilient, adaptable – and profitable
Ann and Scott took part in AWDT’s ‘Our Resilient Farming Business’ course.
The benefits of a collective oomph – how taking part in AWDT’s ‘It’s all about YOU’ programme led to longstanding connections and a rewarding career
Katherine credits this course with helping her to find inspiration and confidence to embark on a journey in life coaching, teaching, and group facilitation.
Takurua Winter 2025 Edition
Twenty-second Edition
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