As Good as They Get

Five years ago, farmer Eleanor Greenhough welcomed her partner into her home – it was the first time in her life that she had not lived as a single woman.

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Reflections on The Muster

Letter from the Editor, Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition.

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Op-Shop Treasure in Ōtautahi

A chance to flee the confines of our suburban Richmond home to remote Cape Foulwind in Buller ignited a fire in my husband, Rowan, and me. The windswept coastline and sunsets had us wanting more.

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Boarding School Days

Hannah Morrah shares the good, the bad and the ugly of sending her three children to boarding school. 

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Amie Bingham

From podcasts to packing, Amie, 43, shares what a typical day at Dark Hampton is like for her.

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Home and Away

Central Otago based Gillian Swinton, explores how her care-free twenties have impacted the shape of her adult relationships with her family. 

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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.

Leading with Care

Dawn has had a long career in governance – often in male-dominated environments – from local community groups to national boards.

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Kate & Koko

Kate and Koko run the recently established Station Cafe in Seddon, and the tight-knit community here has embraced their warmth and hospitality.

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Lockdowns & Survival

From the Editor, Kōanga Spring 2021.

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5 Minutes With Amey Bell-Booth

Of Rangitāne o Wairau descent, Amey shares with us a glimpse into her life living in the little town of Tokomaru in the Horowhenua.

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Nature’s Medicine

With the help of her enterprise, Hau Botanicals, Mahuru Wilcox is a mana wahine helping others to connect to nature and te ao rongoā Māori.

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Jo and Teresa

Teresa & Jo

Jo Luxton, 48, and her sister, Teresa Thompson, 45, both enjoy the little things in life. Hot chocolates. Belly laughs. ABBA.

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Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition

Seventeenth Edition

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