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.

Makalah standing outside

A Cut Above

Makalah Stevens, 25, can tell you a thing or two about forging your own path.

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Rural cafe

Makarore

There’s something about the pristine waters of Makarore that seduces many a traveller into staying in the tiny frontier town.

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Founder Patsy outside her distillery

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition

Seventeenth Edition

Our beautiful Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition is out now!

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