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.

Gatherings

Letter from the Editor, Raumati Summer 2022/23.

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The Power of Planning

Mum-of-three Janelle Downs, 34, packs her days with raising a family, farming, teaching and community work from her farm near Strathmore in Taranaki.

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Marianne Awburn

“The biggest take-away from It’s All About YOU was finding confidence in my skills”: the course giving rural women the boost to really go for it

Marianne talks about pursuing her dream career whilst getting her work/life balance right.

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Kiri and kids in the garden

Aligned with Nature

It can be difficult to justify sweeping changes when it’s your livelihood on the line.

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Jenna Smith

“I always thought I had to be everything in equal parts to be successful.” – from dairy assistant to CEO and governance roles.

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Wearing Many Hats

Since moving to the district almost two decades ago – with two young children – Claire Graham has volunteered for various organisations around Mackenzie.

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Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition

Seventeenth Edition

Our beautiful Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition is out now!

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