Social Club
The Artist’s In
Sarah and Frank own The Artist’s In, the pottery studio and artisan store that, thanks to their hard work, has found a home in the old Hororata Hotel.
Read More“No such thing as overnight courier to or from the Chathams”
The two options for getting stores on or off the islands are: in the air or on the sea. You may find yourself seated next to a bin of live pāua or crayfish on the way out.
Read MoreRaising Farm Kids
Tracey and Johnny are raising their three kids to be involved in the day-to-day running of the farm and in touch – literally – with the whenua around them.
Read MoreJenny Brown’s Bedside Table
A collection of books, bric-a-brac, metal-sculpted numbers, engineering problem-solving doodles and more are to be discovered on Sharon’s bedside table.
Read MoreBeef Bourguignon
It’s always handy to have a hearty and flavoursome stew recipe on hand. This one develops flavour over time, making it taste even better the following day.
Read MoreMy Big Nan
Tessa’s nana Dobbie Middleton, 96, lives in Whatatutu, in the same house she has been in for almost eight decades.
Read MoreRaising Edwyn
Tamsin has five children. For 12 years, Tamsin had her own fashion business, but at the moment she is looking after Edwyn, who has Down syndrome, full-time.
Read MoreSharon Earl’s Bedside Table
A collection of books, bric-a-brac, metal-sculpted numbers, engineering problem-solving doodles and more are to be discovered on Sharon’s bedside table.
Read MoreCooking for Awakino Station
Meet Jaz, Social Club’s resident station cook.
Read MoreDate and Walnut Loaf
This date and walnut loaf is delicious slathered in a thick layer of butter, and perfect with a hot cuppa for morning tea.
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