Shear Strength

Catherine Mullooly (Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngāti Kahungunu), mother of two and women’s shearing champion, has loved shearing from a young age.

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Written on the Floor

Restoring an early-nineteenth century bakehouse brought the Millers Flat community together. Now, it brings history to life for locals and visitors alike.

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Chicken Famiglia

“This is from my sister’s cookbook – a family fave!” – Kate Lanauze

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A Way with Words

More than just a festival, a Booktown is a town that has forged its identity around books. Intrigued, Kristy recently spoke to Mary, who has been Featherston Booktown’s operations manager for the past seven years, to find out more about the impact the initiative has had on the small South Wairarapa community.

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Lamb Curry

“A curry full of big flavours! I always serve this with homemade naan. The kids absolutely love it!” – Gigi Tuanui. 

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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.

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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.

Wild for Flowers

Emilie Bean has spent the past four years growing her cut flower business – The Arrowtown Flower Company – and supplying local blooms around Kā-Muriwai Arrowtown. More than a luxury, they are a way for Emilie to create connection and mark special occasions through beauty.

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Opening the gate – a new way into farming

Sarah How, 33, is the co-founder and general manager of Landify, a platform which connects farmers with potential partners and investors to explore collaborative opportunities in farming. Sarah was a finalist for the 2025 Zanda McDonald Award. She shares with us how a ‘cupboard of an office’, a bold idea, and a lot of grit sparked a new way into farming.

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Sāmoan Paifala Pineapple Pie

“A favourite Sāmoan treat for special occasions, or even just for afternoon tea.” – Amy Kamo.

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Golden Days

Light layers for the lingering autumn sun and warmer ones for crisp mornings. Here we draw inspiration from autumn in Māniatoto Central Otago – russet hues from tussock and the muted tones of Clyde’s historic brick-lined streets.

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Leaving a Legacy

Becks Smith believes farming is all about community, environment, economy and legacy. A trained vet, Becks founded The Whole Story in 2020, drawing inspiration from the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and with the aim to move sustainability beyond compliance and box-ticking.

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Stronger Together

Meg Burden’s farm was one of many properties damaged and cut off during and in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. Two years on, Meg reflects on the little and big things they did to get by, and how the strength of rural communities shines through.

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Takurua Winter 2025 Edition

Twenty-second Edition

Our beautiful Takurua Winter 2025 Edition is out now.

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