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Marrying Agriculture and Art
Laura believes art can lead the agricultural sector into robust but nuanced conversations – helping people tackle sensitive subjects and bridge the gap between agriculture and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pihikete Pata Me Te Paramu | Plum Melting Moments
These rich, buttery melting moments totally live up to their name. Lemon and freeze-dried plum add zingy flavour, while melted white chocolate and rose petals make sure they look as good as they taste.
Returning to the River Road
Rural postie Tracy Marshall talks about how the Mail Run keeps her connected to the Whanganui River, and the people who live by its banks, throughout the seasons.
Growing Up Green
Raised by eco-conscious parents in Hira, Emma Fryer is disrupting the plant-restoration industry with her environmentally friendly plant guard – the EmGuard.
Wearing Their Kauae
Reflecting on the mokopapa, and the unique path that led each of them to it, Darcia, Challen and Mona-Pauline explore how multifaceted it is to be a wahine Māori exploring her identity in this day and age.
Keke Kahitete | Custard Slice
Custard slice often appeared on the smoko table, so eating it makes me very nostalgic for days on the farm.
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.
Brenda McHugo – Short Film
Brenda McHugo, 80, decided she wanted to be a midwife when she was twelve years old following an out-of-the-ordinary event that meant she witnessed something quite spectacular – the birth of a baby and the beginning of a new life.
A lifetime of delivering babies: “At every single birth, through all the years, it was always amazing, just as it was that first time”
Brenda decided she wanted to be a midwife after witnessing something quite spectacular when she was just twelve years old – the birth of a baby and the beginning of a new life.
“I’m just flying”: how one woman has reigned in her inner critic, building confidence and achieving her goals
Hannah, 40, took part in Next Level, a leadership programme that empowers women to take a lead in creating positive impact in New Zealand’s primary sector and rural communities.
Pooling their Waters
Three women working with WAI Wānaka share what ties them to the land and drives their work.
The challenges – and rewards – of running a business in the remote communities of Aotea Great Barrier
Orla, Felicitas and Andi talk about the difficulties – and delights – of island life, living and running businesses in the remote communities of Aotea.
Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition
Seventeenth Edition
Our beautiful Ngahuru Autumn 2024 Edition is out now!