Towai

Jaycee Tipene-Thomas (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahungunu) has family roots spanning generations in Towai, traditionally known as Touwai, in Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

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A Supreme Dream

Emma Tucker works for the law firm in her hometown, Te Waiharakeke Blenheim, that she always said she would.

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Helen & Alice

For the past few years, Helen and Alice have been on the road across Ōtākou Otago and Murihiku Southland reaching women in underserved areas and providing access to essential health services.

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Jessie Tombleson

Jessie Tombleson co-owner of Cameron Jewellery in Te Papaioea Palmerston North, grew up in her parents’ workshop and is committed to continuing their almost forty year legacy of manufacturing and selling the highest quality jewellery.

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Telling a Great Story

Kate Taylor knows how to spot a good story and tell a great yarn. As a journalist and writer, she’s been telling stories about rural life for over thirty years. Now a trustee on the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, Kate accepted the FMG Rural Champion Award on behalf of the Trust at last year’s Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards.

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Rolling out the Carpet

Anna Campbell leads the hoiho recovery programme as general manager of Te Tautiaki Hoiho Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

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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.

Perspectives from the Paddock

Sarah Swinbourn gets stuck in the finer details of farming.

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Small Town Girl, Small Town Bookshop

Once upon a time, Millie Blackwell was a restless teenager looking for the adventure of the city.

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Ask The Flock

The most loved Easter traditions from our community.

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Teddies to Treasure

When life gives you a wool crisis, make sheepskin teddy bears.

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Feijoa, Ginger and Coconut Crumble Shortcake

This is a multi-purpose delight in that it tastes fantastic either warm from the oven or cold from the fridge.

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Double Peanut Brownie Cheesecake

Try to resist eating more than one slice of this dreamy cheesecake.

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Takurua Winter 2025 Edition

Twenty-second Edition

Our beautiful Takurua Winter 2025 Edition is out now.

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