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.

Drawing of a popsicle

Breakfast Popsicles

Perfect when you’re running late for school and don’t have time to sit down and eat breakfast.

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Becks Smith in a field

An Unconventional Practice

What’s a social entrepreneur? Just ask Becks Smith.

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Nicky Mackay

What Really Matters

As a mum of two and a woman with ambition, Nicki shares some of the things she’s learnt about herself in the years she’s been balancing career and family.

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Split pea and smokey bacon soup

Smoky Split Pea & Bacon Soup

This is a lifesaver in the winter – it’s simple, makes a huge amount and freezes well.

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Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Dates & Chickpeas

Take yourself somewhere warm and exotic with this Moroccan-inspired tagine.

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pink and purple flowers in Barewood Garden

A Garden Soft and Subtle

Barewood Garden in Marlborough has been built on the solid foundations of an enduring love, an artist’s eye and a passion-led obsession.

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Takurua Winter 2025 Edition

Twenty-second Edition

Our beautiful Takurua Winter 2025 Edition is out now.

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