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Issue 8 July/August 2006

Issue 8

Issue 8

July / August 06

Features

A Love of the Land

Peter Cooper's coastal Northland development is earning praise from environmentalists.

Words Kate Coughlan. Read the full article.

Counting Sheep

Finding the perfect farm was a long road for the Masfen family but they finally discovered it at Mount Linton.

Words Kate Coughlan. Read the full article.

King of the Kitchen

A Coromandel beach house has the best kitchen in the world and its owners have the award to prove it.

Words Sue Moody. Read the full article.

OTHER FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE...

Bouquet Boutique: It's flowers at home for florist Wendy Hart.
Wind Song: Ben Hoadley and his bassoon play in orchestras all over the world but he still calls New Zealand home.
Fruit of their Labours: A furniture and interiors store in Greytown is full of eastern promise.
A Pony Tale: Amanda Harrison is one of the few professional women polo players in this country.
A Blossoming Business: A love of Japanese things and an eye for fashion inspired two friends to set up a design store that's blooming in Christchurch.
Pryor Engagement: Maori business leader Graham Pryor heads the successful radio station Mai FM.
Little Cabin in the Woods: A Timaru family used some outside-the-square thinking to acquire their dream holiday home for $20,000.

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Taste

FRESH FROM THE GARDEN

Annabel Langbein adds a hint of India to her fresh veges.

BRUNCH PUNCH

Marlborough chef Chris Fortune puts some power into the start of the day.


Find the recipes you're looking for by using our search function located at the top of this page.

 

 

 

OTHER TASTES IN THIS ISSUE...

Open for Lunch: At the Amisfield Winery bistro the food is served in the middle of the table for everyone to share.
Three Wine Women: Grandmother, mother and daughter work together to turn their grapes into award-winning wine.
Merry Noel: Mid-winter Christmas with a soupcon of French flavouring

 

 

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Destinations

Busy Doing Nothing

For a totally relaxing holiday, take time out in Tonga.

Words Guy Frederick. Read the full article.

OTHER DESTINATIONS IN THIS ISSUE...

Print of Wales: Wales offers picture-book scenery, handsome buildings, five-star food and hardly any people.
Valley of Plenty: Saved from a canal diversion, the Waitaki River and the land around it now provide world-class fishing and bountiful local produce.

 

 

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