Issue 12
March / April 07
Features
Modern Model
Rowena and Kevin Roberts travel the world and live in various countries but it's New Zealand and their spectacular Auckland house they call home.
Words Kate Coughlan. Read the full article.
The greening of Simon Hall
An Auckland businessman has another life as a guardian of a piece of remote North Island wilderness.
Words Sue Hoffart. Read the full article.
Character Parts
The tiny Northland town of Kohukohu is home to an eccentric assortment of talented and creative residents.
Words Sue Hoffart. Read the full article.
OTHER FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE...
A Vintage Business: In the days when young people thought they could do anything they set their minds to, Tim and Judy Finn thought they could make wine. They were right.
Dunedin Housewife Driven to Murder: The urge to write turned nicely-brought-up Vanya Symon to a life of crime.
Pieces for Posterity: E Cruikshank has set up shop in Arrowtown where he designs furniture that he likes to think will still be giving pleasure in 100 years.
Looked at by the Sun: A sun symbol identifies the house of an Argentine fashion desinger who uses her Kiwi connections to follow what she calls the shiny weather.
Fully Furnished: Debbie Cavit's eye for the perfect piece is her best asset in creating successful retail and design businesses. Her home reflects her talent.
The Tractor Factor: An obsession with farm machinery has brought fame to an international writer who finds Wanganui her ideal writing retreat.
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Taste
FRESH FROM THE GARDEN
Annabel Langbein welcomes autumn with hearty pork dishes and cooked fruit.
SURFS UP
TV chef Mark Gardner shares some of his favourite on-screen recipes.
Find the recipe you're looking for by using our search function located at the top of the screen.
OTHER TASTES IN THIS ISSUE...
One Man's Utopia: Mushrooms are magic for Hawke's Bay grower, Aiman Samy.
Roll out the Barrel: The Preston family of Oamaru is producing some serious southern single malts.
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Destinations
Be Happy
The people who live in Vanuatu are the happiest people of the world - the Happy Planet Index says so.
Words Polly Greeks. Read the full article.
OTHER DESTINATIONS IN THIS ISSUE...
Hungry as a Bear: Canada's Vancouver Island is a gourmet's delight, a little smaller than the North Island but with fewer people and more bears.
Giants of the Forest: The Hokianga's harbour and forest have become iconic Kiwi destinations thanks to the efforts of a group of trail-blazing locals.
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