Features

Stand by Your Man

Geoff and Justine Ross head the team that has shaken the liquor industry and stirred the admiration of the public with its 42 Below vodka.

Words Lyn Barnes. Read the full article.

The Heat is On

Steve August was too mean to buy a spa pool so he invetned his own eco-friendly hot tub.

Words Claire Finlayson. Read the full article.

Flying High

A stay at The Flying Fox on the Whanganui River is literally a flying visit.

Words Polly Greeks. Read the full article.

OTHER FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE...

Family Ties: It's probably the most-photographed property in the country - the Wheeler family's Bethells Beach farm has been the background for many films and advertisements.
Photo Fantasia: There's more than meets the eye to the cute and kitsch porcelain animals Ingrid Boberg loves to photograph.
Fruitful Design: An old Port Chalmers greengrocer's shop has morphed into a trendy design store.
Living with the Landscape: Every day's a holiday for the Keon family in their "smart house" designed to make the most of Matakana's rural and coastal scenery.
Moana and the Music Hunters: Singer-songwriter Moana Maniopoto pauses for breath in her Auckland apartment between travels with her band The Tribe.
Belle of the Bath: Linden Leaves founder Brigit Blair is cleaning up world markets with her range of honest-to-goodness body-care products.
Protest Makes Perfect: A Picton couple is trying to preserve what previous generations have exploited.

Taste

Rhubarb, Rhubarb

A non-alcoholic, low-sugar drink has added a new twist to a favourite flavour.

Pinot Noir Pioneer

The self-styled grandfather of Central Otago's wine industry is too busy to retire.

Other Tastes

Fresh from the Garden with Annabel Langbein
Celebrating Summer at the Black Barn Bistro

Destination

Good Morning Sunshine

Gisborne is full of people keen to share their particular passion.

Words Jo Bates. Read the full article.

OTHER DESTINATIONS IN THIS ISSUE...

Camper Fan: Camping in Australia's Northern Territory can be a luxury experience with the right sort of help.
Travels with my Aunt and Uncle: A pair of New Plymouth travel guides discovers teh efforts being made to preserve India's wilderness.