CamperCare17 November 2023
Just south of Haast, the road ends at a scenic spot with a fishy feel and a pioneer past Story Sheryl Bainbridge Photos Neill Bainbridge. Tourists seem to fall broadly into three categories. Firstly there are domestic tourists, many of whom are of the older generation leisurely travelling the count...
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CamperCare17 November 2023
There’s something for everyone on Whangārei’s Huarahi o Te Whai (Hātea Loop) Walk Story + Photos Sheryl Bainbridge. Cycling or skipping, chattering, leading dogs while tugging at parents’ hands, on a fine weekend morning it’s heart-warming to see happy children wending their way around ...
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CamperCare17 November 2023
An Oxbow Lake With Abundant Bird Life Provincial, small-town New Zealand folk are well known for ‘coming together’ to achieve common goals especially when those end objectives benefit the community as a whole. Natural habitat restoration projects are particularly good examples of this community ...
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Automotive17 November 2023
Built by hand in Auckland and raced by the late Rodger Freeth, Ken McIntosh’s Suzuki racers took on the best in the world, and won the prestigious Bathurst 500 multiple times. WORDS: Ben Wilkins PHOTOS: Geoff Osborne, John Nisbett. This year saw the final NZCMCR event at Pukekohe, and one New Z...
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Automotive17 November 2023
WORDS: Jock McLauchlan PHOTOS: Geoff Osborne. I know that’s a big statement, but it’s true. Royal Enfield’s Super Meteor 650 is the best cruiser motorcycle I have ever ridden. It is genuinely top fun to ride; a bike that puts a smile on your face for the least obvious reasons… and none of ...
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Automotive17 November 2023
We’ve been wondering for a while if Harley-Davidson’s new small-capacity motorcycles built in partnership with Chinese giant Qianjiang Motor (QJ) would find their way to New Zealand, and finally, we have an answer. Harley-Davidson will return to the LAMS class with the new X350 and X500 offici...
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23 August 2023
Rev up your engines and mark your calendars for a classic car extravaganza like no other! The Star Insure Howick Hop is hitting the streets of Howick on Saturday, October 7th. Get ready for a showcase of stunning classic cars, delectable food, and top-notch entertainment. It's a celebration of a...
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Automotive22 August 2023
Everyone’s jumping on the electric bandwagon, and while we don’t think e-motorcycles aren’t quite there yet, we’re definitely fans of e-mountain bikes. Pop into your local Yamaha dealership and you’ll notice Yamaha MTBs lining up alongside the dirt bikes. We took the brand’s YDX Moro-07...
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