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21 September 2022

Maruia Hot Springs - Lewis Pass - Take a breath

According to the World Health Organisation, “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease.” Now, more than ever, the need to look after ourselves and our wellness is high. So the case for modern-day spas is undoubtedly strong, and fo...

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20 September 2022

Let’s go to a holiday park this summer

A recent road trip from Wellington to Whanganui exploring all the beaches along the way highlighted the role of Holiday Parks in holiday plans. Families, couples, and the few remaining international visitors still in New Zealand are flocking to holiday parks around the country to take advantage of...

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20 September 2022

A start with a blast

Gary maps the Tongariro Northern Circuit on the Central Plateau and is fascinated by this multi-day Great Walk, one like no other premier tramping experience. Story Gary Patterson Photos Gary Patterson or as credited. My volcanic great walk starts with an alarming loud blast. It all happened a fe...

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20 September 2022

Tradie’s Choice

A house painter by trade, Clint Wheeler applied his eye for detail to his latest creation, an uber-rare ’62 FJ panel van. By Ashley Webb, photography by Richard Opie. Almost 75 years ago the first FX Holden was driven out of Holden’s Fishermans Bend assembly plant at Port Melbourne to become ...

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20 September 2022

Dodge Rebellion

Words and Photos: Cameron Leggett. It was a Sunday morning not long after lockdown at Cars & Coffee Taranaki where this blue mean machine caught Cameron’s eye. With its huge hood scoop, black bonnet and vinyl roof over its blue patinated paint, it had a look that really appealed to him. Afte...

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20 September 2022

They Call Him Joe

Joe and Paul Fahey installing the Gurney-Weslake engine into Paul’s Shelby Mustang (Wright Collection). Joe Wright was one of our best race mechanics for many years. A laid-back soul, Joe worked with the brilliant Graham McRae for longer than most. “When I was with Graham it never stopped. We�...

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20 September 2022

Metzeler’s New Hoops

With updated Karoo 4 and Tourance Next 2 tyres, we sent Boris out to play in the dirt and on the Putty Road. There are three things crucial to a motorcyclist’s ongoing happiness – lawyers, oil, and tyres. A man should never skimp on any of them. Always hire the best lawyer, always use the best...

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20 September 2022

DALE WYLIE 1949-2022

By Michael Esdaile. Former New Zealand champion Dale Wylie died at his home in Christchurch on March 21, after a long illness. He had an perable brain tumour. Dale Wylie was a man of many talents. In his youth he raced as passenger on a speedway sidecar and made a decent enough impression in road...

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