CamperCare21 September 2022
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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Travel / Lifestyle20 September 2022
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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Travel / Lifestyle20 September 2022
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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Automotive20 September 2022
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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Automotive20 September 2022
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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Automotive20 September 2022
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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Motorcycle20 September 2022
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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Motorcycle20 September 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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