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3 August 2022

Classics at Ōhope

Classics at Ōhope’ caravan and car show was lining up for its fifth outing. The first had been pretty small, but the second was a bit larger and many of the retro-caravan crowd who attended really enjoyed the show. . The event sounded as if it would be quite nice to attend, with around 30 retro...

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3 August 2022

The Rough Diamond

Diamond Harbour knows how to sparkle. But it’s not that ‘showy’ kind of sparkle that exists here; rather it’s an understated beauty that gently twinkles. Kathy Catton investigates the delights of this Banks Peninsula village and meets some of the gems in its midst. Take a look on Trip A...

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3 August 2022

Hopscotching between past & present

From a good old-fashioned Kiwi town hosting New Zealand’s best-kept secret to one of the most famous tourist attractions. Alex and Chris take you on a mini road trip from a secluded hot water beach to the popular Waitomo glowworm caves. We watch the sun sink into the ocean from our very own sand...

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13 July 2022

Gentle times in the Catlins

The Catlins is a fascinating blend of lonely, lovely nature, early settlement history, free-roaming and sometimes seen wildlife which is now attracting more New Zealanders to its sights and experiences. The Catlins is the area between Balclutha and Invercargill running along the southeast coast. I...

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13 July 2022

Great Walks with Outstanding Summits - Top 5 guide

Love scaling to the heavens to catch the greatest views? Then consider trekking to the tops of these walking summits! . #1. Tongariro Northern Circuit – Red Crater Summit. (43.1km, 3–4 Days, Seasonal Booking) . The Red Crater summit has the highest point of any NZ Great Walk and on a clear ...

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13 July 2022

Queenstown a Winter Playground

A dash of culture sprinkled in Queenstown mountain air, along with a plethora of outdoor activities, can enrich the spirit and revive the soul after weeks sheltering at home. The brown Otago landscape is a welcome sight after the drenched green fields of Taranaki. The deep blue water of Lake Waka...

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13 July 2022

The Photographer

Allan writes about his old mate Terry Marshall, whose name has been the credit under millions of photographs over millions of years (or so it seems), but he has been around since the mid-sixties and his enthusiasm has not dimmed. The sausage roll is from the award-winning Michael’s Bakery and th...

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13 July 2022

The V8 that started it all

Cadillacs were big but they also had class and made a statement about their owners. The marque was also notable for a number of innovative engineering firsts. By Quinton Taylor with additional photography by Greg Elder.  . .  . Cadillac is one of the longest surviving marques in the Genera...

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