CamperCare21 February 2023
Forgotten history and forgotten sights on the Forgotten Highway. Following 19th-century bridle paths, State Highway 43 traverses remote gorges through dense native forest for much of its 150km length. A short section of the Tangarakau Gorge remains unsealed, unique for one of our state highways, b...
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CamperCare1 November 2022
If you’ve been labelled the “Hellhole of the Pacific” it must be a hard slog back to respectability but Russell has pulled it off. Admittedly it took 200 years and a name change (from Kororāreka), but nevertheless it is now one of the most delightful holiday destinations in the Bay of Island...
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CamperCare1 November 2022
Reaching the top of Coromandel Peninsula has been near the top of my must-do list for a long time. You see, being brought up in the Waikato, our family often camped on the peninsula’s coastline, yet we never ventured beyond Colville. The reason was simple: our family sought serviced campgrounds, ...
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Travel / Lifestyle1 November 2022
There is something about the soil in Taranaki: any plant or cutting I dig into the ground seems to flourish. From my office I look out over the top of a pūriri tree, rimu, karaka and a pair of tōtara but king of all is the kauri planted at the end of our driveway. These were small trees I planted...
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Travel / Lifestyle1 November 2022
I remember saying to visitors of Christchurch immediately post-earthquake, “Come back in 10 years’ time. Then you’ll see a city to remember.” And sure enough, Ōtautahi Christchurch is now popping with increasing colour and interest. Residents and visitors alike can’t fail to see the gian...
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Travel / Lifestyle11 October 2022
The South Island’s west coast has long been popular with international visitors and the area has really suffered over the past two years. Fortunately those that remained living in the area were employed on many conservation renewal projects which has made the region more than ready to welcome...
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Broker11 October 2022
The purpose of the weekend is to interact with staff in a relaxed setting, push yourself to do something you might otherwise not try, discuss where the company is heading over the next 12 months and have a lot of fun in the process. . It was an early 6:30am departure from Star headquarters o...
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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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