Latitude

Nutrition from the Sea – United Fisheries
Sitting across the table from Kypros Kotzikas it is hard not to get caught up in the passion and vibrancy he has for life. At 79 years of age he is far from slowing down; in fact his retirement projects are bigger than some people’s careers!

From Seascapes to City Escapes – A Long Weekend in Dunedin
From the city to the seaside, Ōtepoti Dunedin is scenic in all seasons no matter the environment you find yourself in. From revived heritage buildings that have been refitted into carefree cafés to expeditions through museums or onto the wild beaches of the peninsula, every inch is worth exploring when you visit, whether it’s for an event or a city break.

How-to Upcycle a Bedside Table into a Cat Bed
Upcycling furniture is a great way to flex your creativity and salvage a piece of furniture from landfill. Using Resene paints, wallpaper and a few tools, Penny Newton from Crafty Girl Life Hacks has created a comfy bed out of a set of unloved drawers that your moggy will love!

Predicting the Future in a Changing World
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in recent years, it’s that you never know what’s around the corner – the latest example being the weather events in the North Island. Nathan Miglani, Managing Director and Head of Lending at NZ Mortgages , discusses what lies ahead for the housing market.

Are You Pricing Your House Right?
Real Estate agent and local property expert Keith MacDonald shares an insight into the pricing process to ensure we are getting it right.

Towering Taonga – Christchurch Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush
Despite its urban location, in the heart of Christchurch Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush is a vibrant forest alive with history, flora and fauna. As the last remnant of alluvial podocarp forest on the lower Canterbury Plains, it is filled with magnificent taonga.

On The Shelf – Apr/May 2023
As the cooler months settle in we have some hot new reads to keep you entertained! Reviews by Norma Geddes, Julie McGrath, Belinda O’Keefe and Lucinda Diack. Happy Reading!

Tinder for Employment – Ag Assist
One Canterbury dairy farmer was baffled by local university students not taking up the endless job opportunities around them, and shouted a group of them a beer to find out why. The result was ‘Tinder for farming’ Ag Assist, a platform built for Lincoln University students that is now attracting stay-at-home parents to highschool students with flexible part-time work at the click of a button.

Looking for Light
Expect high interest rates to stay for some months yet, but there is light at the end of the tunnel as inflation comes under control,says Mortgage Adviser and Owner of Loan Market Paramount, Nathan Miglani.

Maximum Flavour, Minimum Fuss
Resident latitude chef Samantha Parish knows what it is like to be busy, and in her new cookbook Cook Me she takes 30 dishes and presents each one three ways to create 90 lip-smacking recipes designed to carry you through those days when you need to slap it together, as well as those where you have the time to play the long game. Here is a sneak peek into two of her chapters ... enjoy!!