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Turn three old pallets into a useful mobile table for entertaining.

3 golden rules for getting started at a farmer’s market

Experienced stallholder Jono Walker shares his tips for beginners.

An ambitious duo hopes to change the world with affordably priced personal-care products packaged without plastic.

Book reviewer Hayley McClarin sees whether this crime thriller Girl in the Mirror lives up to the hype and also reviews, The Jacaranda House, by Deborah Challinor and Tim Saunders’  This Farming Life.

A beauty therapist loves her new rural life while keeping up her work for a good cause.

You don't need any artistic skill to upcycle homewares with chalk paint and decorative adhesive transfers, as Lynda Hallinan discovers.

Our country’s most decorated soldier, Charles Upham, is the subject of a biography by one of our country’s most decorated cartoonists, Tom Scott.

A Southland photographer has repurposed her former possession-driven life to become a conscious consumer in a small eco-home.

A world-class springboard diver is not only relishing a second chance at her athletic career but also hoping her tiny-homes business will have a big impact on the planet.

Listen up: three perfect-for-bedtime podcasts guaranteed to put you to sleep

Editor Kate Coughlan suggests three perfect-for-bedtime podcasts guaranteed to put you to sleep.

Spring doesn't always have to be about cleaning. Put some pep back into your kitchen or garden with these fun projects.

Use whatever fabric you have on hand to make these two personalised face masks.

Seven is a lucky number in many cultures, and Jill Evans knows it for sure every time she steps into her Austin 7 Boat Tail.

Author Lesley Pearse, who come to writing later in life, has sold millions of copies of her novels, and draws on personal experience in penning her latest gripping work.

The excitement of opening new retail store Perriam in Christchurch vanished in an instant as the lockdown was imposed.

Buying a Property in the Current Market with Nathan Miglani

In the Loan Market Paramount office, at least 90 per cent of current transactions are mortgage applications for ‘essential workers’ and there’s a good reason for this – they know their jobs are secure.

Hanmer Springs Fete – The Perfect Recipe for Success

With young families, businesses of their own, and more than enough on the to-do list already, Abby France and Catherine Batterson decided to add one more hat to the mix, and at the end of last year started their own fete. We talk to the vibrant duo about what inspires them and what we can expect to see at this year’s Hanmer Springs Fete.

At Peace in Nature

The Mackenzie Country is often heralded as a high-energy recreational location; skiing in winter, water skiing in summer, tramping, hunting, mountain climbing. But for artist Susanna Izard, the Mackenzie offers solitude and a never-ending supply of awe-inspiring mountain landscapes to paint.

New Zealand Superfoods to the Rescue

We talk to Nutrient Rescue CEO Tejada Stark about why you need to consider upping your intake of organic fruit and vegetables to enjoy a fully functioning body and mind.

A Popular Choice with Resene

The rebuild is continuing to bring energy into Christchurch. The eclectic mix of heritage and modern architecture, exquisite eateries and bustling centre is exciting and is influencing the way we decorate our homes, inside and out.Greens are continuing to flourish, with sage, olive and emerald greens proving to be very popular. Resene Tana and Resene Half Linen pair beautifully with variants of Resene Tapa while deep, sophisticated emeralds such as Resene Atlas are adding power to statement walls.

Lockdown Silver Linings

A small town with a strong creative undertone, Geraldine has long been a melting pot for artistic talent, and COVID-19 has brought a new vein of creativity to the main street – street art.

Garden Perfection Made Easy with Mitre 10 MEGA

Over 10 years of research and development have gone into perfecting the EGO Power+ Multi-Tool System. An industry-leading power plus platform, and as the exclusive supplier of the range in New Zealand, Mitre 10 is proud to provide the first line of cordless outdoor equipment with the power and performance of petrol, but without the noise, fuss and fumes.

Providing Care and Comfort in South Canterbury

As New Zealand moved into COVID-19 Alert Level 1 in June, McKenzie HealthCare in Geraldine was preparing to put the welcome mat out and reconnect with South Canterbury.

The Courtyard House

With a desire to incorporate expansive outdoor living areas and a swimming pool into the design of their new home, these North Canterbury homeowners and their designer were forced to think outside the box to achieve what they wanted.

An easy way to create a bespoke planter box for your backyard.

Scientists believe that how fast people walk in their 40s is a sign of how their brains, as well as their bodies, are ageing.

Learnings from 30 years of Adverse Events in Farming with Andy Fox

1. Make lists of jobs and cross them out as they are completed.
2. Don’t sleep in. If you are tired, go to bed earlier and get up at the same time. One hour in the morning is worth two at night. Get out of bed and get going.

Kristy Lorson, her husband and young daughter fill one wheelie bin with rubbish every two years. They love their (virtually) zero-waste life.

This cute-as-a-button popcorn stitch beanie from the team at Perriam, will keep little warm during winter.

Solar power is an important source of renewable energy. Think it might be useful at home? Here are some things to keep in mind.

Central Otago artist Deidre Copeland's paintings are immediately recognizable. Big canvases. Hyperrealism.

Making solid shampoo and conditioner bars is a fun, natural way to cut down on excess plastic packaging.

A Hawke’s Bay entrepreneur takes tiny steps to create a better world for future generations.

Pro tip: You won't be able to please everyone.