This is a fun and easy project for the kids to do using materials that can be found at home. You'll need: Empty cans or jars Flowers from the garden Decorations such as ribbons, beads, glitter etc. Cardboard Glue Paint and paintbrush Steps: 1. Give...
Eat Up New Zealand: The Bach Edition by Al Brown is a revised edition of Al’s iconic book Eat Up New Zealand. This book includes more than 150 delicious recipes especially aimed at easy bach living. I do love a fresh cream-filled lamington. They...
Mike Yardley takes you inside the Rees Hotel, Queenstown’s oasis of luxury and alpine elegance. It was recently crowned New Zealand’s leading hotel at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards. So what is all the fuss about? Does it really live up to...
Multimedia artist Michelle Hinekura Kerr is a kairaranga, who descends from a whānau of weavers. Her art practice embraces the intergenerational continuity of traditional mātauranga (knowledge). Drawing on the learnings of her ancestry (Te Aitang...
This year Tairāwhiti Gisborne showcased exactly why it is the home of Rhythm and Vines. Warm weather and mostly sunny skies graced the region over the three-day festival period allowing festival-goers to claim their spot and be part of Aotearo...
THIS WEEK No Cigar After an epic run of shows in the UK and Europe, No Cigar are hitting the road again with 16 shows across NZ and Australia this summer. They will perform their brand new album The Great Escape, as well as many of the old...
The journey from nowhere to an Olympic gold medal is a tale as old as time. Just as well worn, but far less explored, are the stories about great athletes who realise they can’t make it anywhere unless they have a way to bankroll the trip. The...
DOME CINEMA Breakfast at Tiffany’s Romantic comedy-drama starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, based on Truman Capote’s novella about the relationship of high-society escort Holly Golightly and kept writer Paul Varjak. Directed by Blake...
Managing Anaura Bay Motor Camp is an idyllic way of life for Tony and Donna Williamson, who are hoping for a “bumper” camping season after the disruptions of multiple severe weather events. They take time to chat to Loren Sirl. Dodging cows...
Artificial Intelligence applications are being used more and more in business, but are Gisborne businesspeople aware of the risks and the limitations of the technology? The Herald’s Andrew Ashton talks to those in the know. Marketing coach Alice...
Tips for cleaning and protecting the different materials that can weather the elements . . . Your outdoor furniture spends a lot of time in the elements. It can start to weather and look worse for wear, but it’s easy to bring it back to its former...
Scrambling to find some ideas for New Year’s Eve drinks? Look no further. Here are a few delicious cocktail recipes to try out on family and friends (and yourself, of course!) . . . Here’s to the end of a pretty crazy year! Cocktails are a great...
Mike Yardley checks out some of the more unique ways visitors can chase the stars in Hollywood . . . If you’re planning a fling with the entertainment capital of the world, a trip to Tinsel Town tingles with a distinct blend of escapist reality...
Motu is getting ready to host The Shepherdess Muster in February, a first-of-its-kind festival where women can leave their cares behind and indulge in a long weekend of creative endeavours, entertainment, workshops and more. The immersive festival...
Loren Sirl talks to Seymour and Helen May about why their work is their passion . . . Seymour May was destined to be a potter. As a child growing up on the family farm in Helensville, Auckland, one farming chore was to change cattle gates. Once the...
A summer romance in 1969 was the start of what was to become the Enterprise Aquatic Centre, with its associated Martin Swim Club and Enterprise Swim Team. Gillian Cowperthwaite talked to the faces behind the centre, Shona and Gary Martin, who met as...
Add a touch of holiday magic to your Christmas tree this year by crafting a personalised ribbon ornament. This delightful DIY project not only promises creative fun but also allows you to showcase your unique style as you deck the halls. Crafting...
Mike Yardley explores Blenheim’s craft drink scene, featuring Boom Town Brewing, Elemental Distillers, Moa Brewery, Dodson Street Beer Garden, and the Scenic Hotel Marlborough. Despite Blenheim’s blockbuster reputation in the grape stakes...
Celebrate the holiday rush with an effortlessly delicious last-minute Christmas recipe: the Caprese Salad. In just five minutes, you can assemble this fresh and vibrant dish that requires no cooking. Caprese Salad is a simple, classic Italian salad...
Elevate any space with a lush burst of greenery—introducing the Boston Fern, a delightful touch of loveliness to enhance your surroundings. Boston Ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) are popular indoors with their long lacy fronds. They prefer slightly...
Coming-of-age music festival is itself set to come of age.
Bridy Rihari-Lundon (Ngāpuhi, Waikato Tainui) has had a big year — not only was she this year’s valedictorian for the Tairāwhiti Campus of EIT|Te Pūkenga and just had a successful exhibition, but she has also won a top award. Bridy is...
What's on this week? Spotlight screening Die Hard (M) will be screening from 7pm at Dome Cinema tonight. 38 Childers Road. Bar & pizza on offer from 5pm. Build-a-band Every Thursday night at Smash Palace, from 7pm to 11pm. Motivate your muso...
An abundance of kai, an acknowledgment of the wetland on which it is built, and the visual tension between the structures all come together to form a new mural for our region. The smart new artwork on the changing sheds at Heath Johnston Park has...
From a young age, Brian Wright can remember drawing whenever he had the chance; now, as an adult, he has turned this passion into his full-time mahi. Wright, 51, grew up in Matawai. At school, he was always drawing and his teachers were always...
Luke Marks is a self-confessed entrepreneur and his colourful home reflects an equally colourful life. Loren Sirl talks to Luke, who has been a global surfer, actor, skateboard inventor, tomato grower and vegetarian chef. The friendly barista behind...
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has just published an ‘insights and observations’ report following his visits to regions and communities worst affected by the series of extreme weather events that ravaged the North Island at the start of this...
Indulge your sweet tooth with a delectable treat that perfectly balances chewy edges and soft centres with these easy and quick to bake M&M cookies. M&M cookies are not only a culinary triumph but also a time-saving wonder, coming together...
Learn simple tricks to keep your Christmas tree vibrant—whether it’s cut or potted—through easy watering, repotting, and care after the holidays. One of the most important Yuletide decisions families make is choosing what sort of Christmas...
Mike Yardley writes about his exploration of the Nydia Track in Pelorus Sound, conquering its advanced 27km circuit through ancient forests and serene bays for a unique off-the-beaten-path adventure. Whether it’s the Queen Charlotte Track or the...
Adel Salmanzadeh came to Aotearoa from Iran as a Baha’i refugee youth in 1989. He met his Maori Samoan wife Maxine at the refugee camp in Mangere, Auckland, and they married in 1998. His two children Carmel and Haami share his passion and talent...
A concert of the traditional nine lessons and carols for Christmas will feature a galaxy of local readers, a 14-piece band and a 25-voice choir, at St Andrew’s Church on Sunday evening. The ancient telling of the Christmas story will be recounted...
Frocks on Fridays has some exciting events coming up starting with a polo match and family barbecue tomorrow at the Poverty Bay Polo Club. Frocks on Fridays (FOF) founder Jo McLean said the event would have a “day at the races” kind of vibe and...
Build-a-band Every Thursday night at Smash Palace, from 7-11pm. Motivate your muso mates or just turn up — everything’s set up and ready to go. Let’s jam! Free entry. Fusion Bellydance Every Thursday at 5.45pm. Join vibrant and fun Fusion...