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Trend alert: It’s all about automation

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Kiwi homeowners love automation and many have taken to motorised window treatments, recognising they are sophisticated, convenient and functional. Alisha Butts from Kevens Curtains says...

My Favourite Thing – Chest still a thing of glory

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Many of us would give anything for a magic wand that instantly clears away mess and cutter, re-organises drawers and cupboards in a jiffy...

Disability can’t dull Jewel’s sparkle

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Failing eyesight hasn’t stopped local historian, Jewel Dell from doing what she does best – writing and illustrating. Eternally optimistic, she’s turned the negative...

An artist on the wire

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When tourists flock to the Manukau Heads, they will often stop for a photo op’. As a result, work by one local artist will...

Room with a view best in country

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Rural Living contributor ANGELA KEMP found herself in the news after being named supreme winner in the NZ House and Gardens Interior of the...

Growing lad talks hort’

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While a co-worker may have opened the door to the Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition last year, it’s Andrew Hutchinson who’ll be stepping...

Award-winning jacket puts style into farm wear

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The hardy oilskin and iconic Swanndri have long been associated with practical farm attire but a fresh approach to farm apparel has won Bachelor...

Fresh chef of Pukekohe

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In the highly competitive restaurant game, it’s not unusual to see crows circling, metaphorically speaking. However, Auckland’s Scarecrow appears to be thriving thanks, in part,...

Plastic fantastic

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A tomato grower from Waiuku is being hailed as one of the most exciting emerging installation artists in New Zealand. Jae Kang has an...

Counting on Skelton

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When former Pukekohe local, Joseph Skelton, heads across the ditch soon, he’ll need to be on song and on his toes, as JON RAWLINSON...
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