Your garden, November 22nd
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‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth, short life
‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth, short life
Virgillia oroboides is widely known as keurboom in its native homeland of South Africa, translating to "choice tree" for us in New Zealand.
In harmony with nature
In harmony with nature
Gillian Vine reflects on the greening of King Charles III and the influence this has had on the gardens at Highgrove.
Serving good hearty kai
Serving good hearty kai
Written with a focus on manaakitanga — hospitality and generosity and whanaungatanga — the importance of gathering and sharing kai with loved ones, Christall Lowe’s new book dives deep into her...
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Showcasing the diversity of Waitaki Valley wines
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Showcasing the diversity of Waitaki Valley wines
I think this happens to me every year: one minute it’s early spring, the next Christmas feels like it’s knocking on the door.
Brew marks 100 years of Four Square brand
Brew marks 100 years of Four Square brand
On July 4, 100 years ago, a bloke called Heaton Barker idly drew a square around the date on his desk while on the phone discussing the formation of a grocers’ co-operative buying group.
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Watercress soup
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Watercress soup
Watercress is fantastic at the moment. It can be eaten raw in a sandwich or tossed through your salads.
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Upcycling far from downgrading
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Upcycling far from downgrading
Josie Steenhart takes a look at this year’s winners of the Mindful Fashion NZ Circular Design Awards.
Kitchen at heart of student memories
Kitchen at heart of student memories
As I wrap up my third year studying culinary arts here in Dunedin, it feels fitting to reflect on the wild, wonderful journey it’s been — especially now that I’ve been sharing my thoughts on food...
Adding value to what we grow
Adding value to what we grow
Chutney could provide a clue to getting out of the pickle we're in.
Nothing beats travelling by rail
Nothing beats travelling by rail
Visit some of Europe’s great capitals by train in this extract from Lonely Planet’s "Dream Trips of the World".
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Lost jobs don't pay
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Lost jobs don't pay
A physiotherapist with 18 years' experience is watching his house deposit draining away, spent on household bills because he cannot get a decent job.
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Focus on love, health and happiness
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Focus on love, health and happiness
Lisa Scott hopes for a banquet of love, health and happiness this Christmas.
Notes from a literary life
Notes from a literary life
Papers left by Janet Frame illustrate a life of literature and adventure, write Anna Blackman and Kirstie Ross.
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History hewn from native bush
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History hewn from native bush
The owners of a historic brick and ferntree Dunedin home are preparing it for its next chapter, Kim Dungey reports.
The spectacle of stellar death
The spectacle of stellar death
A few weeks back, while testing a new colour camera at the University of Canterbury’s Mt John Observatory, I photographed a genuinely remarkable object.
Avoid temptation to plant seeds all at once
Avoid temptation to plant seeds all at once
It's warming up out there and now is the prime time for sowing seeds for your flower and vegetable gardens.
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A dome away from home
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A dome away from home
Alyth Grant scopes out an escarpment.
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Ahead of his time
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Ahead of his time
Enthusiastic citizen scientists with a great passion for their subject sometimes make discoveries which leave academics in the dust.
Mediterranean history to savour
Mediterranean history to savour
Sicily is a nation within a nation; the adjacent ball to Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula, writes Mike Yardley.
