Volunteer fire fighter, Assina Dalglish, has attended her fair share of significant call outs in the past three years, including the Loburn and Swannanoa fires in January as well as car accidents, natural disasters and medical events.
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Many of us work from home at some point, whether it’s a day a week or full-time. We might spread out on the corner of the kitchen table or take our laptop to the spare bedroom. But architectural designer, Josh Newlove, has created a home office that ticks all the boxes – great views of Mt Peel, close to the house, but far enough away to avoid disturbances.
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Turn off the highway to Waikuku Beach and there’s an instant holiday vibe in the air. Perhaps it’s the sea air and the picnicking families. Or the fish and chips and the beautiful views over the lagoon.
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There’s nothing like home baking to lift the spirits. One popular group shares with us how they spread a little happiness by delivering home baked goods to those who might be having a tough day.
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The road to Mesopotamia Station is a lonely one. But five days a week you will spot the postie, Matt Searles, travelling this route along with his trusty camera and capturing some stunning images of rural NZ.
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The North Canterbury town of Cheviot has all you need for a relaxing weekend away or summer stay. From bike tracks to beaches, camping to farm stays.
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This hundred-year-old homestead combines character and a sense of history. Trees tower overhead, peacocks stalk the lawn and it’s like stepping into another world.
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One North Canterbury resident fully embraces the spirit of Christmas when it comes to decorating.
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We all love the peonies that herald the start of the warmer weather. Recently, we caught up with the woman behind a paddock of peonies here in South Canterbury
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The playground at Caroline Bay will soon be ready. We caught up with the C Play team to find out more.
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A flower farm in North Canterbury is an inspiring kaleidoscope of colour and nature.
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A film producer in Loburn is helping to tell the fascinating stories of rural women.
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Waves lap and gulls call in the middle distance. This house on a quiet corner in the sleepy, seaside settlement of Waikuku feels like a holiday everyday.
With over 30 housesits under her belt the housesitter has learnt a thing or two about travelling light.
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Getting girls into agriculture careers is the aim of Girls Who Grow.
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A carefully designed extension brings extra space to a 1930s bungalow - creating a family home totally at one with its surroundings.
The best thing about riding with someone who doesn’t normally ride is that they don’t worry about anything.
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An architecturally designed farmhouse filled with carefully curated colour creates a beautiful, character-filled home.
Running 250 kilometres in the desert is an extreme endurance event not for the faint-hearted. One Rangiora resident shares his experience.
The After Hours Stylist, Kate Williams, shows us her amazing flower shed and provides the perfect inspiration for at home styling.