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Where the art of Edvard Munch comes alive: a city break in Oslo
As a new exhibition celebrating the portraits of Edvard Munch opens at London’s National Portrait Gallery, we take a trip to the artist’s home city in Norway. Ireach Ekeberg Park at sunset and walk along the muddy paths to find the viewpoint. The late winter sky is like a watercolour: soft blue and grey clouds layer together, with a sweeping gradient of yellow verging from tobacco stain to pale lemon above the distant, bruise-coloured hills.
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Source. theguardian.com, 12.03.2025
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Top six tips when starting your veggie garden
A trio from New Zealand have completed a 12-day Rickshaw Run covering more than 3000km in India. People from around the world can go on their own rickshaw marathon around India with the help from UK-based The Adventurists, with the goal for each team to raise at least 500 pounds for the Cool Earth Foundation.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 02.02.2025
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Kiwi trio complete 3000km Rickshaw Run through India's west coast
A trio from New Zealand have completed a 12-day Rickshaw Run covering more than 3000km in India. People from around the world can go on their own rickshaw marathon around India with the help from UK-based The Adventurists, with the goal for each team to raise at least 500 pounds for the Cool Earth Foundation.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 29.01.2025
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Kiwi Stefan Ozich achieves record feat of running length of Aotearoa - twice
Kiwi marathon runner Stefan Ozich has achieved a significant feat, running the length of New Zealand twice, all for a noble cause. Ozich set out on the incredible journey in efforts to raise $1 million for The Last Chance Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of men in New Zealand.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 22.01.2025
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New Zealand’s best loop walks
If you're looking for some beautiful loop walks this summer, travel writer Peter Janssen has you covered. Onekawa Te Mawhai regional park, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty. Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve, Owhango, King Country. Tawa Walk, Manawatu Gorge. Travis Wetland Circuit Walk, Christchurch. Farewell Spit - Inside/Outside Beaches, Golden Bay.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 22.01.2025
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Abseiler at work hanging from remote cliffs, to keep highways open
Sending a big rock sailing through the air then crashing into a valley far below gives a thrill that never grows old for Wayo Carson. He loved it when he was a boy, out rock climbing, and decades later he still loves it and it is his career. Back then he was throwing rocks. Now he shunts much bigger boulders down the hillsides using explosives and inflated rubber bags.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 19.01.2025
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Walking just 5 minutes a day makes a difference
With the start of the new year, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by unrealistic goals and fitness trends. But you don't need to follow those fads. Research shows that even a short amount of walking - one of the most accessible forms of exercise - can help set you up for success when working toward other fitness achievements.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 12.01.2025
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The 'superpower' helping Nigel Latta deal with incurable cancer
Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta is used to helping others. But the tables turned after an "incurable" gastric cancer diagnosis last year. He says optimism is a "superpower" because research has shown it does affect survival rates and the immune system.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 12.01.2025
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Take a hike - Ten of Aotearoa's best walks
Omanawanui Track, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, Editor and publisher of Wilderness Magazine Alistair Hall said the Omanawanui track is an escape, a world away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Auckland city. Rangituhi, Former Victoria University Tramping Club president, and lifetime tramping enthusiast Anita Radcliffe said she adored Rangituhi Hill, tucked behind industrial Porirua.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 12.01.2025
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Experience: I found treasures in a shipwreck
The sand swirled, and cleared. A flash of gold appeared and my heart leapt. Iwas 10 when I went on my first archaeological dig. I’d been exploring a clay pit near Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, where I grew up, and found the fossilised jawbone of a small ichthyosaurus, complete with tiny teeth. I took it to a local geologist – he was amazed at what I’d found and put me in touch with an archaeologist in Buckinghamshire, who took me to a dig site.
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Source. theguardian.com, 10.01.2025
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Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good for your health
It's never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we're on leave, our phones and laptops keep us tethered. Many of us promise ourselves we won't check emails during our break. But we do. Being away from the workplace, and even in a new location, is often not enough to detach psychologically. We might still be thinking about a demanding project we raced to finish or even feel guilty about leaving others to cover for us.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 25.12.2024
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Goat farmer can recognise the milking does from their udders
Thanks to goat milk, Andrea Gauland's son's eczema cleared up within two weeks. "He was a walking rash at seven years old because he drank a lot of milk and it was mostly cow milk," she said. Goat milk has been used for centuries to soothe and treat eczema-prone skin. The milk by nature contains fewer allergens (components that trigger an allergic reaction) than cow's milk, hence it may reduce eczema in children that are allergic to milk.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 06.12.2024
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‘You have to find your own recipe’: Dutch suburb where residents must grow food on at least half of their property
In the suburb of Oosterwold, a living experiment in urban agriculture, the 5,000 inhabitants find different creative ways to fulfil the unique stipulation. The eventual goal is to provide 10% of Almere’s food, which many see as ambitious but hopefully doable in time. Residents and experts alike also emphasise the potential for replicability. “Some of the things that we do could be implemented in other places in the Netherlands and beyond.
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Source. theguardian.com, 28.11.2024
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How many Chalamets does it take to cheer a city up? The rise of the celebrity lookalike contest
As doppelgangers of Jeremy Allen White, Paul Mescal and Dev Patel compete across the country, organizers say contests bring wholesome fun to a negative news cycle. The New York event that started the trend was organized by the YouTuber Anthony Po. He promoted the event to create a fun, positive video in contrast to the negativity he sees on the internet. “What’s really interesting about these events is the grassroots origins of these contests.
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Source. theguardian.com, 28.11.2024
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Seed library opens in Wellington
A new Wellington library initiative sees people not just picking up Jack and the Beanstalk the book, but the beans now too. Newtown Library's Kohinga Kākano has become the capital's first-ever seed library in a bid to help people grow their own kai. City libraries said a request for donations saw seeds pouring in from vendors up and down the country. "We've had more donations than we expected, there's been huge generosity."
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 29.11.2024
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I moved to another city – and found an unexpected way to make new friends
While self-help books might suggest manifesting new people in your life or cold-water plunges to change your entire personality, the key to finding a community is much simpler. If there is some magic secret to making new friends, it’s probably this: enthusiasm is everything. If you find something you are genuinely excited about then it’s much easier to find a community. Forcing yourself to try new things is also key.
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Source. theguardian.com, 26.11.2024
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Hiker discovers first trace of entire prehistoric ecosystem in Italian Alps
Melting snow and ice has revealed footprints of reptiles and amphibians, dating back 280 million years. A hiker in the northern Italian Alps has stumbled across the first trace of what scientists believe to be an entire prehistoric ecosystem, including the well-preserved footprints of reptiles and amphibians, brought to light by the melting of snow and ice induced by the climate crisis. The discovery dates back 280 million years to the Permian period.
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Source. theguardian.com, 14.11.2024
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What woolsheds in the heartland reveal about New Zealand
Annette O'Sullivan has captured the stories of the people and the history of 15 woolsheds in heartland Aotearoa. Her large hardback book Woolsheds - the historic shearing sheds of Aotearoa New Zealand is liberally sprinkled with photographs of the interiors and exteriors of woolsheds, captured by Jane Ussher.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 08.11.2024
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The Sega Saturn at 30: a pioneering games console ripe for rediscovery
A commercial failure by comparison with its rival the PlayStation, the Saturn nevertheless boasted stylish, genre-defining titles that are still played and beloved by retro games enthusiasts today. The console, which was launched in Japan on 22 November 1994, almost two weeks ahead of the PlayStation, is continually and pejoratively compared to its rival.
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Source. theguardian.com, 05.11.2024
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Have a stately Christmas: 10 historic houses and gardens to get the festive party started
Scrooge, Santa, polar bears, gingerbread and light shows are among this year’s seasonal family delights at castles, palaces and Palladian piles throughout the UK.
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Source. theguardian.com, 05.11.2024
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Lost Maya city with temple pyramids and plazas discovered in Mexico
Archaeologists draw on laser mapping to find city they have named Valeriana, thought to have been founded pre-AD150. After swapping machetes and binoculars for computer screens and laser mapping, a team of researchers have stumbled on a lost Maya city of temple pyramids, enclosed plazas and a reservoir, all of which had been hidden for centuries by the Mexican jungle.
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Source. theguardian.com, 29.10.2024
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Why we need bees in urban spaces
Cormack Farrell is the Head Beekeeper for the Australian Parliament in Canberra. It's a role that happened almost by accident. He was working for an engineering firm in downtown Canberra, and convinced his boss to let him keep bees on the balcony of their office. But when the firm had to move premises, there was nowhere for the bees to go. By lucky coincidence, Parliamentary Services was keen to host the bees as part of its sustainability strategy.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 29.10.2024
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Exploring the Silk Roads: 10 stunning sites in 10 countries from Turkey to China
There are extraordinary places to see and adventures to be had along the strands of the ancient Asian trade route. hether or not the term Silk Roads is a myth or a handy catch-all for a dauntingly wide geographical network spanning mountain chains, deserts, cities and seas, the idea of it still entices travellers. There are countless extraordinary places to explore along its various strands from Asia to Europe.
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Source. theguardian.com, 26.10.2024
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‘No one will save you’: tourists warned as volcanic site reopens in Iceland after six eruptions in a year
Local safety chief’s stark advice as visitors return to Grindavík – with more activity expected.
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Source. theguardian.com, 26.10.2024
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Stargazing on the Isle of Rum, Scotland’s first dark sky sanctuary
Thanks to the near nonexistent light pollution, the Hebridean island has been officially recognised as one of the best night skies in the world.
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Source. theguardian.com, 24.10.2024
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Meet your makers: the artisans who help make eating out magical
Bespoke ceramics, evocative music playlists, handmade leather aprons – we may not always notice them, but these are the things that make eating out magical.
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Source. theguardian.com, 20.10.2024
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The rollercoaster king: the man behind the UK’s fastest thrill-ride
John Burton was just 27 when he was put in charge of creating Thorpe Park’s biggest-ever project. Once too scared to go on rides himself, how did he become the architect of so many daredevils’ dreams?
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Source. theguardian.com, 24.10.2024
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Unguarded moments: small-town life in New Zealand and Australia in the 80s and 90s – in pictures
New Zealand-born photographer Kathryn McCool was a teenager and amateur behind the camera in the late 1980s when she began taking images of her community, family and friends. In nearly 50 never-before-seen photos, mostly shot in Palmerston North on black-and-white film with a Rolleiflex camera, McCool captures shopkeepers, young children and animals going about their lives.
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Source. theguardian.com, 23.10.2024
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What is New Zealand's best sausage?
As New Zealanders dust off their BBQs ahead of summer, a new national sausage champion is ready for grilling. A pork and leek sausage from Westmere Butchery in Auckland delighted the judges at the 27th annual Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition. The sausage beat out more than 800 other entries to take out the Supreme Award, which was announced Tuesday night.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 23.10.2024
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Northland business has high hopes for Korean plant hwangchil
The sight of a crop never grown before in New Zealand has been puzzling residents north of Kerikeri. The conversion of former dairy paddocks alongside State Highway 10 at Kapiro has sparked much conjecture in recent months about what the plants are, who's growing them, and why.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 23.10.2024
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Ans Westra's family try to track down any living subjects
Dutch-Kiwi photographer Ans Westra was a pioneer of New Zealand documentary photography for more than six decades, taking an estimated 320,000 images; 160,000 of them featuring people. Ans Westra pictured in 1974. Now her family, and the managers of the Ans Westra archive, are trying to track down those who feature in her work. The famed photographer died last year, at the age of 86.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 23.10.2024
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Northland recognised in National Geographic's Best of the World 2025
Northland has been named on National Geographic's Best of the World 2025, described as a list of the most exciting, meaningful and one-of-a-kind travel experiences for the coming year. The region makes it onto the list on the strength of its rare wildlife, in particular at the Poor Knights Marine Reserve, 25km off the Tūtūkākā coast north of Whangārei.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 23.10.2024
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Why you should let your dog have a 'sniffy walk'
We need to understand dogs and cats smell the world rather than see it. Dr Kat Littlewood, veterinary specialist at Massey University, told RNZ's Nine to Noon. Humans have 5 million scent receptors, dogs have 300 million, she said. "That's going to give them a huge capacity to see the world, but in scent form.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 23.10.2024
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Maritime trailblazer settles in for next adventure on Rakiura
The country’s first female maritime pilot has come into port for the last time. Joanne Farmer “went to sea” aged 18, and spent nearly three decades guiding ships into Lyttelton, but the trailblazer says she’s now done her dash climbing aboard.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 22.10.2024
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How pets see the world
Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about ‘animal senses’, and how dogs and cats 'see' with their noses. She says humans need to remember this when interacting with animals.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 22.10.2024
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Afraid of rejection and humiliation? Here is how to take up space with confidence
Everyone feels like a shrinking violet now and then, but it needn’t hold you back. Experts share their tips for speaking out, socialising and leaving timidity behind.
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Source. theguardian.com, 20.10.2024
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Strolls with stops use more energy than continuous walking, scientists show
Researchers show more energy needed to get going than later in walks when body is working more efficiently.
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Source. theguardian.com, 16.10.2024
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Traces of meeting hall and houses found at bronze age site in Germany
Archaeologists say site near Seddin once had surprisingly densely populated community of farmers and traders.
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Source. theguardian.com, 15.10.2024
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In Jordan, a ‘Stunning’ Discovery Under Petra’s Ancient Stone
A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Source. nytimes.com, 15.10.2024
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Meet the man with NZ's largest gemstone collection
Vince Burke first became fascinated with gemstones fishing for groper with his dad at Birdlings Flat, near Christchurch. "As a child, I'd sit on the beach with dad, and I'd pick up the coloured stones."
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 26.09.2024
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Old Havelock post office for sale - shark included
Marlborough man Ross Brownson is one of New Zealand's most skilled taxidermists. He specialises in fish taxidermy and his creations can be seen at Te Papa, in museums, boardrooms and lodges all around the world.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 14.10.2024
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Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy is on a National Geographic expedition called "Roots of the Pacific", a voyage from Honiara in the Solomons to Auckland via Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and Norfolk Island.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 14.10.2024
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Twisted Citrus: more than just an orange orchard
Bron and Sandy Kemp are the owners of Gisborne-based Twisted Citrus. Their business took a hit when the road network was wiped from Cyclone Gabrielle, but were lucky that the orange orchard went largely undamaged.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 14.10.2024
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Not any old rubbish: Edinburgh’s Mound was built to order from rubble, pipes and oyster shells
Excavation of famous site solves 200-year mystery and sheds light on history of the growing city.
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Source. theguardian.com, 13.10.2024
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Introduce cats and dogs gradually to prevent fighting, study finds
First meetings between new puppies and cats should be taken slowly, say Dogs Trust researchers.
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Source. theguardian.com, 12.10.2024
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Sumba’s sandalwood ponies
The small, resilient horses are more than just working animals – they are cultural symbols.
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Source. theguardian.com, 08.10.2024
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‘Coolest job on Earth’: Antarctica welcomes new postmaster
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust fills vacancy at world’s most southerly post office, as well as recruiting team to monitor wildlife and carry out building repairs.
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Source. theguardian.com, 09.10.2024
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‘Reconnecting with our glorious woodlands’: why we should all get out into the forest
With the leaves turning golden, now is the time to visit the woods, says the author of a new book, and perhaps learn how to better protect them too.
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Source. theguardian.com, 05.10.2024
Wellington's thriving food co-op helping customers skip the supermarket
A Wellington fruit and vege co-op is using its buying power to bypass supermarkets in a bid to get better deals for both consumers and suppliers.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 07.10.2024
The British brothers balancing cycling and songwriting
UK brothers Felix and Morris Winby recently embarked on a 1,000km cycling tour from London to Lyon. The pair, who grew up in the English countryside, spend half of their time on long cycling trips, but this time left with a mission to create music on the road.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 26.09.2024
By volunteering around the world, I found my purpose in life, my husband and my roots
Working with charities, farms and rural development projects has been life-changing for our writer – and is something anyone can do, regardless of background.
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Source. theguardian.com, 21.09.2024
Tramping this spring? Why not clean a hut?
If you're planning on heading out into New Zealand's backcountry this spring - why not adopt a hut? Federated Mountain Clubs is seeking keen trampers to help look after New Zealand's network of public huts.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 19.09.2024
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Former animal services officer Betty Hall with great advice on understanding dogs, training puppies and getting canine harmony in the home.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 18.09.2024
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy joins Kathryn to talk about walking the Golden Stairs track at the entrance of the Whangape Harbour on Northland's west coast.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 16.09.2024
How mudlarking on the Thames unlocks London’s secret riches
As the London Museum announces a mudlarking exhibition, mudlarker Lara Maiklem says combing the foreshore can transport you back in time.
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Source. theguardian.com, 20.09.2024
Jasper, garnet, sometimes sapphires: pocketfuls of treasure at Gemstone Beach
At Orepuki, on the remote south coast of New Zealand’s South Island, a bed of riches colour the shoreline, bringing gem hunters from near and far.
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Source. theguardian.com, 20.09.2024
Who is behind the Kiwi accent on Slovakia's train announcements?
A Kiwi travelling abroad was on a train in Slovakia, when she heard a familiar accent come over the speakers.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 17.09.2024
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy joins Kathryn to talk about walking the Golden Stairs track at the entrance of the Whangape Harbour on Northland's west coast.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 17.09.2024
The inner-city garden using food scraps to create top grade soil
An urban compost project has fostered an ingenious way to turn all kinds of waste food into fertiliser.
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Source. theguardian.com, 13.09.2024
I’m 70 years old – and climb a mountain every day
When people see my physique, abs and mental state, no one can believe my age.
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Source. theguardian.com, 13.09.2024
Out & About: Celebrating spring
The Timaru Artisan Farmers Market held its Father’s Day Spring Market in Timaru on Saturday. Timaru Herald chief photographer John Bisset went along and captured these images.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 04.09.2024
Viennese waltz: top travel tips for a spin around Austria’s capital
From the ferris wheel featured in the Third Man to an evening with Mozart and the world’s largest collection of Klimts, here’s how to make the most of a break in Vienna.
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Source. theguardian.com, 01.09.2024
‘Even in the teeth of a gale, she has time for a hula’: the sailor breaking barriers on the Pacific ocean
First female Fijian sail master on traditional vessel Uto ni Yalo led a difficult week-long voyage to the Pacific leaders’ summit in Tonga.
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Source. theguardian.com, 27.08.2024
The Pantry Staple That Can Change Your Cooking
There are so many kinds of red-pepper flakes. Getting to know them all can give your dishes a glow up.
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Source. nytimes.com, 23.08.2024
‘A Box of Surprises’: a Rotterdam Apartment That’s Only 74 Square Feet
Two architects in the Netherlands made the most of the tiniest of spaces, “maximizing absolutely everything.”
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Source. nytimes.com, 23.08.2024
36 Hours Denver
Catching tantalizing glimpses of the snow-capped Front Range becomes addictive in Denver, whether you’re running through one of more than 280 city parks, gazing through a restaurant’s west-facing windows, or just strolling between breweries and art museums — an activity even more inviting when temperatures start to cool down.
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Source. nytimes.com, 22.08.2024
36 Hours Provincetown, Mass.
Located at the tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown has overlapping — and sometimes competing — identities.
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Source. nytimes.com, 15.08.2024
36 Hours Helsinki
For seven consecutive years, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world, and summer is the brightest, cheeriest season to visit its capital.
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Source. nytimes.com, 08.08.2024
36 Hours Salzburg, Austria
Summer is when Salzburg, the compact Austrian city of medieval alleys, majestic Alpine views and just 150,000 residents, bursts to life.
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Source. nytimes.com, 01.08.2024
‘People think they’ll smell but they don’t’: inside the Namibian homes built from mushrooms
A sustainable project aims to repurpose encroacher bush to create building blocks to solve Namibia’s housing crisis.
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Source. theguardian.com, 18.07.2024
Shackleton: Famed explorer's Endurance ship gets extra protection
A protection perimeter drawn around Endurance, one of the world's greatest shipwrecks, is being widened from a radius of 500m to 1500m.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 09.07.2024
Fidlets, fingies and riding a doo: study sheds light on Antarctic English slang
Dr Steph Kaefer spent three weeks documenting unique colloquialisms on the frozen continent after newcomers were struck by the distinctive vocabulary.
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Source. theguardian.com, 20.06.2024
From cold showers to hot tomatoes: 10 of Michael Mosley’s top health tips
The TV presenter who died this month was full of ideas for single actions that could benefit body and mind.
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Source. theguardian.com, 15.06.2024
‘Pillars, pergolas, palms and pines’: readers’ favourite gardens in Europe
Our tipsters’ horticultural finds from Hanover’s formal terraces to the world’s oldest university botanical garden in Padua.
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Source. theguardian.com, 31.05.2024
10 of the best gardens in Europe you’ve probably never heard of
From Amsterdam to Athens, these beautiful unsung spaces exhibit a riot of colour, elegant design, history and tranquility.
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Source. theguardian.com, 01.06.2024
Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.
For generations, residents of Collyweston — a village in central England snuggled up against the River Welland — passed down stories of a grand Tudor palace, of royal processions through the valley below, of the mother of a king who had called it home.
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Source. nytimes.com, 26.05.2024
South of France, but not as we know it: exploring Nîmes and the Gard
Unesco listing for the city’s Roman temple put this city on the map last year, but there are uncharted delights in the surrounding towns as well.
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Source. theguardian.com, 20.05.2024
Walking the ‘outdoor capital of Scotland’: 25 years of the Cateran Trail
Straddling Perthsire and Angus, the five-day, 64-mile hiking route takes in soaring mountains, golden glens and some beaver-curated rewilding.
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Source. theguardian.com, 21.05.2024
Free lunches, brain breaks and happy teachers: why Estonia has the best schools in Europe
How did a small, relatively poor country become an educational powerhouse? Creativity, autonomy and a deep embrace of the digital age.
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Source. theguardian.com, 27.03.2024
‘I feel more connected with humanity’: the club where phones are banned – and visitors pay for the privilege
You’ll need to hand over your phone before you can grab a coffee at the Netherlands’ Offline Club, or attend a music event from Off the Radar. Why are the Dutch so keen on digital detoxes – and are there lessons for the rest of the world?
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Source. theguardian.com, 08.05.2024
The Denmark secret: how it became the world’s most trusting country – and why that matters
There are real benefits to a society where people feel safe enough to leave their babies and bikes on the street. How have the Danes achieved this level of faith in their fellow citizens?
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Source. theguardian.com, 22.05.2024
Fireflies are nature’s light show at this West Virginia state park
By protecting natural darkness, Watoga State Park inadvertently created a haven for thousands of synchronous fireflies.
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Source. nationalgeographic.com, 18.05.2024
From Lincoln to Anne of Cleves, these 5 official portraits created quite a stir
King Charles III’s official portrait is stirring conversation, but it’s far from the first to do so. Throughout history, portraits have often been sources of controversy, blending fact and fiction.
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Source. nationalgeographic.com, 18.05.2024
How to walk the Tour des Combins, the best long-distance hike in the Alps
For a different side of a classic, the Alps have no shortage of lesser-known walking trails and alternative hiking experiences, leading to towering peaks and gentle meadows. Along the way, pick up new skills, meet welcoming locals and form friendships to last a lifetime.
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Source. nationalgeographic.com, 18.05.2024
Where to eat in Mumbai, the Indian megacity that's obsessed with food
Inventive chefs are sharing their stories through food in India’s ever-evolving west coast metropolis, but the city’s appetite for street food, thalis and Parsi dishes remains a comforting constant.
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Source. nationalgeographic.com, 20.05.2024
The ‘Yosemite of South America’ is an adventure playground in Patagonia
Follow in the footsteps of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in this rugged frontier in Chile that has everything—except the crowds.
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Source. nationalgeographic.com, 21.05.2024
48 hours in Cologne, Germany’s most laid-back city
Cologne cathedral, Europe’s biggest collection of pop art and vintage shops are all less than four and a half hours from London by train.
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Source. theguardian.com, 13.05.2024
Mother's Day: 'I love being needed'
Three New Zealand mothers talk about their experiences - a 'miracle' baby, parenting as a trans woman and what it's like to have three sets of twins.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 11.05.2024
Can I get a little more eco-friendly every day? Four tips for a greener mindset
Developing a daily practice of sustainability can help ease your anxiety about the future – so I tried it out for a week.
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Source. theguardian.com, 06.05.2024
France reclaims world record after baking baguette measuring 140.53m
Parisian bakers have claimed victory over rivals in Italy who created a baguette almost 133 metres long in 2019.
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Source. theguardian.com, 05.05.2024
Rolly the foster dog: ‘He rescued us’ say owners
Rolly's first toy was a small, second-hand teddy bear. It was the only thing he brought with him when he was delivered to Caitlin Nugent and Robbie Macgregor in August 2021.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 04.05.2024
Noisy, performative and unapologetically non-European: Nigeria welcomes a museum like no other
The John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos ‘pops with colour and sound’ in a dazzling departure from the colonial model.
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Source. theguardian.com, 30.04.2024
Chewing over the South Asian fascination with paan in New Zealand
A specialty Indian digestive made from betel leaves is experiencing a surge in popularity nationwide. Paan, which is made from betel nut leaf and consumed with slaked lime, rose petal jam and mouth fresheners such as cardamom and cloves, has fascinated South Asians for centuries.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 26.04.2024
In Japan, ramen isn’t just a bowl of food, it’s a way of life
Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favourite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal. What awaits might be just a dive, but a hot bowl of ramen rarely fails to hit the spot.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 26.04.2024
Dorset couple find 17th-century treasure hoard while renovating kitchen
‘Poorton coin hoard’, discovered under floor by Betty and Robert Fooks, expected to fetch £35,000 at auction.
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Source. theguardian.com, 18.04.2024
Vegan chocolate crowned Supreme Champion at Outstanding Food Producer Awards
A New Zealand chocolate touted as being 'so good it doesn't taste vegan' has been crowned Supreme Champion at this year's Outstanding Food Producer Awards.
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 18.04.2024
New Plymouth farmers market shortlisted for OrganicNZ award
The Taranaki Farmers Market in New Plymouth has been recognised as one of the best in the country.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 09.04.2024
The botanical wonderland that used to be a dairy farm
When Leonie Hofman moved to the Eltham dairy farm 35 years ago, the garden, named Leonie’s Garden, was merely a twinkle in her eye compared to what it is today.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 06.04.2024
South Canterbury eateries among NZ’s best gastropubs
Overcoming challenges and adapting to change has landed two South Canterbury eateries on a list of the top 50 eateries of their type in the country, and their operators say they are prepared for winter.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 03.04.2024
Let’s move to Disney town! Will life in its 2,000 themed homes be a dream or a nightmare?
Starting at $1m, a Disney home offers Disney art classes, Disney dinners, a Disney clubhouse and a Disney lake that never changes colour. We explore the House of Mouse’s plans for curated living.
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Source. The Guardian, 08.04.2024
It’s like travelling back 700 years: healthy pleasures in rural Andalucía
A group of seven Moorish villages in southern Spain are the perfect place to recharge – offering mountain air, sparkling springs and any excuse for a party.
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Source. The Guardian, 26.03.2024
‘I’ve never seen lily pads so big’: readers’ favourite gardens in Europe
Our tipsters enjoy glorious fragrances and waves of shimmering colour at historic and absorbing gardens from Spain to Sweden
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Source. The Guardian, 08.03.2024
Pride season is here - all the biggest rainbow events coming up
This week sees the launch of the Pride season in New Zealand and over the next few weeks get ready for a bountiful supply of rainbow flags, and general heightened sense of ‘fabulosity’.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 31.01.2024
The best under-the-radar tracks in the North Island
As summer fades into autumn, there are still plenty of chances to get out into the great outdoors here in Aotearoa.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 11.03.2024
Tōtaranui Ranger hero of our inland tracks
Exploring the high Inland Tracks of Abel Tasman National Park (ATNP) has long been on my bucket list.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 09.03.2024
Market day a meeting of the like-minded
On the 19th of March the Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) has arranged for a fantastic opportunity for producers in the Nelson Tasman regions.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 05.03.2024
Naseby: Why you need to visit this South Island tiny town
It might be known for cold winters, but this tiny mountain town is full of warmth for those who visit.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 05.03.2024
Cape Reinga to Bluff: Triumph for classic car lovers
Members of a classic car club in New Zealand have completed a drive from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 11.03.2024
The benefits of slow travel
The slow travel movement is gathering momentum as travellers seek less stress and a lighter environmental footprint, as well as deeper connections to the places they visit.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 17.03.2024
More than 4000 people get a taste of Havelock mussel festival
Salmon was seared and mussels were shucked as local bands and beloved Kiwi performers set the musical background at the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 17.03.2024
10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure
Fancy sea trekking, swim running or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands
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Source. theguardian.com, 16.03.2024
Guinea pig show coming to Waimate for first time
Mr and Mrs South Island will be revealed in Waimate, and while they may be wearing their finest outfits, competitors won’t be able to answer any questions from the judges.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 12.04.2024
From techie to market gardener - 'Getting made redundant really pushed me'
Being made redundant from her job in the tech industry was the nudge Morgan Kane needed to get into market gardening.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 08.04.2024
Marlborough Lines lights up Blenheim for centenary
A 10m-tall spaceman will light up a Blenheim park this weekend as a company reflects on the century that has passed since it first flicked the switch.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 10.04.2024
Swap meet to celebrate 40 years in South Canterbury
It’s been a mainstay in the lives of many a bargain hunter and motor enthusiast - now the South Canterbury Vintage Car Club Swap Meet and Bazaar will celebrate its 40 year anniversary.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 04.04.2024
Spectacular autumn adventures: New Zealand by rail
Stretching between New Zealand’s largest city and its windy capital, the Northern Explorer showcases some of the best landscapes to be found on the entire North Island.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 09.04.2024
What happens to the coins tossed into Rome’s Trevi Fountain?
As visitors’ coins splash into Rome’s majestic Trevi Fountain carrying wishes for love, good health or a return to the Eternal City, they provide practical help to people the tourists will never meet.
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Source. reuters.com, 16.02.2024
By the numbers: All the critters and cookies Air NZ transported last year
Airlines don’t just transport human passengers – but also lots of pets and native species for relocation.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 16.01.2024
In pictures: All the good folk of the Urenui Rodeo
It was a typically hot and dusty experience at the Urenui Rodeo on Saturday, where photographer Vanessa Laurie caught up with a few of those who gad about in denim jeans and Stetson hats.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 11.03.2024
What’s on in Manawatū this weekend and beyond
The country comes to town for the New Zealand Rural Games this weekend.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 07.03.2024
Woodbury Harvest Gala to celebrate start of autumn
Woodbury buildings will reap the benefit of the harvest, with things looking autumnal in the Geraldine village as residents prepare for a gala celebrating the change in season.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 08.03.2024
All trails lead to Waikaia for Goldfields Cavalcade
All trails are leading to Waikaia this week as it prepares to host the 31st Goldfields Cavalcade on Saturday.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 29.02.2024
Mountainbikers hit the hills for Cavalcade
Margo Goodsell of Wanaka had a list of adjectives to describe her mountainbiking trail on the 31st Goldfields Cavalcade last week.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 11.03.2024
Wellness festival to be held in Mackenzie
An inaugural wellness festival taking place in the Mackenzie District hopes to make Lake Tekapo/Takapō “synonymous” with wellbeing.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 17.03.2024
My hammock was my window on to the valley: a new type of walking trail in the Swiss Alps
The world’s first hammock hiking trail in southern Switzerland takes hikers into quiet corners of the Alps – with their beds in their backpack for lazy pit stops and overnight stays
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Source. theguardian.com, 18.03.2024
Great Taste Trail generates more than $34m over year
A scenic cycling path popular with locals is having an economic impact on the region worth tens of millions every year, a recent report says.
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Source. stuff.co.nz, 18.03.2024