Features

Come on in! A look inside the New Zealand home

What does home mean to you? We meet some New Zealanders who generously opened their homes to us, revealing a huge range of what ‘home’ means to people – and why it matters to all of them.

Q&A with trail runner Mal Law

Wānaka-based Mal Law woke one morning and made it his mission to be anything but ordinary.

Go on, take a risk! Throw yourself off a zipline platform, leap out of a plane, ride a horse to see the view or dive into the blue. New Zealand is well known for its high-action tourist attractions; thousands of people from around the globe come here seeking thrills. But pushing the limit of your usual comfort zone needn’t involve fear. A multi-day hike, a kayak adventure on the Waitematā Harbour, or experiencing an event for the first time might also fit the description.
Here’s a selection to inspire your summer planning.

Q&A with Claire Conza

Founder of Make Give Live, Claire Conza, is spreading warm fuzzies, one beanie at a time.

Staying on the sunny side

Life hacks for winter - how to get through the colder months.

Q&A with Derek Handley

AA Directions magazine speaks with entrepreneur, Derek Handley, about the importance of connecting with our communities.

We can be heroes

Solving problems is a big part of how we operate every day. Mostly, we barely notice that we’re even facing a problem – we just go ahead and tackle it, without missing a beat. At other times, of course, they are more challenging. Some problems need an inventive, resourceful approach.
Here, we talk to some inspiring Kiwis who found creative solutions to tricky challenges. To a degree, they’re heroes.