Finding your roots
Where are we from? There's a resurgence of interest in genealogy; it inspires study, new connections and travel. Here, we look into how history is kept safe and explore modern ways to trace your ancestry. We search for clues to our own family stories, meet people who found long-forgotten forebears and talk to families who have come home.
The Luminaries
There are around 40 lighthouses still standing around New Zealand, and visiting them will take you to some of New Zealand's wildest corners. Here is Ray Salisbury's guide.
We Love Winter
AA Directions has put together a scrapbook about the joys of winter to help you combat the winter blues & get through this most divisive of seasons.
Game Changers
AA Directions speaks to three altruistic New Zealanders who have found creative ways to help others.
How To Do (Almost) Everything
Have you ever wanted to put down a hangi? Find south? Change a tyre? Start your own blog? AA Directions tells you how!
Motorheads
We speak to a cross-section of New Zealanders, all of whom are passionate motorists, about why their motoring infatuation means so much to them.
About Turn
AA Directions meet a mixture of inspiring people who have completely changed career direction, following their passions to create new lifestyles.
Country Idyll
City-dweller John McCrystal gets a healthy dose of genuine grassroots as he ventures to Methven, exploring the New Zealand institution of A&P shows.
Carry On Camping
We feature camping in our summer 2011 issue. A celebration of the classic Kiwi summer tradition: where to go, what to take & how to have the most fun.
Funky Towns
We went in search of New Zealand's funky towns. Read about the four towns we consider to be genuinely full of character.