From hustle to heart
Taking the leap from the corporate world into the not-for-profit sector isn’t without its challenges
Sponsored: A new way forward for custom branding
What started as a small home-based venture has grown into a thriving business, seamlessly blending c
Working dogs of Nelson
Imagine walking into work and being greeted not by emails and deadlines – but by wagging tails and h
Sponsored: From expert travel advice to wellness retreats
For independent travel broker Sarah McDonald, the love of travel runs deep. What began as a passion
Sponsored: Redefining contemporary design
Abbie Scott’s IOStudio in Richmond contains an array of her work as a mixed-media artist, designer,
My Home: Paula Holden
It was a full-circle moment when Paula Holden moved into the Dodson Valley villa she had once lived
Accordionist Extraordinaire
Vienna-based accordionist, Ryan Simpson has toured Europe, starred on TV talent shows, and wowed cro
Painting, the backdrop to family life
Twenty years ago, Dan Hennah left a career in the movie industry to found the successful Sublime Cof
Finding home in Nelson
Originally from Japan, Eri Tanaka has been living in Nelson since 2017, and while it took a while to
Sponsored: Love the skin you're in
Lacey Boyd, the compassionate founder of Luminous Skin, has dedicated her career to helping people l
Lost and found pets
For 10 years, frantic local pet owners have resorted to one invaluable resource when trying to find
Sponsored: Golden Bay's luxury escape
There are few places as magical in the world as Golden Bay Holiday Park’s section of Tukurua Beach,
Sponsored: On the couch with with Red Dragonfly Travel owner Philip Hodges
Forging a successful Nelson-based travel business, Red Dragonfly Travel owner Philip Hodges talks to
The Happy Angolan
Custodio Victorino survived a traumatic childhood in Angola’s civil war – seeing death and violence
Six strings and a free spirit
Bo Ade-Simpson is a guitarist, improviser, and creative force behind Dorado Whakatū, a production co
Getting to know... Superintendent Tracey Thompson
Tracey Thompson, Tasman District Commander, is a leader deeply rooted in community and family values
Collector of curiosities
Most people adopt a pared-back décor style when it comes to their home. Even those of us who are par
Sponsored: Heritage meets creative vision
The Protean Art Gallery, owned by Erin and Sue Roughton, is located in the centre of Nelson’s art pr
Shimmering artwork full of meaning
Andy Malcolm lives in a house full of paintings, photographs and sculptures, but one artwork really
Sponsored: How to compost at home using cold-composting methods
Cold composting is a slower, more passive method of composting that allows organic materials, like k
My Home: Alex and Chris Chisnall
Alex and Chris Chisnall have created a warm, vibrant home in Atawhai, blending eclectic style with m
The call of adventure
Andreas Gabriel, a health and safety consultant originally from Germany, has called Nelson home for
Sponsored: On the couch with Richard Washington
New Zealand’s oldest state secondary school, Nelson College has a new Principal/Tumuaki. Nelson Maga
Sponsored: Empowering wellness, movement, healing and community
In the heart of Nelson, life and business partners Kate Burton and Dave Agnew have built a wellness