From left – Margot Harkness, Tracy Sawtell and Jane Duncan BY FRANK NELSON | PHOTO Luke Marshall READ MAGAZINE “We’re a strong team of smart, supportive lawyers,” says Margot Harkness, one of three directors of the law firm Stevens Orchard, which has offices in Nelson and Westport. “I think we have a lot to offer … Read more
From left – Rohan Shah and Inus Van der Westhuizen BY FRANK NELSON | PHOTO Lisa Duncan READ MAGAZINE Having won hundreds of medals and other accolades over the past three decades, Hunter’s Wines continues to lead from the front by recently gaining vegan certification from the New Zealand Vegetarian Society. Hunter’s, one of the … Read more
Artist impression of the Medical Kiwi facility BY Raelene Fraser READ MAGAZINE Medical Kiwi is getting ready to push ‘go’ in New Zealand as soon as the law allows. Local company Medical Kiwi has the green light to cultivate medicinal cannabis for research, in a state-of-the-art facility to be built in Brightwater next year. Medical … Read more
Louise Douglas in her boutique retail outlet and workshop on Hardy Street in Nelson BY LYNDA PAPESCH | PHOTO Aimee Macquet READ MAGAZINE Designs inspired by nature are the hallmark of Nelson-based Louise Douglas Jewellery. Unique, delicate pieces of nature re-created to evoke memories of special occasions and places are at the heart of this … Read more
Harvest team members Aaron Burtenshaw, left, and Sam Pearson BY PAUL MCINTYRE | PHOTO courtesy of New Zealand King Salmon READ MAGAZINE New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) is embarking on its most ambitious project to grow salmon in the open ocean. Public submissions are now open until 16 December for those who want to have … Read more
Clockwise – From left, Rod Bennett, Cameron Lankshear, Jason Miller, Adam Sumner, Rosie Golding, Doretta Hodgkinson, Patrice Calder, Karen Muir, Regan Wealleans and Greg Monk BY LYNDA PAPESCH | PHOTO Carrie Dobbs READ MAGAZINE When it comes to choosing where to spend our hard-earned money, most of us choose to support local businesses wherever possible. … Read more
Terry Knight, left, and Sue Bensemann with the new stills at Kiwi Spirits Distillery BY LYNDA PAPESCH | PHOTO Carrie Dobbs READ MAGAZINE Golden Bay is home to a huge host of innovative, creative types, many of whom try to capture its very essence or spirit in their artistic endeavours. One who has succeeded to … Read more
Anita Reiter, owner of Rouge Linen By LUKA DROPPERS | Photo KARAENA VINCENT READ MAGAZINE Inspired by the philosophy of designing clothing which is unique and empowers women to feel beautiful, Anita Reiter has gone ‘ROGUE’ and is paving her own path through the world of fashion. Needing to look after the planet and to … Read more
Anita Reiter, owner of Rogue Linen By LUKA DROPPERS | Photo KARAENA VINCENT READ MAGAZINE Inspired by the philosophy of designing clothing which is unique and empowers women to feel beautiful, Anita Reiter has gone ‘ROGUE’ and is paving her own path through the world of fashion. Needing to look after the planet and to … Read more
Kea Conservation Trust and DOC workers take blood samples from kea to test for lead poisoning BY SANDRINE MARRASSÉ | PHOTOGRAPHY NELSON FORESTS and MECHANISED CABLE HARVESTING (MCH) READ MAGAZINE Seeing kea in the wild is a really special experience. They are beautiful birds; majestic yet playful, sociable and highly intelligent. As they fly, we’re … Read more