BY RENÉE LANG | Photography ISHNA JACOBS READ MAGAZINE Olivia Bird positively fizzes with enthusiasm as she describes how she feels about OBD, her landscape design business. It’s clear that Olivia is passionate about her work and although she only established OBD a relatively short time ago, she already has an impressive portfolio of clients, … Read more
BY BRIGIT WEAVER READ MAGAZINE Tucked away in a tranquil corner of the Marlborough Sounds is a five-star luxury resort that epitomises the very best of New Zealand. Set on gently rolling bus-clad hillside with the pristine waters of Queen Charlotte Sound lapping at the doorstep, this secluded and tranquil retreat is a sanctuary in … Read more
View to the jetty at Punga Cove Resort Photography Marlborough Tour Company READ MAGAZINE Two iconic Marlborough lodges, which were recently purchased by locally-owned Marlborough Tour Company, hope to welcome more Top of the South guests to come and explore the beauty of their own backyard. Popular Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove Resort, both located … Read more
Riders try out the new Trail section and stop for a break at the Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe By Sandrine Marrassé and Jacquie Walters | Photography Jess Kell READ MAGAZINE Tasman’s Great Taste Trail is a drawcard for the Nelson Tasman region, for visitors and locals alike. The Great Taste Trail is part of Nga … Read more
Cheena Windleburn and PA Jasmin Ashley By Renée Lang | Photography Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE Nelson Appearance Medicine is subtly changing lives across the Top of the South, delivering its clients more confidence in how they look and feel. There’s an old adage “look good, feel good” which aptly sums up the ethos at Nelson … Read more
Richard and Elina Ussher By PHIL BARNES | Photography George Guille READ MAGAZINE Cable Bay Adventure Park has new owners and is going through an exciting stage of rebranding and new development. Owner Richard Ussher says there is already an impressive list of attractions at the 500-hectare park, but they are keen to add to … Read more
Paddling with Waka Abel Tasman at Split Apple Rock | Photo: Ian Trafford By RENÉE LANG READ MAGAZINE Take a glorious day. Combine it with a scenic harbour and stir through some sun on your face and a gentle breeze through your hair. Add platters of delicious food. This surely has to be a fail-safe … Read more
BY EDDIE ALLNUTT Comedy, Crime, Drama Stars: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, Tom Waits Director: David Lowery 1h 33min, PG 13 The old man is Forrest Tucker. The gun, well that wasn’t really needed, since he believed that violence was for amateurs and the best stickup men were like actors, able to … Read more
Ben and Sarah enjoying a martini By SHELLEY GRELL | Photography By CARRIE DODDS READ MAGAZINE The world’s biggest little secret in Golden Bay is a spirited sensation that’s tickling its customers pink. Spiced with captivating infusions of cardamom, coriander seeds, peppercorns, liquorice and angelica root, Dancing Sands’ hot-selling Sacred Spring brands are challenging the … Read more
By FRANK NELSON | Photography By ISHNA JACOBS READ MAGAZINE Richard Butler, well known in Nelson for such disparate roles as founder and director of successful technology company BlueBerryIT and bass player with popular local band The Immigrants, has added a new chapter to his varied career. He’s now working with Genratec, a professional coaching … Read more