By John Cohen-Du Four | Photography Supplied by Brook Sanctuary READ MAGAZINE   14.4km of pest-proof fencing on Nelson’s doorstep Imagine a vast swathe of pristine pre-European native bush; a huge area with absolutely no introduced predators — no rats, stoats, possums, feral cats. A place where New Zealand’s unique and endangered wildlife can thrive, … Read more

By Lynda Papesch Photo Lamirana READ MAGAZINE In a first for Blenheim, the town will next month host the New Zealand Brass Band Championships. The hills around Marlborough will resonate with the sound of brass in July as around 30 bands from throughout New Zealand contest their annual championships in Blenheim. For five days – … Read more

By John Cohen-Du Four READ MAGAZINE Film-maker paints with light Movie maestro Vincent Ward is bringing two visual art mind-blowers to Nelson. He talks to John Cohen-Du Four. Light Nelson and the Suter Art Gallery play host in June and July to the latest artistic output from one of this country’s most unique cinematic voices. Vincent … Read more

By Renée Lang Photo Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE The thing about running a successful business, whether it’s a small operation or a large company employing many people, is that you want to be able to get on with running it. After all, you’ve got it that far – so why not stick with what you’re … Read more

By Renee Lang Photo Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE (L to R) Sonja Hamilton, Hitomi Nagahama, Angie Marshall and Vicki Chapman. Step through the tall wooden doors out of the bustle of the city, climb the elegant staircase, and you’ll find yourself somewhere special. Somewhere you’ll not want to leave in a hurry.  Renaissance Organic Hair … Read more

By John Cohen Du-Four Photo Tim Cuff READ MAGAZINE Picture by Tim Cuff 5 April 2018 – Ken Green’s logging crew in action near Mount Duppa, Nelson, New Zealand – for Nelson Forests’ piece in Wild Tomato: Ryan O’Hagan with the tethered felling machine As a company at the very forefront of the New Zealand … Read more

BY RENÉE LANG PHOTO DOMINIQUE WHITEF READ MAGAZINE For Kristin Nimmo and her family, their development of the Olive Estate Lifestyle Village is very much about honouring the heritage of the land.  Over just a few short years a large tract of semi-rural land in Richmond has sprouted an attractive low-rise lifestyle village development comprising individual streets … Read more

By Brenda Webb READ MAGAZINE One of New Zealand’s oldest boarding and day schools for girls is also one of the most forward-thinking. St Margaret’s College’s high ratio of staff to students, emphasis on pastoral care, leadership, compassion and internationally focussed education provide its graduates the best start in life. Principal Gillian Simpson has lead … Read more

Photo Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE It is rare in the painting industry for a company to outlast its founder, but McKenzies (or Ray McKenzie and Sons, to give the firm its full title) is still going strong 70 years after it was founded. Ray McKenzie established the company after returning home from World War 2. He … Read more

By Frank Nelson Photo Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE Debbie Cooper is passionate about providing people with a highly professional and personalised real estate service. “My goal is to build a referral business where the client experience is so good they just can’t help but tell all their friends.” In just a few short months, the … Read more