Be in to win a two-night stay at Big Hill on Banks Peninsula, valued at $1050 each. The rugged, wild coastline of Banks Peninsula is best viewed from the cosy corner of Big Hill, a coastal hilltop hideaway built by the enterprising Craw family. Soak in the stone tub while admiring distant views of Kaikōura, or mosey down to the walking-access- only Raupō Bay — a trip illustrated on our latest cover. Enter below for a chance to win a two-night stay at Big Hill, a luxurious glamping escape, for two. Travel to and from Banks Peninsula is not included. Read more about the Craw family in the May/J ..read more

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April 23, 2024 Dear Subscriber, The final issue of NZ Life & Leisure has been dispatched. Due to severely challenging economic conditions, it is not possible to continue publishing. At this stage, we are unable to provide any remaining issues of your subscription and we are not in a position to provide refunds. As we work through this process, we are consulting with and taking advice from our professional advisors. Thank you to those readers who supported the magazine as a subscriber and we appreciate your patience during this time. Any further information relating to subscriptions will b ..read more

A billion stars over Lake Wairarapa. Keeping the Wairarapa in the dark is a six-year mission for a resident and his band of like-minded enthusiasts. Words: Marisa King Six years ago, on a clear Wairarapa night, retired journalist Ray Lilley gazed up at the stars and had an idea. At the time, Ray was growing olives in Martinborough, though he had spent 15 years reporting on New Zealand events for the global news organisation, Associated Press. One issue he wrote about that intrigued him during his journalism days was the campaign to create New Zealand’s first Dark Sky Reserve, Aoraki-Mackenzi ..read more

Aotearoa’s beloved roly-poly piggies are making a big noise overseas – with good reason. Words: Michael Andrew Out of all of New Zealand’s typical farm animals, kunekune are arguably the most quintessentially Kiwi. These pigs have become a mainstay of New Zealand farms and rural properties, charming everyone they meet with their portly frames, distinct chin tassels (piripiri) and lovely, docile temperaments. But such awesome animals can’t be kept secret for long, and it was only a matter of time before the rest of the world caught on. In recent years, a wave of overseas farmers and homesteade ..read more

Despite growing up in the vibrant Māori communities of Paraparaumu and Waikanae, Hemi Sundgren felt disconnected from his ancestral land and language. His quest to reclaim identity and te reo Māori has put him in the roles of historian, artist and tribal leader. Words: Amokura Panoho  Photos: Daniel Allen PEPEHA Mai i Waitapu ki Rangataua, mai i Miria te Kakara ki Whitireia Whakawhitia te moana o Raukawa ki Wairau ki Whakatū Ko Ngāti Raukawa, Ko Ngāti Toa, Ko Ngāti Koata, Ko Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai ngā iwi Ko Tararua te pae maunga, Ko Kāpiti te motu, Ko Te Rau o te rangi te moana. From W ..read more

This summery cocktail is often made with uncooked pureed fruit, but roasting the peaches develops their flavour and adds an extra sweetness. Recipe and photo: Emma Boyd INGREDIENTS 6 peaches 2 tablespoons sugar 750ml prosecco mint sprigs, to serve METHOD Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut the peaches in half and remove their pits. Arrange the fruit cut side up in an oven-proof dish and sprinkle over the sugar. Seal with foil and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until soft and beginning to collapse — the time will vary depending on how ripe the peaches are. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool ..read more