Goats are intelligent, inquisitive, and social animals Created for the Ministry of Primary Industries  All animal owners have a legal responsibility to provide for their animals under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. By knowing and meeting your responsibilities, you can avoid fines, or in more serious cases, prosecution. Goats are intelligent, inquisitive, and social animals. If you are thinking about adding goats to your lifestyle block, here are some tips about how to provide for their health and welfare. Check your property is appropriately fenced. Your local council may also have specifi ..read more

As the adage goes, “The eyes eat first.” NZ Life & Leisure food editor Emma Boyd knows first-hand the benefits of colour. She reveals how Resene paints help elevate her food photography. Created for Resene When did your interest in composition and colour first begin? I have fond memories of being eight or nine years old, carefully arranging the treasures I collected on the set of drawers in my room. I would place that there or this here, then take a few steps back to survey the scene. Pinned to the wall above was a collection of fans from my grandmother’s travels through Malaysia and Japa ..read more

Oizys – Goddess of Emotion, Abhishek Chauhan, India Be prepared to enter a spectacular dreamscape made from wearable art from around the world. What: 2024 World of WearableArt (WOW) Show: DREAM AWAKE When: September 26th – October 13th, 2024 Where: Wellington’s TSB Arena Tickets on sale now. The 2024 WOW Show: DREAM AWAKE will bring the magic and vibrancy of WOW back to the heart of Wellington from 26 September to 13 October, delivering a mesmerising journey into a world between worlds at the TSB Arena. This year’s show will consist of six awe-inspiring dreamscapes directly influenced by the ..read more

Once a competitive eventer, Amanda Collier still loves to ride. She gets out about twice a week on either old mate Yogi Bear (left) or Bella, with her jack russell/fox-terrier-cross Onyx for company. A garden designed in 1936 is showing its age — quite beautifully — in the hands of another generation of the same clan on a farm that’s been in the family for more than 100 years. Words: Kate Coughlan  Photos: Alanah Brown Farming was enjoying good wool cheques in 1936 when Amanda Collier’s great-uncle Bill Duncan built his bride, Joyce, a new home on his farm inland from Taihape. Bill chos ..read more

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

Be in to win one of two copies of Dare to Retire free, valued at $39.95 each. Retirement is a considerable lifestyle shift. Mother and daughter Di Murphy and Kristin Sutherland help those aiming to take time off for a fun-filled retirement in their new book, Dare to Retire Free. Readers can find practical encouragement to plan this significant life change. Enter below for a chance to win one of two copies of Dare to Retire Free. Be in to win one of two copies of Dare to Retire free, valued at $39.95 each Name* First Last Email* Phone* Address* Street Address Suburb Town / City Post Code ..read more

Be in to win one of two copies of The Seduction of the Honeybee, valued at $65 each. How does the honeybee see the world? The Seduction of the Honeybee by photographer Craig P Burrows is full of photographs in UVIVF (ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence), allowing a mesmerising glimpse of the world from a bee’s point of view. Coupled with research from some of the world’s leading bee, pollination and medical experts, it is a must-read for any budding apiarist. Enter below for a chance to win one of two copies. Be in to win one of two copies of The Seduction of the Honeybee, valued at $65 ..read more

Be in to win one of two copies of Play Wild, valued at $29.99 each. Sometimes, there’s nothing more satisfying than just getting your hands in the dirt — an experience children know all too well. Join them by tackling one of the deliciously hands-on projects in Play Wild, a colourful and delightful book entailing nature craft projects for tamariki. From miniature gardens to pressed flowers, there is something beautiful for everyone. Enter below for a chance to win one of two copies. Be in to win one of two copies of Play Wild, valued at $29.99 each Name* First Last Email* Phone* Address ..read more

Be in to win one of two copies of The Laden Table, valued at $59.99 each. From growing up in Malawi, spending 20 years in Britain, another two decades in New Zealand and connecting with her Indian heritage, Ashia Ismail-Singer’s cooking is a beautiful mishmash of cultures and flavours. She shares them in her third cookbook, The Laden Table, full of recipes to share “infused with spice”. Enter below for a chance to win one of two copies. Be in to win one of two copies of The Laden Table, valued at $59.99 each Name* First Last Email* Phone* Address* Street Address Suburb Town / City Post Co ..read more

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