Finding sanctuary at Sanctuary Mountain One of the few stands of ancient forest left in New Zealand, Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato is so special that kākāpō are set to be released here in 2023. It will be the first time the endangered parrots have been
Waiorongomai Valley offers myriad tramping tracks including the historic Butler’s Incline. Step back in time and follow pack tracks and old tramlines from the Waikato’s gold mining days in Waiorongomai Valley. The former gold mining area, located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park, offers up several tracks and
With a small budget and grand aspirations, Smart Living Spaces architectural designer Sharon Robinson has achieved a stunning renovation of her Hayes Paddock home. Photography Helen Jones. After a long search Sharon Robinson finally found the house of her dreams. A small semi-detached heritage home on the
