Tame Your Mind
Words Harriet Boucher, Image Brydie Thompson There’s always that one person in your life who you spill the beans to, the person you confide in who gives sound advice. Debbie Eaton has been that person for many. When that dreaded c-word came in and changed the world, Debbie entered a period of reflection and quietness. […]
Locals Guide to Hamilton Central
Ask a local! It’s the best travel advice I can think of, so why not apply it to our home patch too? We asked a variety of people who work in Hamilton Central to give us their favourite places to eat, drink and hang out. Coffee We started with coffee. Where is their favourite spot […]
TARTIFLETTE
Words and Images by Fiona Hugues (pron /tart-ee–flett]/ – a French melty cheese, onion, spud & bacon situation) This is a bistro classic from the French Alps that my consort grew up with, eaten particularly around spring ski season when the days are sunny but you need something filling to banish the chilly nip. Insanely […]
Lifted Pilates
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan No photo credit Far more than a recent fitness craze, Pilates was developed in the 1920s when Joseph and Clara Pilates opened their ‘Body Conditioning Gym’ in New York City. Born in 1883 in Germany, Joseph Pilates was a frail child. Drive and determination saw Joseph overcome ailments like asthma, rickets and […]
Thorne Group- Building Relationships before Building Homes
Words Liz French, Images Brydie Thompson Since its inception in 2007, Thorne Group (TG Homes) has been a proudly family owned and operated building business, with the second generation of Thornes continuing the legacy. Their clients can’t speak highly enough of them. Exciting, enjoyable, stress free and fun are not words normally associated with having […]
Dot & Winnies
By Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee DeCaires There is something familiar about Hamilton central’s newest eatery – Dot & Winnie’s. It could be the space, which was once Mr Milton’s, a much-loved café that disappeared a few years ago. It could be the smiling faces that greet you. This small team, led by owners Mike and […]
Celebrating 30 years – The Framing Workshop
Words Megan Lyon, Images Ashlee DeCaires In her quietly determined way, Sarah Marston has built a business, honed her craft and been a driving force in Kirkiriroa/ Hamilton’s creative sector for three decades. The Framing Workshop, owned and operated by Sarah, turns 30 in September this year. She is marking this by inviting 30 plus […]
All the Way to Mexico
By Vicki Ravlich-Horan For me, one of the best things about travel is what you learn. This was very evident on a recent trip to Mexico, where I was also reminded about how little I know about this part of the world. It’s a destination that has long been on my wish list, but when […]
The Mandarin Tree Continues to Grow
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires The Mandarin Tree, run by dynamic mother and daughter duo, Claudia and Isa Aalderink, just got a lot bigger. What started with a chance detour to the dairy has grown into one of Waikato’s largest art galleries. Their original space was what caught Claudia’s attention nine years ago […]
Opito Bay Salt
Salt has been a vital part of human civilization throughout history, valued as a means of preserving food and enhancing flavour. Like wine, it has long been associated with a sense of place. Solnitsata, the oldest known town in Europe, was built around a salt producing facility. The port of Liverpool grew from a sleepy […]