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Turning the tide
Clean-ups organised by Sustainable Coastlines have rid New Zealand’s beaches of hundreds of tonnes of waste – and it’s just getting started.
Paint the town
Auckland’s commercial art scene is flourishing thanks to agile business models and an abundance of talent. We meet the gallerists championing their multicultural hometown.
Gently does it
From soothing swims in Athens to sleep-easy stays in South Africa, our restful agenda comprises escapes and retreats to help you slow down, unwind and live in the moment.
All change
New Zealand’s most populous city is having a bit of a makeover. And now a spate of new boutiques and restaurants are adding to its charm.
Pump action
Proving ballet isn’t just for the young, a troupe of Auckland women in their sixties and beyond is dancing to keep fit and happy.
It’s all to play for
We’ve put together a squad of marauding mayoral superstars willing to put in 110 per cent. Goals win games and, from improving transport to tackling racism, our team has plenty of top scorers.
Ask the experts
Auckland’s mayor, a Slovenian urban planner and Taiwan’s cycling maven all have one thing in common: they want to improve the way you get from A to B.
Architecture
From a Swiss school putting good architecture on its curriculum to a fix for a Warsaw eyesore.
Spreading the word
Maori Television is breathing life into a threatened language through its indigenous broadcasts. But will naysayers and a tight budget halt the network’s progress?
Welcome to the land of prosperity and opportunity
New Zealand is welcoming a modern gold rush of international investors and entrepreneurs attracted by the prospects of fresh business opportunities, a warm welcome and an unrivalled quality of life.
