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Top Marques with Michael Mills: The Porsche Popularity

Why have older air-cooled Porsche’s been commanding ever-increasing premiums over the past decade or so? Is it because they ooze a nostalgic coolness that is being lost with modern motor cars? Is it because their simplicity offers a driving enjoyment that is hard to find in their newer counterparts? Or, is it simply because they […]

Superb Subaru Outback: Armstrongs

I’m sure if you ponder long enough, you will begin to think of a number of family or friends who have owned a Subaru Outback. Ben Selby reports. Since the late nineties, this rough and ready, go-anywhere wagon has been a firm favourite amongst the Kiwi adventure set and family buyers alike. The essence of […]

The Future of Wool

BY ALICIA CARR Wool is one of the world’s oldest and most sustainable, versatile fibres. Sourced from animals including sheep, alpacas and goats, wool production is a notable part of the New Zealand economy, an unsurprising fact considering the sheep population here is roughly five times that of humans at 25.07 million. New Zealand exports tens […]

Flavour and quality guaranteed: The Vagabond Chefs

In need of a new spot for date night or a catering service for your next big event? Look local. Established in 2015 as a small food truck, The Vagabond Chefs is a Christchurch-based bar, restaurant, and catering service, whose owners spent their time travelling around New Zealand serving their delicious “Asian-inspired Kiwi classics”. The Vagabond […]

Make the Crossover

By Ben Selby The Mazda CX-30 is one of those urban crossovers that seem to do just about everything well. Now with the introduction of the CX-30 SP25, Mazda has added to the range by giving the CX-30 some extra kudos both outside and under the skin. At $45,990, the SP25 sits above the base […]