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Angel Nobel, with sons Charlie (left) age 18 months and Archie (four), launched Little Rides in May after attending a charity gala focused on encouraging young people into trades. Supplied. Children from Ashburton to Ashley can now enjoy a ride-on experience they will never forget, thanks to a new Canterbury business that uses digger hire to fund free rides for children who might otherwise miss out. Little Rides, launched in May by Christchurch mother and banking professional

Recipe courtesy Nadia Lim These Vietnamese-inspired meatballs are packed with flavour. Ideally cooked on the BBQ for that smoky char, they’re lifted to new heights by the addictive Peanut Chilli Crack — a spicy, salty, crunchy topping that brings heat and texture to every bite. Serve with noodles and lettuce cups, or straight from the pan with a cold beer. A true crowd-pleaser. SERVES 4–6 Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes PEANUT CHILLI CRACK ½ cup roasted peanuts1 c

Entrepreneur Taylor McConnell has branched out into tallow skincare – a niche market that has seen a surge in popularity. Supplied. Mushrooms and skincare might seem like an unlikely combination, but it’s a winning one for North Canterbury entrepreneur Taylor McConnell. When Taylor McConnell walked away from running a car yard almost a decade ago, he knew one thing for certain: he didn’t want to work for anyone else again. What he didn’t know was that a chance encounter with

"Farming is like being a slave to the most beautiful master," says Nadia Lim. "It consumes you. It's your home, your workplace, your life. But it's so beautiful, and it teaches you so many lessons." At Royalburn Station, perched high above Arrowtown on the Crown Range, Lim's days move with the rhythm of the land — and the happy chaos of three young boys. It's a long way from the TV studios and My Food Bag boardrooms where New Zealand first came to know her. Now, alongside her

The old hospital was originally opened in 1922. Claire Inkson Nine months after turning the key on Rotherham’s landmark former Amuri Hospital, Sarah and Michael McGregor are still uncovering the building’s character - sometimes under coats of paint. “The whole place was whitewashed, hiding a multitude of sins. We found purple skirting boards, a black room, orange paint over lino, but we also found original doors and historical lamps tucked away,” Sarah says. The property, whi

Cristy Benson ready for another adventure, overlooking Lake Pukaki. Supplied. At 43, Cristy Benson did what many dream of, but few have the courage to attempt. She traded a stable career in agricultural data analytics for a Ford Ranger, a Jayco caravan, and a life on the road with her two dogs and a camera. She has travelled the length of the country and is now in the South Island, through farm gates from Cheviot to the Ashburton Lakes and the Mackenzie Country. What began a