A Horticultural Heartland

A Horticultural Heartland

A decade ago, master nurseryman Graham Windross was looking for fresh pastures for his business to flourish. He settled on the green fields of Clevedon. Graham WindrossExecutive Director at Zealandia The major Zealandia Horticulture greenhouse facility now nestles on...
Fields of Dreams

Fields of Dreams

Clevedon: The Heart of New Zealand Polo In Clevedon, the elite sport of polo is given a friendly Kiwi twist. Here, nestled in the expanding rural community, everyone’s welcome to rub shoulders with the rich, famous and sometimes even the royal. The village is renowned...
Duder Regional Park

Duder Regional Park

On Franklin’s eastern edge, Duder Regional Park stretches out into the Hauraki Gulf, a peninsula surrounded by sea and sky. It’s the first part of the region to greet each sunrise, as the day breaks across the water and the land glows gold. For early walkers, it feels...
A Marriage of Past & Future

A Marriage of Past & Future

Nick Jones and Josephine Elworthy are staunch Clevedoners. Their work invigorates some of the village’s most historic buildings. It’s a marriage of business nous, equestrian sport and unbreakable community spirit. Under the banner of Hololio – Hawaiian for...
A Land for Rovers

A Land for Rovers

Meet Francis Hewitt It feels like eyeballing the human embodiment of one of the machines he painstakingly restores, alongside his colleagues Mike Blake and Turoa Royal. He exudes the same robust confidence. It taps into a similar history of resilience and practicality...
Clevedon Farmers Market

Clevedon Farmers Market

The Clevedon Farmers Market, a Sunday tradition, is a must-visit for food lovers seeking fresh, locally grown produce. With over 60 seasonal and permanent stalls offering everything from fresh vegetables to artisan products, the market also hosts Twilight Markets in...