Podcasts about Matakana

On today's episode of the REX Rural Exchange news podcast, Dom talks with Kirsty McKay, co-owner of Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room in Matakana, about becoming the first brewery in NZ to achieve B Corp certification, the consolidation of the craft beer market and the changing tastes of beer drinkers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kirsty McKay, co-owner of Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room in Matakana, about becoming the first brewery in NZ to achieve B Corp certification, the consolidation of the craft beer market and the changing tastes of beer drinkers... He talks with Matt Holden from Mates of Mates for Mates (#MOM4M) about the Hawke's Bay A&P Rural Roundup coming up this Thursday (Oct 24th), what's on offer this time round and the idea behind the event... And he talks with Bernard Anselmi, Herd-i Area Sales Manager, about what the Herd-i system offers farmers, its use of AI technology in detecting lameness and the upcoming on-farm demonstration days in Southland. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Charlie's Gelato in Matakana has been scooping awards all year...but making gelato and sorbetto the way the Italians do it.

Firefighters are continuing to battle hot spots on Matakana Island near Tauranga. A massive vegetation fire broke out on Saturday - it's since been contained to a perimeter. Incident Controller Jeff Maunder says drone technology has been extremely useful in fighting the fire as it eliminates guess work around where the hot spots are. He told Tim Dower this fire could be just the beginning. Maunder says it's expected to be a hot and dry summer which makes fires more likely.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Dr Tony Townsend began his career in medicine in 1969, being a general practitioner wasn't considered a specialty. That change would come two and a half decades later, in 1995, after much pushback from the medical profession. It's one of many changes Dr Townsend has seen over his 48 years as a GP in Rotorua. Not only has technology, the understanding of disease and the diagnostic process evolved, but also how doctors interact with patients. Dr Townsend became a Member of the Order of Merit for his services to health in 2015. He retired in Matakana in 2018, and speaks to Kathryn Ryan about his just-released a book, Not just a GP: More than just a memoir.

There are hopes that the new speed cameras being installed in Auckland will change driver behaviour. They measure the average speed a vehicle travels between two cameras and will only ticket drivers if the average speed between them is over the limit.   Research shows they can reduce road injuries or fatalities by more than 50%.  Driving safety instructor Tony Williams told Kate Hawkesby that the sophisticated cameras are likely to have an astronomical cost.   The cameras are being installed at Matakana, Dairy Flat, Redvale, Whitford, Karaka, and Glenbrook, with testing starting in December.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madeleine  Eskedahl is the best-selling author of crime thrillers set in seaside, New Zealand. Local policemen, Bill Granger is hoping for a quiet off season, but when a narcotics drop goes badly wrong and a man ends up overboard a straightforward case turns into a complex web of small town secrets. Hi, I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler and on binge reading today, Madeleine talks about growing up on a beautiful Norwegian island. and then exchanging it all for the Kiwi coastline, as well as about the creative spark she's always felt within her and has always nurtured. Giveaway This Week In our giveaway this week, Cool Off With A New Book, a wonderful selection of entertaining fiction, free to download for a limited time. It includes Susannah's Secret my own #2 book in the Home At Last series set in 19th century San Francisco. DOWNLOAD FREE BOOKS https://books.bookfunnel.com/cooloffwithanewbook/8tho8xx8vh Details for where to find the books to download, as well as links to the things we discuss including Madeleine talking about the book she's reading at the moment, can be found in the show notes for this episode on the website, www.thejoysofbingereading.com. And remember if you enjoy the show, do leave us a review, so others will find us too. Word of mouth is still the best form of recommendation and a wonderful way for people to find the show and great books they will love to read. Links in Madeleine Eskedahl episode Scandinavian Writers Madeleine loves: Camilla Lackberg: https://camillalackberg.se/en/ Mari Jungstedt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Jungstedt Linda Olsson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Olsson Anna Jansson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Jansson Other books she is reading: Nikki Crutchley: To The Sea and In The Blood. https://www.nikkicrutchley.com/ Paul Cleave: The Pain Tourist.  https://www.paulcleave.com/ https://www.paulcleave.com/books#/new-gallery-1 Vanda Simon: Expectant and the Sam Shepard series. https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/authors/Vanda-Symon/157008107 Jane Harper: Exiles. https://janeharper.com.au/ Adrian McKinty: The Chain.  http://officialadrianmckinty.com/ Tom Mitchell: The Penguin Lessons..  https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26192990 Ngaio Marsh Awards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngaio_Marsh_Awards Where to find Madeleine Eskedhal online Website: https://www.madeleineeskedahlauthor.com/ Instagram: @madeleineeskedahlauthor/ Facebook: @madeleineeskedahlauthor/ Email: madeleineeskedahlauthor@gmail.com Introducing Madeline Eskedahl thriller author Madeleine Eskedahl - Matakana Seaside thrillers Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Madeleine. Hello, Madeleine, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Madeleine Eskedahl: Hello, Jenny. Thank you so much for having me on the show. Jenny Wheeler: It's really fun to be able to interview a fellow Kiwi because this is an international show. And you're not that far away from me, are you? Give international readers a sense of where you are in New Zealand. Madeleine Eskedahl: I'm located north of Auckland, about 70 km. iI's about an hour's drive in an area called Matakana, which is quite a famous wine area. And it's full of beautiful beaches, incredible bushwalks and just the most beautiful environment. And we have lots of visitors come through both in the summer and on a weekend. It makes it the perfect place to sit a pacey crime thriller. How Madeleine settled on the crime genre Jenny Wheeler: That's it. And this book we're going to be talking about today, Rings On Water, is the second in a crime series called The Matakana Series. So very appropriate. When I first met you, which was quite a few years ago now, we were both vaguely circling in the romance writer area. And I was assuming you would be writing romances, so what made you get into the crime genre? Madeleine Eskedahl: I don't write romance,

INTERVIEW: Louis Baker on new single 'Misty in Matakana' by Candice Clark on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is the alluring title of the latest exhibition by sculptor Louise McRae. She's been described as an alchemist of materials for the way she manipulates everything from concrete to metals. In he Auckland show, brass, copper, alloy and enamel are combined and pleated with fabrics, then combined with material felts that she's painted. Louise tells Lynn Freeman that she took her exhibition's title from a book by conservation biologist Thor Hanson . Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change showed how animals and plants are currently responding and adapting to climate change. Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid by Louise McRae opens on 12 November at WRW. & Co furniture showroom in Matakana in Tamaki Makarau.

Seit #11 bekommt Ihr eine Woche lang täglich was auf die Ohren. Und zwar Insider-Tipps zu allem Schönen, was Ihr in und um Auckland auf jeden Fall nicht verpassen solltet! Den Anfang hat in #11 meine Freundin Petra gemacht, ich habe gestern berichtet und heute ist Simone dran - auch ihre Tipps natürlich in den Shownotes. Und Dave macht wieder den Conferencier. Auf meinem Instagram-Account könnt Ihr die Tipps auch nochmal nachlesen und Fotos dazu anschauen. Übrigens - bei GrabOne findet Ihr auch immer mal gute Deals zu einigen der Aktivitäten Auckland Deals • GrabOne NZ Hier nun also Simones Tipps: 1. Eine Radtour immer am Meer entlang: Von der Innenstadt (Startpunkt zum Beispiel am Ferry Terminal) nach Kohimarama oder weiter bis nach St Heliers und zurück. Zwischendurch eine kleine Stärkung im Little Kohi Deli oder im Bistro in St. Heliers. 2. Zum Woodhill Mountain Bike Park. Liegt etwa 40 Autominuten außerhalb von Auckland. Räder könnt Ihr dort ausleihen und einen Kletterpark gibt es auch. Und - sehr im Kommen hier! - Disc Golf. Kennt Ihr das? Woodhill Mountain Bike Park - Auckland's Homeground for Mountain Biking (bikeparks.co.nz) 3. Eine Erklimmung des Vulkans Mount Eden, besonders schön bei Sonnenuntergang. Ist natürlich eher ein Spaziergang als eine Erklimmung ;-). Der Mount ist einer von Aucklands 48 Vulkankegeln und der höchste natürliche Punkt Aucklands: Discover Auckland | Mount Eden & Kingsland | Aucklandnz.com 4. Der Samstags-Vormittags-Markt in Matakana (8-13 Uhr), 80 km nördlich von Auckland. Herrliche Köstlichkeiten, auf jeden Fall vorher NICHT frühstücken und dann dort etwas genießen! Alles toll dort: Gemüsestände, Food Trucks, frisches Brot, fantastischer Kaffee und drumherum kleine Geschäftchen, ein hübsches Kino (geht mal hoch in den Wartebereich - so gemütlich!). Der Matakana Old School Antiquitätenladen ist ebenfalls einen Abstecher wert. Direkt beim Haupt-Marktplatz ist eine kleine Holz-Plattform, von der aus man die zahlreichen Aale im Flüsschen füttern kann - viele nehmen ein paar Scheiben Weißbrot mit zum Markt, um die Aale zu füttern! Und ganz sweet: Hunde können beim Hundesitter abgegeben werden, bekommen dort Streicheleinheiten und Wasser. Schaut mal auf der Webseite - da seht Ihr Fotos dazu. Außerdem: Es gibt - ein Stück die Straße runter - nochmal einen kleineren Markt (halb draußen, halb drinnen) FARMERS MARKET — Matakana Village 5. Im Stadtteil Newmarket shoppen und sich treiben lassen - von Café zu Galerien und kleinen Designer-Läden und dann mal wieder was essen. Um sich für den kurzen Spaziergang hoch auf den Mount Hobson (auch ein Vulkankegel) zu stärken. 6. Float Culture - lasst Euch eine Stunde lang treiben in den Floating Tanks. Und danach eine Massage-Behandlung bei Simone! Ab nächster Woche sitze ich an der Rezeption - vielleicht sehen wir uns ja dort. Float Culture - Auckland's Floatation Tank Centre Bis morgen! Ach so - und hinterlasst sehr gerne eine gute Bewertung für meinen kleinen Podcast, damit er wachsen, gedeihen und gefunden werden kann. Fragen an mich? Immer gern her damit. Hier oder auf meinen Instagram-Accounts: *Aliki_Tsiantoulas und/oder *PodcastAlikiinNeuseeland Dort gibt's auch Fotos und Videos zu meinen hier geteilten Geschichten (und mehr...) Wenn Ihr Schmuckliebhaber seid oder Eure Liebste/Liebsten gern beschenkt, könnt Ihr natürlich auch immer gern in meinem Etsy-Shop vorbeischauen: "Aliki in Neuseeland" https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/alikiinnewzealand --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aliki7/message

Matakana to the world

Massimo Morellato è lecturer alla Auckland University of Technology (AUT) e segue diversi temi di ricerca tra i quail: turismo, sostenibilità, sport e tecnologia legata al turismo.  Massimo ha ottenuto un Ph.D. in Marketing and Management all'Università Bicocca di Milano, dove ha ottenuto anche un Post-graduate certification in Education and Pedagogy, è Dottore Magistrale in Computer Science ed è stato ricercatore alla Simon Fraser University di Vancouver in Canada. Massimo ha diversi anni di esperienza in progetti di ricerca sugli impatti e le legacies dei grandi eventi come le Olimpiadi Invernali e, più recentemente, ha condotto progetti sui Winter Games in Queenstown e Wanaka. Proprio per questo motivo con Massimo abbiamo parlato dell'economia di tali eventi considerando i loro costi, sempre superiori rispetto al previsto, e i benefici, spesso indiretti e difficili da valutare in maniera esaustiva. Massimo ci ha anche parlato di alcuni studi che sta realizzando: sulle aree sciistiche della Nuova Zelanda, che sono molto importanti nell'emisfero sud, sul volontariato in occasione dell'America's Cup 2021 ad Auckland e sul rural entrepreneurs e turismo, con particolare riferimento a Matakana e Casterlrotto in Sudtirol. Ringraziamo gli sponsor di questo episodio: l'Ambasciata d'Italia a Wellington  www.ambwellington.esteri.it , il Ministry for Ethnic Communities www.ethniccommunities.govt.nz e Casamassima, prodotti eccellenti della cucina artigianale italiana  www.casamassima.co.nz Ondazzurra è in diretta ogni domenica alle 11.20 su 104.6 FM  

A statue of King George V in Matakana has been beheaded for the fourth time in 20 years.The statue's conservator Adrienne Miller has said on social media that she wants to move it somewhere else and is clearly not safe there.Adrienne Miller joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVE

Amber Rose, Founder & Director - WILD DELICIOUS. Her deep passion for fermentation and brewing started when she developed a serious autoimmune disease. At times unable to leave the house, suffering from debilitating symptoms. In a determined effort to restore her health, she started making probiotic rich foods and drinks to support her gut health and boost her immune system. After a year of consistently eating and drinking fermented foods and reversing all her autoimmune disease symptoms she decided to turn her passion for making delicious ferments into a business. She started to commercially produce fermented drinks and foods at the Matakana Farmers market in the summer of 2018. Her free-range childhood was spent on an organic farm north of Auckland. Her mother is Kay Baxter the world renowned seed saver and organic gardener, regenerative agriculture and permaculture pioneer. After leaving New Zealand in her late teens to pursue a career in food, she travelled the world working as a food stylist for the UK's top magazines and TV shows, and cooked for the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Chris Martin, Mathew Bellamy, India Waters, Sadie Frost and Kate Moss to name a few. She has written four cookbooks which have all become international best sellers. She now live on the Matakana coast with her two children and building the Wild Delicious business is her full time job. Find Amber: @wild_delicious www.wilddelicious.co.nz ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️. To learn more about the Seven Unicorns, the 4 Pillars of Health Protocol and my range of detoxification and alkalising formulas please go to www.amandaallen.com.au use code HEALME for 10% off #allthelove

So once again, we await another announcement about our gradual stumble towards something someone might laughably call freedom  At 4pm, the Government should confirm their in-principle agreement to lower Auckland to Level 3 Step 2.  Otherwise known as a bit of a shop and up to 25 people outdoors, otherwise just as you were, please.  The whole thing is dependent on vaccination rates and hospital beds.  The Government has specified 90 percent double jabbed for freedom, but that could all be reversed if a surge depletes our hospital capacities.  So, everything is based on vaccinations.  Which is why the conversation needs to be re-framed.  It's not about taking Auckland out of lockdown and allowing them to travel.  Auckland has beds and will break the 90 percent barrier in just over a week.  It's about closing down the areas with the lowest vaccination rates and least hospital beds.  Which is why Christmas holidays are still under threat.  The places with the best beaches have the worst vax rates.  Gisborne, Coromandel, Whangamata, Northland and even glitzy Matakana.  It's time for the tourism entities and local DHBs to step up and demand an effort.  The sort of effort Auckland has already done  Meanwhile the vexed vaxxed issue continues to be Māori rates.  They continue to lag.  Jack Tame yesterday on Q and A said Māori disparity the biggest failure of Covid response. But who's failure?  I asked the question on Twitter yesterday. Based on their experience and the carnage of the 1918 Spanish flu then I would have thought that Māori would crawl over broken glass to get the jab. What do you call this hesitancy and it's motives  In response, a Māori intellectual, who only got double jabbed this week, wrote me this.  “I'd call it post-colonisational trauma, mistrust of abusive authority, loss of rangatiratanga, reactionary expression of cultural suppression, defensive response to perceived threat based on historic experience, ingrained lack of self-value arising from generational state abuses”  That, to me, is an over intellectualisation and considering it comes from leaders it's concerning.  If you don't want a repeat of your great grandparents slaughter, get to a pharmacy now guys. It's sounding like martyrdom if you don't. 

For almost 40 years, horticulturalist Hamish Alexander has been growing capsicums in at Omaha Flats and now employs more than 150 people. His business, Southern Paprika is one of many food producers featured in a new book from food writer Lauraine Jacobs. It takes a village, a guide to Matakana and its surrounding districts - showcases the local artisans, food businesses, wineries, breweries, restaurants, cafés and boutique accommodation. Matakana is well known for its Saturday morning market and the area is not just a bounty of food, but is a leisure mecca with beautiful beaches including Omaha and Tawharanui, regional parks and cycle trails. Hamish Alexander and Lauraine Jacobs talk to Kathryn about all the area has to offer and Lauraine has a recipe for making fritters out of Mahurangi oysters.

For almost 40 years, horticulturalist Hamish Alexander has been growing capsicums in at Omaha Flats and now employs more than 150 people. His business, Southern Paprika is one of many food producers featured in a new book from food writer Lauraine Jacobs. It takes a village, a guide to Matakana and its surrounding districts - showcases the local artisans, food businesses, wineries, breweries, restaurants, cafés and boutique accommodation. Matakana is well known for its Saturday morning market and the area is not just a bounty of food, but is a leisure mecca with beautiful beaches including Omaha and Tawharanui, regional parks and cycle trails. Hamish Alexander and Lauraine Jacobs talk to Kathryn about all the area has to offer and Lauraine has a recipe for making fritters out of Mahurangi oysters.

Today we called Matakana in the A to Z of New Zealand and called local Matakana resident and broadcaster Kate Hawkesby. We might be in a bit of trouble after making that call... We also talk smells that throw you back to your childhood (like playdough and deep heat!) We also catch up with pop trio (and brothers) AJR, who have just been certified GOLD in New Zealand with their song 'BANG'. We also opened the phone lines to listeners to tell their stories about where they've been stuck... We got some interesting stories...

Join Vanessa Wards, Director & Guide at Kiwiness Tours, as she takes us on a beautiful journey of owning a business! Born and bred on the Matakana coast, Vanessa (aka Ness) talks to Linda about her Kiwi bird spotting tours at Tawharanui Peninsula and the wine tasting tours she's created in the region.“I grew up at Tawharanui Regional Park, as my dad is the ranger there. This area is so beautiful so I started offering a range of tours, leveraging off the little wine trail we have here on the Matakana Coast,” says Ness. “By night I go out to the Tawharanui Peninsula and do three-hour Kiwi-spotting tours.  I just love it.” Ness started her business two years ago after returning home to the area following six years in Queenstown, where she worked as a tour and hiking guide. The entrepreneur shares he business story here. For more info visit - kiwinesstours.co.nz

We went on a roadtrip over the weekend to the rural town of Matakana where we watched an old-school sci-fi flick with the one and only Rhys Darby! Hear about Hamish's big fan-boy moment and Jasher's favourite part of the cult classic that they went to see. Some of the topics touched on this episode: Flash Gordon, Hammer Horror, more Studio Ghibli and... bathrooms? Send us an email with any feedback or topics you'd like to hear us ramble about at collectaneaofeverything@gmail.com. Big thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for our artwork and Anton Brown (ACBLNB) for the theme music!

Julie Paama-Pengelly (Ngaiterangi - Te moutere o Matakana) describes herself as a practitioner of political identity activism through the teachings and practice of mahi toi, predominantly Tā moko. Living and working in te rohe o Tauranga Moana, her studio is a space that nurtures a diverse group of creatives. Julie was one of the first wahine kai tā of modern times, working, sharing, learning, and leading in a very male-dominated space. In this episode we talk about her journey with tā moko, the power and resurgence of our traditional marks and we discuss pūhoro, for wāhine.

On the pod today: should a US Airforce bomber capable of carrying Nuclear weapons be allowed to fly over New Zealand as part of an airshow; New Zealand's top heavyweight boxers step into the ring on Saturday night; we hear about creating a Kiwi Coast in Northland and we meet the Matakana local sprucing up a cemetery one gravestone at a time.

A serious head injury has lead to a successful business for Matakana family. Chris Jamieson started Hutch and Coop making rabbit and guinea pig hutches as well as chicken coops, and business is booming.

A fire on Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island is still burning a week after it started.The fire broke out last weekend and crews remained on scene all week but it flared up again on Saturday. Riley Kennedy has more.

Akemi grew up in Osaka, Japan savouring her grandmother's pork and chive dumplings or gyoza as the Japanese call them. Gyoza was her favourite thing to eat and her Grandmum would always make them for her as long as Akemi helped her. As a result, Akemi learnt what went into the perfect gyoza and how to form them by hand when she was just six years old.When Akemi came to New Zealand in 2009 she started working as a kitchen hand at a vineyard in Matakana and in her own words she “somehow became a chef”. She has no formal training as a cook. Akemi first made gyoza for a wedding at the vineyard. The Head Chef loved them so much they became a regular feature on their menu. Fast forward a few years and Akemi's Gyoza was born in 2016 selling first at Matakana Farmers' Market. Today she is a regular feature at the Mangawhai Tavern market on a Saturday and the Clevedon market on a Sunday. She also caters for events and in the summer features at 2 – 3 other food events a month. On an average, she sells anywhere from 8,000 to 15,000 gyoza a week!On our episode we talk about:The difference between a Chinese dumpling and Japanese gyozaAkemi's journey of learning to make gyozaWhy Akemi loves being at farmers' marketsHow Akemi's Gyoza evolved during the pandemicFollow their journey on https://akemisgyoza.nz/

Lauraine Jacobs is in Matakana where she's researching for her new book. The food writer takes some time out to share her delicious recipe for Chicken and Egg Spring Salad. You can find more great food ideas from Lauraine here.

Interview with Michael Isbey Matakana Smokehouse Purveyor Michael Isbey joins me to discuss the art (and science) of smoking fish. We chat different types of smokers, brine, fish preparation, what types of fish are great to smoke, ways to serve smoked fish and more. This is a geekout on the Art of Smoking Fish with a bloody good bloke. Important Times 02:40 Michael Isbey from Matakana Smokehouse Introduction 15:30 The Art of Smoking Fish Veterans Vault Smokers? Basic to high end. Costs, brands, pros and cons. Good home units. 26:00 Taking care of fish after the catch. Ike Jime, cutting out the gills, gutting the fish and further preparation 28:40 What kinds of fish work best for smoking? 30:30 How thick should the fillets be? Time considerations. How do you adjust for fish size etc 31:00 Brine | benefits? My mate doesn't like to wet brine at all, he can't get it right, they just turn salty. However with dry brine, his smoked fish tastes awesome. Dry Brine: Rubs and ingredients | secret sauce. Things to experiment with. Planning experiments. 37:00 Serving smoked fish. What is the best? Miso, sandwiches, fresh out of the smoker, pies, pate, salads etc 40:00 Formula vs Art | Is smoking fish a science or an art? 41:45 Smoking other stuff | mussels, octopus, squid, venison, beef? 49:00 Michael's Favorite Fish to Hunt | Tips and Tricks for New Zealand Snapper 53:00 Toughest Situation on the Ocean 55:10 Funniest Time out Spearfishing 57:45 Spearo Q&A Links Mentioned | | Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS!  Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available!  Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing  | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save:) 28-day Freediving Transformation |Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath!  | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $  | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’

While there were queues heading into Auckland today from the south, north of Auckland there were no queues at all. We sent reporter Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro to see how nearby towns within the Auckland supercity region are faring in lockdown.

The Vivian art gallery in Matakana has had to close its doors for the last time because of the Covid-19 lockdown. The small Auckland town was always going to be a challenging spot for an art gallery, but Director Scott Lawrie had made it work, until the corona virus forced it to cancel planned shows and scheduled art fairs were cancelled. Moving from the real gallery into the virtual world means The Vivian isn't entirely lost, but online galleries just aren't the same as looking at the real thing when it comes to art.

Queen's Birthday will also see a number of people look to get out of town as they make the most of the long weekend. Matakana Village Farmers Market has always been a popular spot for Aucklanders, and they are expecting a big showing this weekend. Fiona McGeough is the manager of the market.

Rhys Darby has been doing his bit to keep people smiling during the Covid-19 lockdown period with his comedy web series The Alone Rangers. He joins the show to discuss the show and living and working in a 10-strong rural bubble.

Rhys Darby has been doing his bit to keep people smiling during the Covid-19 lockdown period with his comedy web series The Alone Rangers. He joins the show to discuss the show and living and working in a 10-strong rural bubble.

What a country of extremes we have right now.Tropical rainstorm Uesi is giving the South Island another lash of rain this weekend.  But in the North, rain resolutely refuses to arrive, even though there were a few drops this morning.The northern drought is now the longest since records began, which was only 80 years ago.  But still, it's a thing.Yesterday I went north on a bit of business and passed blonded fields that reminded me more of Hawkes Bay than Matakana.  And further north again I saw dirt pasture that looked more like the Maniototo.I also saw quite a few double cab utes on State Highway 1 with those big cubes of water on their back tray.  You know those things in a metal lattice that hold 1000 litres.  Obviously with the scarcity of water tanker services in the North people are travelling to the city themselves to get a top up because they're running out.This is Day 41.  Imagine what it must have been like in New South Wales before the floods where their drought lasted five years.  1500 days.This should probably be your winter project.  Plenty of water falls in the North in a year.  The problem is how much can you store. You'll never regret adding another tank to your property.But with the drought comes lovely beach weather and the North has lovely beaches.  And I have been skiving off to the beach in the afternoon for a quick dip because the tide has been good.  I met a Canadian tourist at the beach who couldn't stop telling me what a paradise this country is.  The perfect mix of England and Greece.So with every clear sky someone finds a silver lining.And because I'm moving house and skiving to the beach I haven't been following things too closely but that's also because I just don't believe anyone anymore.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stood up in parliament and bellowed that this government is the infrastructure government. Which is funny because they weren't last year or the year before.  They were the transformative wellbeing government.Then the Reserve Bank warned that the coronavirus is going to slow the economy a bit. Simon Bridges sent out messages say that the Reserve Bank says we've got 1.6 per cent growth.  When they said nothing of the sort. But National is praying for the day when they can say our growth has a 1 in it.Then Winston Peters said his party took photos of journalists doing their job, the inference is that they're being intimidated, and then promptly said they didn't.Maybe it's been the success of global slogan shouters like Trump and Boris that this new crop of young politicians think they can say absolutely anything with impunity,  even if it is wrong.So this is going to be a long and painful election year.  I just hope it rains.

Pt2 of a 4 set @ 'The Matakana' Live from the beautiful wine region of Matakana, NZ in a perfect 27C

Pt1 of a 4 hour set @ 'The Matakana' Live from the beautiful wine region of Matakana, NZ in a perfect 27C

Pt1 of a 4 hour set @ 'The Matakana' Live from the beautiful wine region of Matakana, NZ in a perfect 27C

Pt1 of a 4 hour set @ 'The Matakana' Live from the beautiful wine region of Matakana, NZ in a perfect 27C

Matakana, mid-day

Being an environmentalist while driving a diesel SUV is like going to McDonalds for the salad. Now I’m not going to pretend to be a tree hugger – I do like burning wood as much as the next guy though! To state that you ‘stand’ for anything is like putting a big target on your back labelled ‘hypocrite’ – because sooner or later someone’s going to spot you contradicting your beliefs when you think no one’s looking. There’s wisdom in being quiet about your charity. ** Read full post on https://www.podcasts.nz/?p=214655 ** Theo Gibson is a technology-based practitioner with a broad range of experience in theatre, film and video production. He currently works as a podcaster, producer, creative director and film/tv technician where his computer technical skills and experience with film production give him a creative edge. Theo's a bit of a genius too, he's actually converted a vehicle from petrol to electric - he know's his stuff. Dee West is a passionate social and environmental sustainability advocate, and an enthusiastic communicator. Conversations for good is her tag line, because doesn't want to focus on problems, instead she cares much more about finding and executing solutions. She believes that the world can and will be a better place with a strengthened sense of connection and community. Her family has a full Electric Vehicle fleet including one Leaf, a Tesla P85+, Tesla P90D, and a Tesla Roadster. Dee and her husband Steve have built a completely off the grid holiday home among 50 acres of native and planted forest near Matakana in Auckland, where they share this space with people and causes. Dee and her hubby are the proud (and often exhausted) parents of four amazing children, born in 2005, 2006, 2010, and 2014. Dee's also involved in Chargenet, NZ best run and resourced electric vehicle charging network. Where to find Darcy Ungaro: Ungaro &Co (registered) financial advisers https://www.ungaro.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UFinServ/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ungaro.co.nz/ NZ Everyday Investor Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/NZ-Everyday-Investor-338969376637717/ https://NZEverydayInvestor.com We're keeping it real on NZ Everyday investor - we're not journalists and this isn't an interview - it's a discussion, hosted by someone who's genuinely into this sort of thing. If you like what we do, remember to subscribe to our show and share it with others - we'd really appreciate it! You know what else would be make us rather chuffed? Write a review on facebook too! [Click here for sponsorship related queries][3]

Roberto è un fotografo toscano che vive in NZ dal 1992, viaggia, va spesso in Italia ma torna volentieri qui dove apprezza la libertà, la freschezza, la possibilità di fare tante cose senza essere giudicato troppo. La passione della fotografia Roberto l’ha trovata da ragazzo e l’ha trasformata in un mestiere. L’inserimento professionale in NZ è stato facile e positivo, ha trovato opportunità e soddisfazioni. Ci parla di vari aspetti della fotografia, del cambiamento piuttosto repentino al digitale, della qualità particolare della luce e della vita a Matakana dove si è trasferito con la sua famiglia. Ondazzurra è in diretta ogni domenica alle 11.20 su 104.6 FM  

Christine Sheehy is a messaging coach, copywriter and author who loves to help entrepreneurs bring who they are into what they do (which is what this podcast is ALL about!). She helps people find their core message, rediscover their authentic voice, share their brand stories, show up boldly and engage their audience, so they can grow their tribe and business.  A former media lawyer, Christine now writes, dreams, works (and persistently tries and fails to give up coffee) from a seaside village near Matakana, New Zealand.   In this episode you'll hear about niching, visibility, and being a positive working role model for our kids.

Graziella è nata in Kenia, ha vissuto in Africa per vent’anni e per i trenta successivi in Italia. Da sette anni abita in NZ, dove ha raggiunto sua figlia che vive qui col suo compagno neozelandese, inizialmente ad Auckland e in seguito a Matakana. In Italia Graziella insegnava inglese e qui si è riqualificata in apicultura, adesso ha 20 arnie e gestisce un centro educativo sulle api. Ha scoperto così un’inaspettata passione, che l’assorbe completamente ed è diventata la presidentessa dell’associazione apicoltori della sua zona. Ci parla di vari aspetti interessanti dell’apicultura e anche delle problematiche. Ondazzurra è in diretta ogni domenica alle 11.20 su 104.6 FM  

Paolo è il direttore artistico del Festival del Cinema Italiano, che quest'anno è presentato in ben 15 centri, dalle città principali alle provincie, dove c’è un’emergente richiesta culturale. Il Festival è iniziato a giugno in Christchurch, si apre ad Auckland in agosto e finisce a marzo a Matakana. Nella rassegna ci sono venti film e Paolo ce ne segnala due in particolare, da non perdere. Uno è Indivisibili un film napoletano, dramma e fiaba allo stesso tempo, che racconta di due gemelle siamesi. L’altro è un film siciliano L’ora legale che con simpatia ed intelligenza racconta cosa succede, quando un paesino siciliano elegge un sindaco non-corrotto.  Ondazzurra è in diretta ogni domenica alle 11.20 su 104.6 FM  

Isabella è milanese e con suo marito gestisce l’uliveto Olive Groove. L’hanno comperato sei anni fa ed è parte di una cooperativa di produttori. Il loro uliveto ha 1200 ulivi e si trova a Matakana, una bella zona a 70km da Auckland. Ci parla della tonnellata di olive al giorno che raccolgono, delle varietà di olive e di una sviluppata per le condizioni climatiche neozelandesi. Ci racconta del mercato e della comunità di piccoli imprenditori di Matakana e della nuova serie di prodotti derivati dall’oliva che vuole mettere in produzione. Ondazzurra è in diretta ogni domenica alle 11.20 su 104.6 FM

100% Vinyl selection, recorded live from the beautiful town of Matakana, New Zealand - No real mixing, just lovely vinyl stretching from the late 50's to early 80's at the Smiths @ Stables legendary 'Sunday Service'

100% Vinyl selection, recorded live from the beautiful town of Matakana, New Zealand - No real mixing, just lovely vinyl stretching from the late 50's to early 80's at the Smiths @ Stables legendary 'Sunday Service'

100% Vinyl selection, recorded live from the beautiful town of Matakana, New Zealand - No real mixing, just lovely vinyl stretching from the late 50's to early 80's at the Smiths @ Stables legendary 'Sunday Service'

Heron's Flight is one of only a few vineyards in New Zealand to specialise in the Italian varieties Sangiovese and Dolcetto. In this episode we chat with co-founder David about his winemaking process. Part 2 of 2.

Heron's Flight is one of only a few vineyards in New Zealand to specialise in the Italian varieties Sangiovese and Dolcetto. In this episode we chat with Mary who along with her husband Dave, founded the winery in the late 80's. Part 1 of 2. Show Links: Heron’s Flight Podcasts NZ Music courtesy of Rueben Halsey.      

After falling in love with the idea of winemaking, Toby Gillman worked at premier grand cru Chateau Angelus in Bordeaux (where he became known as L'espion - The Spy) before returning to the family property in Matakana and fulfilling the dream of producing exceptional wine.    Gillman Vineyard  

We travel 67 km north of Auckland to Matakana to visit with James Vuletic and his daughter Kristina. Growing up on vineyard in Auckland, James has always had wine as part of his life, and combines his love of Bordeaux with a desire for excellence.   Providence Wines

To visit show notes page and resources, go to: www.MLMNation.net/203 Who is Helen Jamieson? Helen Jamieson was extremely skeptical about network marketing when she first looked at the industry in her late 20’s. She was $50,000 in debt and working 80 hours a week in her traditional business when she got started in MLM. But within 14 months, she was able to earn enough to cover her household expenses and bring her husband home from his high school teaching job. Helen and her husband went on to become million dollar income earners. But more importantly, while the family faced a series of really difficult life events, their business continued to faithfully produce residual income so they could focus on the stuff that matters. Helen took her real life experiences and wrote The Networker by Helen Jamieson, a novel about what it takes to succeed in network marketing. She lives with her family in Matakana, New Zealand.

To visit show notes page and resources, go to: www.MLMNation.net/203 Who is Helen Jamieson? Helen Jamieson was extremely skeptical about network marketing when she first looked at the industry in her late 20’s. She was $50,000 in debt and working 80 hours a week in her traditional business when she got started in MLM. But within 14 months, she was able to earn enough to cover her household expenses and bring her husband home from his high school teaching job. Helen and her husband went on to become million dollar income earners. But more importantly, while the family faced a series of really difficult life events, their business continued to faithfully produce residual income so they could focus on the stuff that matters. Helen took her real life experiences and wrote The Networker by Helen Jamieson, a novel about what it takes to succeed in network marketing. She lives with her family in Matakana, New Zealand.

To visit show notes page and resources, go to: www.MLMNation.net/203 Who is Helen Jamieson? Helen Jamieson was extremely skeptical about network marketing when she first looked at the industry in her late 20’s. She was $50,000 in debt and working 80 hours a week in her traditional business when she got started in MLM. But within 14 months, she was able to earn enough to cover her household expenses and bring her husband home from his high school teaching job. Helen and her husband went on to become million dollar income earners. But more importantly, while the family faced a series of really difficult life events, their business continued to faithfully produce residual income so they could focus on the stuff that matters. Helen took her real life experiences and wrote The Networker by Helen Jamieson, a novel about what it takes to succeed in network marketing. She lives with her family in Matakana, New Zealand.

    Wenn auf der Nordhalbkugel die Erntedankfeste gefeiert werden, dann beginnt in Neuseeland der Frühling. Die Farmer bieten dann auf den Bauernmärkten frühjahrstypische Produkte an. Audiotraveller Henry Barchet hat in der Kleinstadt Matakana einen der bekanntesten Bauernmärkte Neuseelands besucht. Dort hat er neuseeländische Spezialitäten probiert und deutsche Auswanderer an ihren Marktständen getroffen.

Property ID- 420242 - Price- Sale by negotiation This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a quality home in sought-after Scotts Landing. Approximately 1 hours drive from Auckland this is the perfect option for peaceful weekend living. Situated on the beautiful Mahurangi Peninsula, Scotts Landing has the historic Scott's House and all the history that goes with it. It is also just a few minutes drive from Matakana with its Cinemas and Saturday markets, Vineyards for wine tasting expeditions, and the pristine white sands of Omaha beach and the Tawharanui regional park when you feel like some waves. Matakana coast is the play ground for Aucklanders who flock here every weekend to enjoy the outdoor relaxed environment. Fishing, diving, surfing, swimming, walks, horse riding, boating whatever your favorite pastime you will find it here. Designed by architect Malcolm Halley and built for casual living the whole house captures the light and sun from morning till night it would have to be one of the nicest homes I have had the pleasure to market. Upstairs open plan living and a master bedroom with its own office and ensuite, downstairs two bedrooms with a second bathroom, double carport, laundry and storage. The simple elegance and interior flair of the owner will delight you. An alfresco dining area suspended over the driveway with a wind out canvas roof for shade and summer rain leads to a private entertaining area for larger gatherings. You will be the envy of your friends when you entertain them in the incredible indoor-outdoor living spaces complete with an open fire in the courtyard. Built to the view and the sun, this could be your turning point to a lifetime of wonderful weekends. Or even better make this your permanent home. If you are looking for the ultimate private retreat style home then don't be disappointed, be at the open homes or phone Lynn now for more information on this delightful gem! Branch: Warkworth Agent: Lynn Kirkland-Hammar