October 2009 Issue

A winey, art-laden, sporty sort of creation

Features

A Very Expensive Wine Tasting

At WildTomato we like to buck convention and cut our own path, so in the midst of recession we present the most expensive wines that Nelson and Marlborough can offer. By Kirsten Rødsgaard-Mathiesen. Photography by Tim Cuff. Read more...

The Interview: Jules Taylor

Marlborough head girl, Italophile winemaker and mother of two. Beverley Doole hears how to juggle work, life and family. Read more...

Nelson Arts Festival uncovered

Leonie Hall goes behind the scenes to reveal the unsung heroes who do the hard yards that make Nelson’s carnival possible. Photography by Daniel Rose. Read more...

Saxton Field of Dreams

Nelson/Tasman now has a multi-sport complex that provides a community resource, world class facilities and generates economic growth. Andrew Board reports. Photography by Tim Cuff. Read more...

Makos Makeover

New Zealand’s first female team manager and a dual coaching structure are paying dividends on the field. By Andrew Board. Photography by Evan Barnes. Read more...

Interviews

CREATIVE ONES – The Gloves are Off

Dick Frizzell takes off the gloves with Leonie Hall. Read more...

THE GREAT OUTDOORS – Great Scott!

Wairau viticulturalist Sarah Scott talks multisport with Craig Sisterson. Read more...

A LIFE LESS ORDINARY – Here’s Lookin’ at you, Kat

Suter Cafe legend Katrina Kallil spars with Michael Bortnick. Read more...

Columns

EDITORIAL

Nectar of the gods. By Jack Martin. Read more...

TOMATOVINE – To Be or Not to Be

Is Blenheim’s theatre to be or not to be? By Duncan Mackenzi. Read more...

Opinion – The Great amalgamation

Debate Over my dead body by Judene Edgar. Read more...

Food & Drink

DINE OUT – Stefano’s

Pizza, pasta & pizzazz, Richard Aindow at Stefano’s. Read more...

FOOD – Wild at heart

Warning: Not for vegetarians! By Nicola Galloway. Read more...

RECIPES – Bouterey’s Restaurant

Seasonal treats from Bouterey’s Restaurant, recent Cuisine Award Winners. Read more...

Fashion & Health

FASHION - Flora & Fauna

Photography by Jim Tannock. Styling by Katie Hoad. Read more...

WARP & WEFT - Memoirs of a Gym Froc

By Judy Crowe. Read more...

BODY & SOUL- Directionally Challenged

Sarah Ryder is directionally challenged. Read more...

Reviews

TRAVEL – Making It Through the Mallee

Explore the windswept Willandra lakes in New South Wales with Sue Farley. Read more...

THE BIG PICTURE – (500) Days of Summer

Moving with the seasons, Richard Aindow sees (500) Days of Summer. Read more...

Snapped

The Italian Long lunch, Nelson

Photographed by Caroline Crick. Read more...

The Italian Long lunch, Richmond Mall

Photographed by Daniel Rose. Read more...

Slow Food Marlborough, Thymebank

Photographed by Jacqui Leslie. Read more...

Bouterey’s Cocktail Evening, Richmond

Photographed by Daniel Rose. Read more...

New Paper Plus Opening, Nelson

Photographed by Leonie Hall. Read more...

Hybrid Homes and Living Launch, Nelson

Photographed by Leonie Hal. Read more...