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04 fiordland fantasy

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

A s most of you know, summer up north was just a huge disappointment. La niña brought non-stop howling easterlies, severely limiting the days we were able to get out to sea to go for a dive. We were only able to get out for a dive mission a handful of times before we ended up selling our boat at the end of january. Without our own boat and the fish itch not yet scratched, we were fanging for a proper dive mission by the time march came through.

Last month, a bunch of like-minded women gathered at hirepool’s mount wellington branch to meet other women who work in the trades, tuck into a bbq dinner, and most importantly, get a ‘hand’s on’ experience with heavy machinery. The event was hosted by nawic – the national association of women in construction – a forwardthinking non-profit that’s quickly become one of the leading voices for tradeswomen in new zealand, and as a new sponsor, rheem were lucky enough to be invite

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Frames is where we highlight aotearoa’s most inspiring outdoor imagery. It’s the place in the magazine where you can slow down, take a deep breath, and truly appreciate the beauty of our backyard. Feast your eyes!

These crispy fish tacos aren’t just for tuesdays. Bringing freshness to each bite with a quick-and-easy pickle and crunchy, crispy beerbattered fish, you can love these tacos any day of the week.

An old duffers sport?

Trade against trade, company against company, mate against mate. We now know who’s the best in the trades at what truly matters: catching fish.