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![My Auckland: Waiheke Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
My Auckland: Waiheke Island
Fraser Munroe has been a stonemason for 17 years, and his quality stonework can be seen at many of Waiheke Island's vineyards and lodges. He tells Raewyn Court what he loves about living on the island.
![Pub spy: The Zookeeper's Son](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pub spy: The Zookeeper's Son
The first time I entered what is now the Zookeeper's Son it was an Irish bar called Finnegan's or Flaherty's or something. And it wasn't a great visit.
![Nick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Nick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth
Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond
![<i>Jack Tar</i>, Wynyard Quarter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
<i>Jack Tar</i>, Wynyard Quarter
I'm as susceptible as the next person to the allure of a new eatery.
![Di's brainwave provides needy with surplus fruit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Di's brainwave provides needy with surplus fruit
A group on Auckland's North Shore has created a unique match-making scheme - for fruit.
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Fashionista relies on hip-hop focus
Jessica Grubisa is hoping her love of hip-hop will lead to a catwalk slot for her designs at New Zealand Fashion Week.
![Theatre Preview: The Factory, Mangere Arts Centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Theatre Preview: The Factory, Mangere Arts Centre
The world's first Pacific musical is inspired by our nation's immigrants who each made sacrifices for a chance in New Zealand.