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March 18, 2022

How Martin’s Block thrived through a pandemic

The flourishing of Martin’s Block coincides pretty much entirely with the sustained period of the pandemic. A beautiful reminder of the halcyon days that preceded this descent into a world covered by a deep black cloud.

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Events

October 7, 2019

A chapter closes in Cannes but a new plot begins in Auckland

This must rank as my favourite moment of any Cannes show over the past 31 years, the most thoughtful and touching of gestures and one that made me redouble my vows to do more to help preserve our planet.

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Airports

September 23, 2019

Snowberry, pōwhiri, Pinot Noir and the All Blacks – how Kiwis fly high

The end result represents one of the world’s only skincare bio-discovery gardens, a place of wonder and great beauty. You could walk around the estate for hours, your jaw dropping at every turn.

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