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Love beer? Don't miss Richard Emerson at Featherston Booktown

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Featherston Booktown has a line-up of must see events! Hear from trailblazer, often regarded as NZ craft beer's Godfather, Richard Emerson. Born profoundly deaf in 1960s Dunedin, Emerson triumphed against all odds to launch Emerson’s Brewery. He went on to create award-winning beers, spark a cult-following, attract global recognition, and become a millionaire – all from doing something he loved.
Hear from Emerson & Michael Donaldson about the modern NZ beer scene at Featherston Booktown.
Sunday 14 May. Get yout ticket here: www.booktown.org.nz...

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Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

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Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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