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United Fresh Winter 2025 Trend Report
United Fresh Winter 2025 Trend Report

Emerging Global Trends in Fresh Produce: Insights for Aotearoa

As New Zealand settles into the colder months, global insights reveal emerging patterns that are likely to influence what Kiwi shop for, cook with, and think about fresh produce. Here are five key trends to watch for in the second half of 2025.

Photographer of the Year - Final Call
Photographer of the Year - Final Call

Entries are now open for Photographer of the Year, New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious photographic event.

NZ Fruit & Vegetable Growers Help Lead the Way in Global Food Security
NZ Fruit & Vegetable Growers Help Lead the Way in Global Food Security

AUCKLAND, Tuesday 8 July 2025: Aotearoa's high ranking as one of the world’s most self-sufficient countries is a huge source of pride for our nation’s fruit and vegetable growers who are ramping up our fresh produce supply as global trade tensions escalate. 

Gem and Bones on tour: Coromandel town & Whitianga (Sunday tiki tour)
Gem and Bones on tour: Coromandel town & Whitianga (Sunday tiki tour)

Last Sunday, Gem and I travelled up the west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula to the stunning little settlement of Coromandel town..

The drive from Thames to Coromandel took about an hour, but was very picturesque. The road up was a bit dodgy (skinny) with loads of vehicles towing large caravans or Boats along the way. I was happy Roxanne (The Caravan) was resting back in Thames for this trip.

Gem & Bones on Tour: On the Road to Tokaanu (Coromandel / Rotorua Tour)
Gem & Bones on Tour: On the Road to Tokaanu (Coromandel / Rotorua Tour)

The first day of tour where we are staying one night in Tokaanu then a week in Thames, and a week in Rotorua was very eventful and frightening.

Economists urge action to prevent ‘AI poverty traps’
Economists urge action to prevent ‘AI poverty traps’

Artificial intelligence could deepen inequality and create ‘AI-poverty traps’ in   developing nations, write economists Dr Asha Sundaram and Dr Dennis Wesselbaum in their paper ‘Economic development reloaded: the AI revolution in developing nations’.

Gem & Bones on Tour: Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area
Gem & Bones on Tour: Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area

Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of a river flowing gently into the sea, the air fresh with a salty breeze, and a symphony of birds to serenade the morning. This idyllic scene isn't a far-off dream but a reality at the Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area. In this blog post, we'll guide you through everything you need to know about this idyllic camping spot, how to adhere to the rules and set your self up for a wonderful (but brief stay).

Blues and BBQ festival fires up: Early bird passes sell out, fan favourites 19-Twenty returns with new album & NZ tour
Blues and BBQ festival fires up: Early bird passes sell out, fan favourites 19-Twenty returns with new album & NZ tour

Festival headliner trio 19-Twenty will perform Saturday night.

The New Zealand Blues & BBQ Festival is already making noise, with early bird two-day passes selling out before the deadline, proving there’s a hearty appetite for this epic three-day celebration of incredible blues music and mouthwatering food, returning to Rotorua this 28-30 November.

Wendy’s + One NZ Warriors Feed the Faith – at least till August 10
Wendy’s + One NZ Warriors Feed the Faith – at least till August 10

Iconic hamburger brand, Wendy’s is gearing up to fuel the passion of fans, followers, and friends of the One New Zealand Warriors with the unveiling of its limited edition Feed the Faith menu. Available now at all Wendy’s NZ restaurants until 10 August, the Feed the Faith Sweet & Smoky BBQ range is set to be the ultimate pre- and post-game ritual that Warriors fans will remember long after the official whistle blows. 

Help Take Pressure Off NZ’s Health System By Making This Smart Choice
Help Take Pressure Off NZ’s Health System By Making This Smart Choice

AUCKLAND,  28th May 2025: Keep your energy levels up and winter bugs at bay this winter by embracing nature’s own medicine – fresh seasonal produce.

Idle Sappho - hand painted portraits

Idle Sappho - hand painted portraits

Tony Cutting
NZ Today - Artists

Idle Sappho lives in Waihi in the Hauraki Gulf and she paints watercolour portraits. She take commissions through her website www.idlesappho.co.nz.

“My main medium is pen and watercolour and I also work in pencil. I chose portraiture as an expression because I can create something individual and meaningful to each person who commissions a piece.

I am a watercolour portrait artist from New Zealand. I studied at Hungry Creek Art School and went on to own a small business hand sewing for designers. I am currently living in a little country town in the Waikato, living my dream of being an artist.

I have been drawing and painting my whole life and love to capture people's personality and uniqueness in art form. I paint my portraits as if they are illustrations in someone's story.”

NZ education technology poised to become major industry

NZ education technology poised to become major industry
1.6 billion children globally affected by school closures

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