Ten years ago Derek and Susan bought their first caravan, and a few years later, their second. Now close
to retiring, they’ve upgraded again. Jill Malcolm spoke with Derek to find out more.
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Coromandel
Jill Malcolm finds local colour on the Coromandel coast.
Auckland
Few North Island driving routes offer as many diversions as that from
Warkworth to Leigh. As Jill Malcolm discovers, four days is barely long enough.
Campervans
This Jayco campervan is practical, well built and a joy to drive, writes Bill Savidan.
Caravans
High standards and ambitious design yield an impressive mix
of space and comfort, writes Paul Owen.
Campervans
Meet the camping car: an everyday van that doubles as a motorhome when needed. Paul Owen checks out a recent model.
Motorhomes
The Trend packs quite a punch for an entry-level RV. Bill Savidan reviews.
Lifestyle
Keen cyclists Evan and Heather had one key ‘must-have’ for their new RV. MCD editor Claire Smith finds out more from Evan.
Lifestyle
Paul and Kathy named their
motorhome ‘the Tardis’. MCD editor Claire Smith found out why when chatting with Paul.
Lifestyle
Ten years ago Derek and Susan bought their first caravan, and a few years later, their second. Now close
to retiring, they’ve upgraded again. Jill Malcolm spoke with Derek to find out more.
Guides
New or used? It’s not always easy to determine which is best when buying a motorhome. The friendly team from Wilderness Motorhomes share a few tips to help you decide.
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Vegetarian
Tempeh gets the deliciously smoky treatment in this healthy take on a traditional Caesar salad, paired with a zingy dressing.
Seafood
Turmeric turns this tasty fish taco recipe into a golden winner, served with a variety of fresh vegetables and creamy avocado whip.
Meat
"I’ve kept everything that’s quintessential about this Pacific staple – but I’ve replaced the usually high sodium levels with a variety of sauces that keep the flavour up and the salt down. This one is great for a picnic; a cold dish on a hot day." – Ganesh
Meat
Enjoy a hearty, comforting meal with this chowder recipe from Michael Van de Elzen & Ganesh Raj's cookbook, Eat Well For Less New Zealand.
Guides
Jackie Norman shares her travel journey from the South to the North
Otago
Located 50km south of Dunedin, Jackie visits the Sinclair Wetlands, an internationally renowned conservation area spanning 315 hectares
Otago
NZMCD writer Jackie heads along to Lake Hayes Circuit in Queenstown. Known as 'the most photographed lake in New Zealand'.
Manawatu / Wanganui
Tackling the Tongariro River whitewater with Rafting New Zealand
