Distinctively Kiwi

08/09/2026

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Three decades after her first boat trip into Awaroa with a tent and a boyfriend, Jacquie Boer returns to the Abel Tasman with her husband - this time by luxury lodge, kayak, and a stainless steel keepsake mug.

07/09/2026

Exploring our own backyard is something we love to do. Check out our recent highlights from our two-day adventure in the Tasman region. Nelson Regional Development Agency The Dangerous Kitchen The Courthouse cafe The Mussel Inn Kimi Ora Eco Resort Golden Bay Lodge & Organic Gardens StoneArrow Jewellery from New Zealand

Sometimes trips close to home can be just as restful if not better than a big expedition. We love exploring the Tasman region and two of our favourite

06/09/2026

Jacquie featured recently in NZ Marketing Magazine’s Meet The Founders story about the people who have launched some of NZ’s most iconic marketing businesses. Read the story here:

Jacquie Boer from WPR tells us the story behind starting the agency, her favourite thing, what she's learned and her best advice.

04/09/2026

Finding a new 'local' is a great thing and we are very happy to have discovered Toi Toi Coffee House. Read our 'local gem' story here

If you're looking for a coffee place to call your new 'local' then look no further than Toi Toi Coffee House. We have certainly embraced it as our

08/08/2026

We revisited a restaurant we haven't been to for some time to check out what the new owners and team are offering. Thank you Cantina Nicola - the food, service, and the margaritas were excellent! Read more about it here

Cantina Nicola has been a Nelson institution for many years. I’ve eaten there a few times in the past but haven’t been to dine there since 2023. In

31/07/2026

A huge thank you to Seasons Magazine for sharing our story about our trip into the Abel Tasman National Park. https://online.fliphtml5.com/rrkrj/Seasons-Mag-AUG-SEP-2026_final/ - pg 26-29.

03/05/2026

Our trip to the Abel Tasman and our first experience of kayaking in the Park. A truly magical experience. With thanks to Wilsons Abel Tasman

Awaiting the start of the next leg of kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park It's 33 years since I first took a Wilsons Abel Tasman boat from Kaiteriteri

06/04/2026

We visited the stunning Maruia River Retreat in October 2025 and our story and photos from the visit feature in the gorgeous winter edition of WORLD magazine released this week. Check out the story here

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