Cindy Hill has been running The Decorator Exchange at 88 Upland Road, Kelburn, in Wellington, since 2001. It’s a goldmine for anyone seeking to redecorate their house with quality recycled soft furnishings, all sold on behalf of private sellers, many of whom Cindy has known for years. Alex Staines chatted with Cindy about her passion…

Dream of Fields Wellington café owner Kieran Hughes reminisces about growing up in the small Waikato town of Morrinsville. I’m remembering sprawling dairy farms, cow paddocks, quarter-acre sections, the recreation ground, Campbell Park and St Joseph’s Convent. My dream places as a child. In the middle of the Waikato – 20 miles to everywhere: Cambridge,…