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The article focuses on the television weather format in New Zealand. It mentions the Maori people who oriented themselves by referring to the cross of stars. It notes that European migrants look for the Polaris star as the celestial reference point. Moreover, it states that the weather format strikes on the south-western part of the country.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's views on the flag of New Zealand.

An essay is presented on lawn mowing. It states that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned two-stroke lawn mowers in 2009 as they caused pollution. It mentions that in New Zealand, cheap and carbon-spewing two-stroke machines are still imported from China. It highlights that this business has made millionaires like Jim Penman who started mowing grass in 1982 and his company is now the largest lawn-care franchise operation in the world.

The article reports that Andrew Wakeling breeds dogs at Mana Kennels in South Taranaki, New Zealand. A former South Island high-country musterer uses four huntaways and a couple of heading dogs to muster sheep on a 4500 acre station in the rugged, corduroyed landscape of central Taranaki. A dog that has started working stock sells for 1500 dollars and pups go for 700 dollars.

The article presents information related to organic dairy farmer Diana Handley in Taranaki, New Zealand. It is stated that Handley worked with the Dairy Research Institute and was originally trained as a lab technician. It is mentioned that she moved onto the land herself after becoming Taranaki's first certified organic dairy farmer. Handley asserts that looking after the land is what organics is all about.

The article presents information on the life and works of master swordsmith Andrew MacKinnon of New Zealand. It mentions that MacKinnon has been refining his smelting technique for the past five years to create just the right steel for his Japanese-style sword blades. It states that MacKinnon has produced 42 Taranaki blades as well as numerous knives. It also informs about his education and professional experiences.

Focuses on the operations of Taranaki, New Zealand-based company EcoInnovations owned by Michael and Linda Lawley. Use of washing machine motors as wind and water turbines; Factors which led to the existence of the business enterprise; Source of the components used for the turbines.

Features saddlemaker Craig Earley of New Plymouth, New Zealand. Background on developing an interest in the craft; Basic procedures for making a saddle according to Earley; Creation of saddles with personalized designs and decorations.

The article discusses the passion of amateur historian Graeme Duckett in exploring the history of Waitara, New Zealand. It states that Duckett has already spent 40 years in writing the 100-year history of Waitara, a testament of how storytelling and writing became the themes of his life. It adds that Dicky Noodles was among the colourful characters he had traced down. The significance of reflecting back the history to appreciate the current state of the country is also emphasized.

The article presents information on Taranaki taxidermist Richard Lee, in New Zealand. It is stated that Lee is said to be the only practitioner in the world, who uses freeze-dry technology on large game animals, and the occasional body part. He migrated to New Zealand in 1973, drawn by climate and hunting. Information on Larnach's Tomb, located in Dunedin, New Zealand, is also presented.

The article discusses the career of Bill Macnaught. After holidaying in New Zealand four years ago, Macnaught, serving chair of the UK Statutory Advisory Committee on Libraries, board member of the National Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and European Commission expert advisor on library projects, contacted the New Zealand High Commissioner in London asking about work.

Focuses on Simply Seagulls, a Taranaka, New Zealand company owned by Graham and Jan Keegan which specializes in British Seagull machinery production. History of British Seagulls; Reason behind the decision of the Keegans to not deal out of the country; Popularity of Seagull racing in New Zealand.

Profiles seaman Dave Chadfield. Lifeboat purchased in 1953; Number of tourists and locals carried by his boat shed business Happy Chaddy's Charters to the islands of Sugar Loaf and Taranaki; Concession fee that must be paid by the seaman according to a letter from the New Zealand Department of Conservation; Background of Chadfield in boxing.

Features photographer Pat Greenfield who takes pictures of Mount Taranaki in New Zealand. Changes occurring in the cliffs along the coastline of the mountain; Recognition given by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences to the cliffs; Reason of the photographer for not wearing a watch during her visits.