Interesting interviews

We chat with a rugby referee about the problems the grassroots scene is facing, meet a food blogger and author making delicious winter recipes and share what's happening around the motu this winter.

Q&A: Brent Malone, Rugby Referee

Brent Malone is the Chairman of the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Referees Association and a passionate referee actively involved in grassroots rugby.

Q&A: Vanya Insull, cookbook author and blogger

Taupō cook and passionate foodie Vanya Insull shares her best winter warming recipes.

What's on this winter

From discounted theatre, ballet and opera performances for AA Members, to a delectable food festival, a winter wonderland and Seal Silly Season, we've picked a handful of happenings around the motu this winter.

Q&A: Shaun Fairbairn, AA Roadservice Officer

Dunedin Roadservice Officer Shaun Fairbairn shares his on-the-job stories and tips for winter driving.

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Q&A: Amy Mua, MPI Detector Dog Handler

What does it take to become a detector dog handler? We chat with Amy Mua about being on the frontline of protecting New Zealand's environment.

Solving problems: repurposing pool toys

Vanessa Trethewey meets a creator upcycling the PVC waste from pool toys.

Protecting Tangaroa: indigenous coastal connections

Ocean warrior and coastal kuia, Pauline Tangiora, explains the importance of protecting the sea.

Finding a hobby: Climbing

Indoor climbing challenges the body and also the mind, with many physical and mental problems to solve.

Marinekeeping: an underground aquarist

Jenna van Ginkel provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her job as an aquarist at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's.

Finding a hobby: Line dancing

Taking line dancing classes is a surefire way to spark joy and get a sweat up.

Macarena Carrascosa, Roller Skate Coach

Macarena Carrascosa has built a career as a professional roller skating coach in Auckland.

Q&A: Z Manu World Championships founder, Scott Rice

Former competitive swimmer and founder of the Z Manu World Manu Championships, Scott Rice, talks about the event making a big splash around Aotearoa.

Flossie Pallesen, Balloon and Bubble Artist

Flossie Pallesen is a Nelson-based children's entertainer, specialising in giant bubbles and balloon art.

Solving problems: unwanted fruit and vegetables

Nicola Edmonds talks to the founders of Wonky Box.

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Interesting interviews

Q&A: Brent Malone, Rugby Referee

Q&A: Vanya Insull, cookbook author and blogger

What's on this winter

Q&A: Shaun Fairbairn, AA Roadservice Officer

Explore some of our past feature stories

Q&A: Amy Mua, MPI Detector Dog Handler

Solving problems: repurposing pool toys

Protecting Tangaroa: indigenous coastal connections

Finding a hobby: Climbing

Marinekeeping: an underground aquarist

Finding a hobby: Line dancing

Macarena Carrascosa, Roller Skate Coach

Q&A: Z Manu World Championships founder, Scott Rice

Flossie Pallesen, Balloon and Bubble Artist

Solving problems: unwanted fruit and vegetables

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Interesting interviews

Q&A: Brent Malone, Rugby Referee

Q&A: Vanya Insull, cookbook author and blogger

What's on this winter

Q&A: Shaun Fairbairn, AA Roadservice Officer

Explore some of our past feature stories

Q&A: Amy Mua, MPI Detector Dog Handler

Solving problems: repurposing pool toys

Protecting Tangaroa: indigenous coastal connections

Finding a hobby: Climbing

Marinekeeping: an underground aquarist

Finding a hobby: Line dancing

Macarena Carrascosa, Roller Skate Coach

Q&A: Z Manu World Championships founder, Scott Rice

Flossie Pallesen, Balloon and Bubble Artist

Solving problems: unwanted fruit and vegetables

Become an AA Member

Member services

Business Membership

AA Directions Magazine

Car maintenance

Buying & selling

Ownership & registration

Reviews & articles

AA Driving School

Driver licensing

ID services

Instructor training

General Insurance

Personal Insurance

Finance

Disclosure statements

Emergency trades

Home repairs & maintenance

Home Inspection

AA Traveller

Maps

Identity verification services

In the community

Newsroom