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Scoop
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
A New Zealand Food Story With Ben Bayly Puts Ruapehu On The Map
Discover the Ruapehu region's unique food journey through the highly anticipated Season 4 TV series of A New Zealand Food Story with Ben Bayly. Chef Ben Bayly meets some of Ruapehu's passionate growers, producers and restauranteurs in the final episode screening on TVNZ 1 on Saturday July 19. 'Food experiences are a big part of what attracts visitors to destinations and showcasing Ruapehu's offering through the TV series is a fantastic way to share stories of our people and place' says Jo Kennedy, General Manager of Visit Ruapehu. The Ruapehu region has a rich grower's history, market gardening, fertile volcanic soil and is home to the carrot capital of NZ – Ohakune. Across charming mountain towns to riverside settlements, there is a year-round offering of seasonal delights and unique food experiences to taste and enjoy at local cafes, pubs and restaurants serving up fresh bites and beverages. 'Working with Ben and his incredible team has been a boost for our communities and a unique opportunity to invite viewers to come and explore Ruapehu's emerging food story,' adds Jo. The chef and TV presenter says he loved his time in the region when filming earlier in the year. 'The vast and majestic Ruapehu region, there is no place in New Zealand that compares to its beauty! I fell in love with it as a kid as Whakapapa is my home ski field,' says Bayly. 'It was amazing to head back to film A New Zealand Food Story and see that Ruapehu has so much more to offer, especially when it comes to food.' 'From growing New Zealand's best carrots grown in rich volcanic soils, to the legendary Johnny Nations eclairs in Ohakune and onto its very own truly world class restaurant –The Chef's Table at Blue Duck Station. I am over the moon that the Ruapehu district is serving up a superb regional food story,' concludes Bayly. Home to Tongariro National Park and Whanganui National Park, Ruapehu is a top destination for hiking, biking, skiing and snow sports as well as an array of authentic activities in the Central Plateau. Watch A New Zealand Food Story with Ben Bayly Season 4 final episode on Ruapehu on Saturday 19 July at 7pm on TVNZ 1 and on demand on TVNZ+.
Scoop
03-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
From Building On What's Going Well, To Keeping Your Consumer Front Of Mind: Top Kiwi Farmers Share Their Tips
They say the best thing to do with good advice is to pass it on to others. That premise works as the inspiration behind a new video series for Kiwi farmers called 'Tips for Good', which launched in June. The series features previous Ballance Farm Environment Award winners who share their tips and advice on what they've learned on their farming journey. The series was created by Ballance Agri-Nutrients and began with tips from Ballance Farm Environment Award ambassadors Hamish and Simon Guild, the two brothers behind High Peak Station, a deer, sheep and beef farm in Canterbury. The brothers also featured on a recent episode of A New Zealand Food Story with Ben Bayly on TVNZ 1. Ballance General Manager Customer Jason Minkhorst says the Tips for Good series was created as a way to share knowledge from people who've already 'trodden the path' in creating both sustainable and profitable farming practices. 'This year marks 30 years since we became part of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. We recognised that the previous winners have a huge amount of knowledge to share with the rest of the farming community; what's worked for them, what to watch out for,' he says. 'This was another way for us to bring that advice out to a wider audience.' The series will run over the next several weeks across social media and through online channels and will feature farmer advice set amongst some stunning rural landscapes across New Zealand. Jason adds the campaign speaks to the collective nature of the co-operative and its more than 16,000 shareholders. 'We're all in this together, and if our farmers and growers are winning, then so are we. We're much stronger as a collective than we are apart, so why not share what we've learned along the way,' he says.
1News
21-06-2025
- Business
- 1News
Lotto ticket sales surge as $30m jackpot draw looms tonight
New Zealanders are dreaming big ahead of tonight's Lotto Powerball draw, with the jackpot surging to $30 million this Saturday. The prize pool ballooned after the jackpot wasn't struck on Wednesday night and is the highest jackpot since October last year. Lotto stores and the Lotto app have seen a surge in interest as the draw approaches. Lotto NZ corporate communications manager Sarah McCormack said people who don't usually play at lower jackpots grab a ticket as the jackpot climbs to higher levels. "We're expecting around 1.25 million tickets to be sold for this Saturday's $30 million draw." ADVERTISEMENT But, despite that, the odds of a win remain slim. To take home the jackpot, players must match all six main Lotto numbers plus the Powerball, at odds of just 1 in 38,383,800. McCormack said it was important to remember that big jackpots still have small odds. "Even though the jackpot is high, the odds still remain the same, so spend only a little – it takes only one ticket to win." A large prize does not change the nature of the draw, which is based entirely on chance, Lotto NZ said on its website. "Powerball always offers you the same one in 38.3 million chance to win First Division per line, regardless of the jackpot amount." The growing prize pot may attract more players, but this won't impact your chances. ADVERTISEMENT "No, your chances of winning stay the same regardless of how many times you've lost or won in the past," according to Lotto. Frequent play does not have any effect on your odds, and buying multiple tickets creates an extremely marginal increase, Lotto said "Even if you buy multiple tickets for the same draw, your chances of winning will hardly increase at all. Because each new ticket has the same odds, there is no way that winning can average out in your favour over time." Similarly, having a "near miss" where most of your numbers match does not mean you are in for a win in future draws. "Each outcome is independent and will not impact your chances of winning or losing in the future. Although a near win might feel like you're getting closer to a big prize, you will still have the same odds next time you play," Lotto tells players. The $30 million draw takes place tonight at 8pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.
1News
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 1News
Matariki 2025: Celebrating Puanga, an extra star
This year's Matariki celebrations have expanded to include an extra star: Puanga. Puanga (Rigel), or Puaka as Māori in Te Waipounamu-South Island call it, is one of the brightest stars in our sky and is associated with the weather, season and kai. Puanga is located "above" the constellation known as Tautoru, or Orion's Belt - the three stars that make up the bottom of 'the Pot'. It marks the new year for many Māori from the west coast of Northland, Taranaki, Whanganui and Rangitīkei, parts of Wellington, and the South Island. According to Matariki mā Puanga – the theme for 2025's new year celebrations – is about 'inclusion, embracing diversity and celebrating' the season together. ADVERTISEMENT It recognises that different regions mark the new year with different stars but the underpinning theme of remembering the past, celebrating the present and looking forward to the future is the same. Extended celebrations The Māori new year is celebrated over an extended period, as opposed to a single day, according to the government's advisory committee on Matariki. There is a seven-to-eight-day period where Matariki is viewed in association with the waning of the moon, and the celebration period ends before the new moon, which is on the 25th this month. Puanga celebration period starts before Matariki but they eventually coincide. (Source: 1News) This year's national event will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi in the Ruapehu region this Friday. The live broadcast will start at 5.45am on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+, presented by Matai Smith and Stacey Morrison. ADVERTISEMENT Why do some iwi observe Puanga? Matariki rises in the pre-dawn above the eastern horizon which means it's hidden from view for those on the west with mountainous land in between. In saying that, visibility isn't the only factor behind why some iwi observe Puanga. There are places in these areas where both stars appear, and according to the Puanganui website, the star is important because of its role as a weather indicator and its prominence in the sky. The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including disposable vape ban, Auckland Airport meth find, and why Europe hates tourists right now. (Source: 1News) When and where can you see Puanga? Puanga can be seen in the night sky throughout the year, but in different locations depending on the season. In winter, the star rises in the east. In the summer look north, and in autumn, to the west as the sun is setting. ADVERTISEMENT Puanga is part of a number of constellations, including Te Whata nā Maru (the Platform of the Dead), Maruaonui te Whare (The House of Maruaonui), and Te Waka o Rangi. Te Waka o Rangi, a constellation that depicts a great canoe, includes the Matariki cluster. What takes place during Puanga? There are two ceremonies that take place during the winter. Te Maru o Te Tau is a hautuku ceremony held at sunset to farewell passed loved ones. Te Tahi o Te Tau is a hautapu ceremony that takes place at pre-dawn to welcome in the new year. The timing of when to hold these ceremonies are informed by particular moon phases according to the maramataka. Glossary ADVERTISEMENT Matariki – the Pleiades Puanga/Puaka – Rigel Tautoru – the three stars that make up Orion's Belt maramataka – Māori lunar calendar hautuku – ceremony held at sunset to farewell loved ones and let go of past challenges hautapu – ceremony held at pre-dawn to welcome in the new year
1News
08-06-2025
- Business
- 1News
Napier man wins $1m with Lotto ticket he almost forgot to buy
A Napier man is in disbelief after winning $1 million on a Lotto ticket he almost forgot to buy. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, was out on Wednesday when he saw an advertisement for the Lotto jackpot and logged in to his MyLotto account to purchase a ticket. "If I hadn't seen the sign, I would have forgotten to get my ticket that night – I got it just before MyLotto closed," he said. Later that night, the man checked his ticket as he would normally. This time, he saw the numbers all line up on his ticket. "You never think you'll win, so when I saw the numbers all circled and the amount at the top, I was in disbelief." ADVERTISEMENT The man's first call was to his mum to share the news. "She's ecstatic for me – but we both still can't believe it's true," he said. He said he would take some time to plan his future but was looking forward to buying his first home. Parliament punishment, free money?, getting wicked again (Source: 1News) Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot would be $15 million. A week before this winner scored himself $1 million, another Hawke's Bay local won $142,857 with Lotto First Division. The Lotto draw is live on TVNZ1 and TVNZ+ at 8pm on Saturday.
