Contents. 03 Save our oceans Kiwis love the ocean. We spend hours in the great outdoors playing in our big blue backyard. The idea of not being able to mess about in the water in boats, to not swim dive, surf or fish would really impact our lives. Almost every week throughout the year, you’ll find a ‘World Day’ – each one focusing on global is- Special feature // world oceans day sues that affect our lives. 05 07 09 11 Who is Ash Holwell? Sarah Fox: In the Flow Driftwood Sculptures Squid and Cosmetics? He sees himself as the modern day Robin Every year billions of plastic-laden men- Today, Greg Maddox has turned the tides on The waste product from a fish bait factory Hood who rides a cool bike – the rebel with strual pads and tampons are found littering his profession as a sign writer into working that has become a sought after product in a cause and a heartfelt desire to include our beaches and oceans. Sarah Fox is one full time in his business Tapatai Driftwood the health and beauty industry. people in the processes that affect their woman on a mission for change. sculptures. 13 15 17 19 Solar power for the win! Love Kaipara NorthTec gets top marks Sarah Blithe talks about how solar power is By finding creative ways to capture hearts A division within a Whangarei tertiary insti- Featured artist: Brooke Hartigan becoming an increasingly popular choice for and minds, the Love Kaipara team is tackling tute is getting top reviews from its students. consumers. waste where it starts. lives. Brooke Hartigan doesn’t sketch to make money. She sketches to capture the beauty of nature she sees every day. 25 27 31 42 Hundertwasser Update Featured photographer Ecotourism The show must go on May marks the final month to raise the This month we feature some very special Deanna Johnston looks at how we can travel Achmed Abman retires from Circool Circus, money! birth photography from Haylz Photos. and still protect the environment. this is his story...