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Te Mata Peak map with trails.
Artist Dillion Lavona is creating 3D artworks of tracks and terrain that take dozens of hours to design and more than a day to print. Based in Hawke’s Bay, he released his first artwork three months ago. “The reception has been far greater than I ever imagined, and I now have three printers operating as […]
Samantha Mythen

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Samantha Mythen

Walk Shorts writer Samantha Mythen is currently adventuring around the world, writing, hiking and cycling. She studied law but is now a journalist. She has worked for RNZ and freelanced for global publications, including Japan Today.

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