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January 2012

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January 2012

Jane and David Ellis with the jacket made famous by Christchurch mayor Bob Parker
New and improved outdoor gear hits the racks nearly every season. Josh Gale talks to some of New Zealand’s outdoor brands about design, designers, innovation and fabric. It’s a fine morning in Christchurch and there’s heavy traffic where it shouldn’t be. The February 22 quake all but levelled the city centre, forcing many businesses to […]
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