Camping is changing. More travellers are looking for ways to explore without towing a caravan, relying on crowded holiday accommodation or spending time setting up a traditional ground tent at every stop. For many weekend campers, road-trip travellers and outdoor enthusiasts, a rooftop tent offers a practical middle ground. It provides a dedicated sleeping space […]
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Pickleball is well suited to temporary and multi-use environments. A court can be installed for a weekend event, used during a school sports programme, or set up seasonally at a holiday park without committing the entire area to one permanent activity. However, a temporary pickleball court still needs to provide a safe, consistent and enjoyable […]
New Zealand is made for road-based adventure. In a single journey, travellers can move from subtropical beaches and native forests to alpine passes, glacial valleys, high-country lakes and remote coastal campsites. A capable adventure vehicle makes these journeys easier, but the best setup is not necessarily the biggest or most expensive. A well-organised SUV, ute, […]
A successful pickleball venue can be much more than a collection of courts. By adding a café, bar, pro shop or shared social area, a venue can generate revenue before and after court bookings while creating a stronger sense of community. Players may arrive early for coffee, stay after a match for food and drinks, […]
Pickleball courts are often designed around the players, surface and fencing. However, a successful court facility must also provide safe, comfortable and practical places for spectators. A well-planned pickleball court spectator layout keeps people clear of active play, protects sightlines, improves accessibility and prevents spectators from blocking gates or circulation routes. This becomes especially important […]
Vehicle-based camping has moved well beyond a basic tent, chilly bin and folding chair. Today’s overlanding setups can provide comfortable sleeping space, shelter from changing conditions, practical water storage and an organised outdoor living area that travels with the vehicle. Apollo NZ, in partnership with ADA OVERLAND Outdoor Products, offers a growing range of rooftop […]
A covered walkway can turn two separate buildings into a connected, practical and comfortable property. It may link a house to a garage, connect accommodation units to shared facilities, join school or healthcare buildings, or provide sheltered access between commercial spaces. Although a walkway may appear to be a relatively simple structure, its design needs […]
Rooftop camping offers a practical middle ground between travelling with a ground tent and investing in a campervan or motorhome. A rooftop tent can turn an everyday SUV, ute or compatible car into a compact touring setup while allowing the vehicle to remain useful for normal driving. However, a rooftop tent should never be treated […]
A pergola beside a swimming pool can create one of the most useful areas in an outdoor space. It provides shade for seating, shelter for outdoor dining and a comfortable transition between the pool and the house. However, poolside pergolas operate in a more demanding environment than standard backyard structures. Regular splashing, wet paving, cleaning […]
Wind direction is one of the most overlooked factors when planning an outdoor cooking or entertaining area. It can affect how efficiently a pizza oven heats, where firepit smoke travels, whether barbecue burners remain lit and how comfortably guests can use the surrounding space. A location that appears ideal on a calm day can become […]
