Junction Mag - Matakana + Beyond

12/12/2025

Happy LOCAL FRIDAY! This will be the final Friday post before Christmas, so let's fill it with all your DEC & New Year Events, news, and Gift Ideas to share! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all 😊

08/12/2025

A friendly reminder that our booking deadline for the January Edition — our biggest and final issue of 2025 — is coming up fast!
Advertising Deadline: Thursday 11th December

January is always our highest-demand issue as summer visitors flood into the region and locals make the most of the holidays. It’s the perfect time to put your business in front of an active, high-spending audience at the peak of the season.

This issue includes a fantastic lineup of summer features:

🌞 Summer Bucket List
For attractions, activities, tours, outdoor adventures, and family experiences.

🍽 Summer Dining Guide
Highlighting the region’s top restaurants, cafés, bars, wineries, food trucks, and caterers.

🏡 2026 Home Projects – Plan, Build & Transform
Perfect for builders, tradies, designers, landscapers, and home-improvement specialists.

🍦 Ice Cream Feature
A sweet opportunity for local gelato, ice cream, and dessert makers.

To request our media kit, learn more about these features, or secure your space in the January Issue, get in touch at [email protected] or call 021 481 056.

Let’s make the biggest issue of the year your biggest opportunity too!

Image credit: Brijana Cato Photography

01/12/2025

WIN 2 FREE TICKETS to see TOITŪ at Matakana Cinemas THIS FRIDAY, courtesy of Unity Collection & Junction Magazine.

We are thrilled to be able to offer two tickets to one lucky winner to see TOITŪ, a beautiful celebration of Maori artistry at Matakana Cinema this friday evening. To enter simply comment below, tag a friend, and follow Junction and Unity Collection's FB pages.

Winner Drawn THURSDAY and notified on messenger :)
https://www.matakanacinemas.co.nz/movie/unity-presents---toit-visual-sovereignty-qa-w-chelsea-winstanley/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOZumxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmV2FQVUE0OGFoZkxHN3NEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHky7bHrJ7z5BptKiO0Zr1ucGZiX59HDc3F_cXHCC54CkCSce3-myTxZP97ue_aem_ye1Axh62a8W5PdrCUNHq3g

Indigenous curator Nigel Borell’s groundbreaking Māori art exhibition becomes both a cultural triumph and a battleground for power, captured with extraordinary behind the scenes access in Chelsea Winstanley’s directorial feature debut, TOITŪ: Visual Sovereignty.

27/11/2025

Our December Issue is out and it's GORGEOUS! Packed to the brim with Xmas gift, event and entertaining ideas everything you need for Xmas in one FREE local magazine!

Now finalising the Jan issue - our biggest of the year so get in touch today before the final spaces go - [email protected]

It's LOCAL FRIDAY time!! 😍 Spread that Summer spirit close to home and support our amazing LOCAL businesses this holiday season. Every purchase supports our local economy and keeps our home communities vibrant and alive.e

Use this post to share your business news, events, special offers, or new products right here in the comments. Don’t forget to tag your business page so our community can find you easily.
BONUS: The Junction editorial team will be keeping an eye on all the posts — they’re always on the lookout for great local stories to feature in our upcoming summer issues.

20/11/2025

Our Amazing December Issue is coming soon and you won't want to miss this one - packed to the brim with Xmas gift, event and entertaining ideas everything you need for Xmas in one FREE local magazine!

But whilst you wait - It's LOCAL FRIDAY time!! 😍 Spread that Xmas spirit close to home and support our amazing LOCAL businesses this holiday season.

Use this post to share your business news, events, special offers, or new products right here in the comments. Don’t forget to tag your business page so our community can find you easily.

BONUS: The Junction editorial team will be keeping an eye on all the posts — they’re always on the lookout for great local stories to feature in our upcoming summer issues.

​Keep an eye out each Friday — we can’t wait to see what you’re up to!

12/11/2025

Hello local businesses! 🎄✨

A friendly reminder that our booking deadline for our December Edition - our most popular Christmas and summer issue is next Monday, the 17th of November.

This issue includes some of our readers favourites festive features:

🎁 Christmas Gift Guide
🍷 Christmas Food & Drink Orders
🎉 Christmas, New Year’s & Summer Events

This is always our biggest issue of the year and the perfect opportunity to promote your business during the busy Christmas and summer season.

To request our latest media kit, learn more about our features, or secure your spot in the December Issue, get in touch with us at [email protected] or call 021 481 056.

Pictured are a few photos by of our Christmas table shoot last year 💐🎄

06/11/2025

It's LOCAL FRIDAY time!! 😍

Use this post to share your business news, events, special offers, or new products right here in the comments. Don’t forget to tag your business page so our community can find you easily!

BONUS: The Junction editorial team will be keeping an eye on all the posts — they’re always on the lookout for great local stories to feature in our upcoming summer issues.

Not a business owner? You can still show your support!
Give your favourite local business or charity a like, follow, or visit, and help spread the Christmas spirit close to home

​Keep an eye out each Friday — we can’t wait to see what you’re up to!

03/11/2025

WIN a Luxury City Escape at Cordis, Auckland

We are thrilled to partner with to offer an unforgettable overnight stay for two, including breakfast and dinner at the exceptional This is your chance to experience one of Auckland’s most loved hotels.

Located in the heart of the city, Cordis offers the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Enjoy full access to premium wellness facilities, including a heated rooftop pool with skyline views, plus a rejuvenating sauna and steam room. From arrival to checkout, every detail is designed for a restorative retreat.

The Prize Includes
• One night at Cordis, Auckland for two guests
• Breakfast and dinner at Eight Restaurant
• Access to wellness facilities including pool, sauna and steam room

How to Enter
• Like this post
• Tag a friend in the comments — each tag equals one entry
• Follow both and 
Bonus entry available when you share this post to your Story

The competition is live from Monday 3 November. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night of comfort, indulgence and refined city living.

Winner will be selected at random on 1 December 2025 and notified via DM. Entrants must be 21+ to enter. Terms and conditions apply. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered by, or associated with Instagram.

30/10/2025

Local Fridays Are Back for Christmas!

We’re excited to bring back Local Fridays – our way of supporting your local business or charity this Christmas.

Every Friday, you’ll have the chance to share your business news, events, special offers, or new products right here in the comments. Don’t forget to tag your business page so our community can find you easily!

BONUS: The Junction editorial team will be keeping an eye on all the posts — they’re always on the lookout for great local stories to feature in our upcoming summer issues.

Not a business owner? You can still show your support!
Give your favourite local business or charity a like, follow, or visit, and help spread the Christmas spirit close to home

​Keep an eye out each Friday — we can’t wait to see what you’re up to!

28/10/2025

Welcome to our Great Outdoors issue - celebrating 10 years of Junction!

Join us as we mark a decade of storytelling with an issue dedicated to adventure, discovery, and the beauty of nature, from kids fishing tips and hidden waterfalls to the new geodomes at Martin’s Bay and coastal relaxation at Tiki Beach.

We also chat with Michael Blythe of Draken Watches, creators of timepieces made for exploration, and Georgia Brierly of GBFITandwell, inspiring balance through strength and community.

Dive into our Great Outdoors issue - celebrating 10 years of Junction, available now via the link below or from your local distributor!

Cover photo by

26/08/2025

Our Rural & Gardening Issue is here!

This month we celebrate the season of growth – from local nurseries and refill solutions to landscaping expertise and sustainability initiatives.

Meet start-up Teeny Teeth, discover Fiona Frost’s new role at Rodney Women’s Refuge, and explore stories that showcase the spirit of rural living.

Read the full issue now via the link in our bio, or grab yourself a copy now from your local pick up point.