Articles
-
Nov 14, 2023 |
thepress.co.nz | Esther Ashby-Coventry
Monks in Te MoanaIn an isolated spot in rural South Island, a small group of monks live frugally, giving up the trappings of the modern world, all in the service of God. Esther Ashby-Coventry reports. [Story first published in May 2021]Potholes the size of microwave ovens are negotiated along the 7-kilometre windy gravel road. The occasional ford wets the bonnet of the 4WD with muddy water on the way to an isolated Geraldine monastery in South Canterbury.
-
Nov 14, 2023 |
thepost.co.nz | Esther Ashby-Coventry
Here, up Te Moana Gorge surrounded by forestry blocks and unoccupied tussocky hills, is a promising New Zealand symphony orchestra violinist. Except this young man has given up the expectations of a professional musical career to live a strict monastic life following God.
Journalists covering the same region
Erin Cox
Crime Reporter at Otago Daily Times
Erin Cox primarily covers news in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand and surrounding areas.
Cas Saunders
Contributor at The Star (Dunedin, NZ)
Reporter at Otago Daily Times
Cas Saunders primarily covers news in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand and surrounding areas.
Kay Sinclair
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Kay Sinclair primarily covers news in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand and surrounding areas.
Brendon McMahon
Local Democracy Reporter at New Zealand Herald
Brendon McMahon primarily covers news in the Otago region, New Zealand, including areas around Dunedin.
Try JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →