Mike Wilson

Mike Wilson is a North Islander who felt like he came home when he moved to the South Island many years ago. Trained as an industrial designer, he is a jack of all trades with a passion for photography, who is happiest on a bike, off the beaten track, or making things by hand. He currently earns a living restoring old cars to their former glory and in the past, among other things, was a designer for Macpac. His partner Lizi and their fourth Irish Setter, Baxter, live in Nelson and explore all over.
  • A diamond in the beer garden

    A diamond in the beer garden

    Digging vinyl at Nelson’s Family Jewels Records. “I THINK THAT A TOWN THAT DOESN’T HAVE A RECORD SHOP IS CULTURALLY IMPOVERISHED,” SAYS GRANT SMITHIES, WHOSE LOVE FOR OLD VINYL RECORDS LED HIM TO INSTALL EXTRA PILES UNDER HIS HOUSE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF HIS MUSIC COLLECTION. When Nelson’s The Everyman record store closed down

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