Birdwoods: Sharing Stories
Nestled amid the picturesque landscapes of Havelock North in the Hawke’s Bay region, Birdwoods stands as more than just a business; it is a testament to the Stobart family’s history,…
walking on sunshine
Stewart Financial Group CEO Nick Stewart knows a thing or two about planning for the future. As a fiduciary, he and his colleagues help clients plan for their financial futures (including the…
painting reverberations
The depth and breadth of creative talent in Hawke’s Bay never ceases to amaze. In this issue, Megan Seawright talks with contemporary Māori artist Nephi Tupaea (Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti…
Welcome Autumn 2024
As we bid adieu to the lazy, hazy, ice cream days of summer and warmly embrace the cooler nights, roast veges and colourful arrival of autumn, it is great to reflect on the season just gone…
Oh! Omatua
An historic property in Rissington was dealt a blow by Cyclone Gabrielle, but the family has risen to the challenge and used a crisis to create a fresh opportunity. Susan Wylie went along to…
The Ardour of Colour
With summertime comes the natural desire to shake off the drab of the last six months and celebrate colour in all its glory. We are lucky to have in our midst a fabulously bubbly colour artist…
Champion of the Arts
Napier City has a wonderful best kept secret, Creative Arts Napier, on the fringe of the CBD. From the moment the doors first opened in 2014, CAN has been a valuable go-to centre for artists,…
Off Grid Views
Living off-grid and living the lifestyle you want are two ideas that need careful attention if they are to sit together in harmony. David Trim found a place where this harmony exists. With…
A Spirited Solace, The Art Shed
The fusion of Art and Music combines wonderfully in the hands of Paula Sugden. Paula is the owner of The Art Shed, next to Crab Farm Winery. when not discerning art pieces Paula is often found…
Te Wai Mauri
This Nursery has great ambitions to be a role model hapu business while honouring the community with knowledge, plants, and rongoa rakau (using the healing properties of native plants). wonder…