Ash Ridge – Bridge Pā Triangle – Hawke’s Bay Hawke’s Bay’s Cellar Door of the Year 2023
Ash Ridge Winery is a boutique winery, organic vineyard, cellar door and kitchen based in the heart of Hawke’s Bay’s picturesque Bridge Pā Triangle. Leith and Tracy Ashworth are the proud…
summer festivities
Now celebrating its tenth year, the Bridge Pā Wine Festival is a must-do for any wine enthusiast. We donned our sun hats and summer finest to find out what the festival is all about. On the…
off the track in the city serving up killer asian kai
Off The Track in the City is not your everyday Asian eatery, but diners will definitely want to check out this casual but classy joint. Run by Chris Whyte and Fiona Le, proprietors of…
on a mission to mission hills
Cities grow at a constant rate, generally speaking. Sometimes there are seasons of growth and there are times of equilibrium. Drivers for growth vary around the country, like the rebuilding of…
exploring the rich history of pōrangahau
Nestled along the rugged coastline of Central Hawke’s Bay, Pōrangahau is a village steeped in history and adorned with tales of resilience, community spirit and the echoes of a bygone era. As…
Kiwi Country Kids
This time last year was a nightmare for many people in Hawke’s Bay, including our own Kiwi Country Kids. Twelve months on, Sally shares with us some of the turmoil of the moment, the ongoing…
hut… hut… hike
Sport is huge in New Zealand, and Hawke’s Bay has always been up there participating in anything physical and competitive. It was only a matter of time that American Football would become…
hawke’s bay young enterprise
In Hawke’s Bay there’s an emerging culture of robust innovation, tech-based solutions, whizzing gadgets and puzzlingly complex datasets. But when you look closer, you see an undercurrent of…
a day in the life of a bridal seamstress
In his quest to find interesting people in interesting occupations, David Trim found Olivia Briasco, bridal seamstress and returned local. Having done her Big OE working in some very high-end…
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,…