Growing up with a serious sweet tooth and a love for baking, she’d long dreamed of creating something of her own. Back home in Napier, she noticed a gap – at the time there wasn’t a space purely dedicated to indulgent, handcrafted sweet treats. So, as a determined young woman in her early 20s, armed with a wild dream and a ‘now or never’ attitude, she decided to build it from scratch – right in the midst of a global pandemic.

A Visitor's guide for great things to see and do in Central Hawke's Bay

Seasons come and seasons go, and with them all come the trials and tribulations of maintaining an environment to ensure the continuation of vital members of our ecosystem. David stepped out to discover what’s the buzz in beekeeping and maintaining the flow of that luscious golden liquid loved by virtually everyone, honey. He spent some time at Arataki Honey to find out what goes on in a day in the life of a beekeeper.

Looking to refresh your interiors this year? Wallpaper and wall murals can make an instant impact in a room and bring your interior design scheme together.

This article takes you behind the scenes at The National Distillery Company in Ahuriri, revealing the passion, creativity, and craftsmanship that go into producing award-winning spirits. From the hands-on journey of Head Distiller Sean Hughes to the challenges and innovations shaping New Zealand’s distilling scene, discover how tradition and experimentation blend to create unique flavours that are gaining international recognition.

How often have you driven along a country road and wondered what was behind the thick hedge or stand of trees? I really like it when I catch a glimpse of something wonderful hiding beyond my view. In this issue, we take you on the other side of the fenceline and show you some of what lies there, and tell you how it got there.

A Visitor's guide for great things to see and do in Taupō this winter

A story about a business coming together through eating burgers and helping the community!

Do you remember as a child that numb feeling in your bottom and legs from sitting too long in class, or the scratches on the back of your thighs from the slivers of wood that pierced your skin as you slid off your chair? David takes you back to those school days of wriggling in your seat and walks us through the welcome improvements in ergonomics that began in Hastings and have spread worldwide.