What is a Naturopath?
Been curious about what a naturopath actually is and if they can help you? We chatted to Natalie Jacques, owner of The Herbal Dispensary in Raglan, to find out more about naturopathy. What lead you to become a naturopath? I always liked the outdoors and being in nature. Most of my time was spent either […]
Potting Indoors
I have a very philosophical view when it comes to houseplants, or more precisely the fact that I kill most of them; if they survive three months or longer I am on to a winner. If you have higher expectations for your plants then Alex and Thomas from The Potting Shed and The Flower Crate […]
Recharge in the Coromandel
The Coromandel had a battering this summer. And this is after some pretty tough years with no overseas tourists! We were lucky to sneak a few days on the peninsula when the sun shone, and we were reminded why this is a favourite spot for so many Kiwis to recharge. While there we met up […]
Flavours of Plenty Festival
Back for its second year, the Flavours of Plenty Festival is living up to its name with plenty on offer for locals and visitors to the region to enjoy. Oscar Nathan, from Tourism Bay of Plenty, says, “We’re showcasing our coastal region’s world-class horticultural produce and seafood and the skills and flair of our innovative […]
Raising the Cup
Words Vicki Ravlich Horan Only a year ago it was suggested that $7 flat whites were in our not-too-distant future, and while people appeared to be in disbelief, it does seem to be happening sooner than we all expected. So what does the ever-rising cost in the cup mean for coffee lovers? I caught up with […]
Ringing in 20 Years at River Ridge
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires Building delays caused River Ridge East Birth Centre to go way past its due date, but it was finally delivered on Christmas Day, 2002. It seemed an auspicious time to open, and the first baby was born pretty smartly on Boxing Day. To be followed, in the past two […]
The Farmers’ Market, a Tauranga Institution, Turns Twenty!
Words Liz French The Tauranga Farmers market began with a dream … and two decades on, it’s very much a permanent reality and a regular shopping and social event for many in the BOP. It celebrates its 20th birthday on Saturday 4 February, 2023. The market was the brainchild of Olive Caddie. She and her […]
Cooking with Kids
Words Brad King, Images Brydie Thompson Here at The Falls Retreat, we believe that a kids’ menu should be equally as enticing and nutritious as the adult version (if not more so for those little growing bodies!). No frozen chicken nuggets around here! And whilst we encourage our kids to try new flavours, we are […]
Flavours of Plenty
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan The Bay of Plenty got its name for a great reason. While many may believe this simply means plenty of avocados and kiwifruit, a quick chat to some of the region’s foodies, chefs and producers and it is clear there’s plenty more on offer, and we’re living up to that name more […]
Behind the Market
Words Denise Irvine, Images Whether you are one of the first at Cambridge’s Victoria Square, with your market bag at the ready, or one to lie in on a Sunday and roll on into the Hamilton Market for a coffee and peruse it can be easy to take for granted the work of the Waikato […]