LIVING Hawke's Bay Magazine

22/07/2025

Each season, our exceptionally skilled photographers embark on a mission to capture stunning images that bring our editorials to life 📸

With space for only a select few, the challenge lies in narrowing so many great photos to 4-6 pages. Here are some of our top picks from the Winter 2025 edition. 🍂📸

Photographer & .nz

10/07/2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to craft award-winning gin, rum and vodka from scratch? 🍸
Go behind the scenes at the in Ahuriri with Head Distiller Sean Hughes in this month’s A Day in the Life. From molasses mishaps to gold medal spirits, it’s a spirited read! 🥇✨

Full article out now on our website 💻

10/07/2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to craft award-winning gin, rum and vodka from scratch? 🍸 Go behind the scenes at The National Distillery Company in Ahuriri with Head Distiller Sean Hughes in this month’s A Day in the Life. From molasses mishaps to gold medal spirits, it’s a spirited read! 🥇

Full Article out now ✨

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...

02/07/2025

You’d be hard-pressed to find a fridge in Hawke’s Bay without a jar of inside 🫙 🥒

Writer Madeleine Anderson sits down with the team behind the iconic brand to uncover the story behind the pickles, preserves and proud local legacy🧄🍅

Full story in the last way edition 👀

23/06/2025

Curious about what lies behind the thick hedges and trees on a country road? 🌳✨ Rachel Prankerd from dives into our latest garden story, “Restoration Perfection,” and explores the other side of the fenceline of King’s Ridge Garden. 🌿
Read the full article on our website now!

Amazing photos by James Domaine!

23/06/2025

Curious about what lies behind the thick hedges and trees on a country road? 🌳✨ Rachel Prankerd from The Kindred Copy dives into our latest garden story, "Restoration Perfection," and explores the other side of the fenceline of King's Ridge Garden. 🌿 Read the article here:

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...

16/06/2025

Heading away this Matariki? ✨
In this issue, we took our visit feature to our neighbours in Taupō to explore the things to see and do for a winter weekend getaway ❄ From hot pools to hidden gems, here are a few of our favourites from the trip!

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

06/06/2025

🍔 Community burger isn’t just serving up delicious burgers… they’re building community, giving back and flipping the script on what hospitality can be 🧑‍🍳

From cyclone recovery barbecues to a social enterprise that supports local causes, this is food with purpose! Check out Jos & Claire and their clever team in this seasons food feature!

💻 The full article + 2 delicious .nz recipes are available for FREE now at https://www.livinghbmagazine.co.nz/post/community-burgers

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

06/05/2025

It seems odd to be talking about spring bulbs while it is only autumn. But this is the perfect time to plan your colour palette and get planting for a sumptuous display of vibrant blooms to herald new beginnings 🌷 ☀️

In our Autumn edition Kelly Jean from talks you through the dos and watch-out-fors when it comes to planting for spring brilliance.

24/04/2025

Honoring the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of those who served. Lest we forget