LIVING Hawke's Bay Magazine

23/04/2025

Did you know those comfy ergonomic desk chairs we’ve all come to know are made right here in Hawke’s Bay? 🪑🌿 is leading the way in ergonomic furniture with their designs found in classrooms and offices all around the world! got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the modern school chair is brought to life. 👀✨

17/04/2025

Wishing you a happy and safe Easter weekend from the Living Hawke’s Bay Team 🐣 🍫

15/04/2025

Do you remember as a child that numb feeling in legs from sitting too long in class, or the scratches on the back of your thighs from the slivers of wood 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 at Furnware in Hastings and have spread worldwide!

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

08/04/2025

Not too long ago, Heretaunga East was a quieter end of town, but over the past decade, clever locals with a vision and a bit of moxie have brought this quiet street back to
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Now, in 2025, it’s a vibrant, thriving part of town, brimming with art, culture, delicious food, and a growing array of beautiful new businesses! 🍝🖼️💐 Here’s just a couple of awesome spots to check out during your next stop to Heretaunga East!

Check out the full visit feature in this seasons Mag 👀

03/04/2025

Alessandro’s Pizzeria is bringing centuries-old Italian tradition to Havelock North! 🇮🇹✨

“To understand the craft, first you must know that the original pizza was created in 1734 in Naples, Italy: the humble marinara – crafted with pure flour, hand-crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano and olive oil, cooked within a brick wood-fired oven. 🍅 🧄 🍕

The simplicity of this pizza, named for its popularity among the local fisherman, is still today one of the most popular Neapolitan pizzas, and as the saying goes, why mess with perfection?”

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31/03/2025

🌻 What’s more uplifting than a sunflower? Perhaps a whole field of them?! Bex took a trip to Baxter’s Sunflower Farm—Hawke’s Bay’s most photogenic family attraction. But don’t blink! These golden beauties bloom for just one fleeting month each summer.

Read about the Baxters story from farming to sunflowers in our latest edition out now! 🌻

27/03/2025

🌺 🌸 Spotted, striped, dappled, painted; bright, soft; clustered, elongated, individual – no, not a rock goddess’s wardrobe, but orchids.

In our Autumn edition of Living HB magazine Susan Wylie spoke with some local growers about their collections ✏️
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24/03/2025

Every season, our clever writers team up with to bring you the latest must reads 📚

In the Summer 2024 must read line up we have:
📕 The Librarians of Rue de Picardie- Janet Skeslien Charles
📗 The Secret of Golden Island- Natasha Farrant
📘Count the stars- Raewyn Caisley & Gabriel Evans

Find these titles and more at your nearest Wardini Books

16/03/2025

Jacob Scott is no stranger to innovation with tradition 🪓

Over his substantial career he has been an integral contributor to contemporary Māori arts and design, through tertiary programme developments and his contributions to public projects, such as the Haukunui sculpture in Hastings Central, and Napier’s Marine Parade redevelopment.

When asked how he arrived in this work he reflects, “Everything is whakapapa”

For more check out our Art Feature on Jacob Scott
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11/03/2025

Meat lovers, this one’s for you! 🔥🥩 Nothing beats a top-quality, locally sourced cut for the perfect BBQ. Enter Matangi Farms & Butchery- bringing farm-fresh excellence from Havelock North to their new butchery in Hastings.

Discover the story in the latest Living Hawke’s Bay Magazine!

07/03/2025

This season David visited Royston Hospital to get a insight into the day in the life of a Capsule Endoscopy Nurse l 💊🩺

Check this article out for FREE 👉https://www.livinghbmagazine.co.nz/a-day-in-the-life/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-endoscopy-nurse/

06/03/2025

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 Autumn 2025 edition. 🍂📸

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05/03/2025

Let’s explore our Autumn Cover 🍂🍁
From wooden benches to world-class ergonomics! 🪑✨ In our latest cover story, ‘Cheers to School Chairs’, David Trim explores the evolution of classroom seating and shines a light on - an unsung local success story.

From humble beginnings in Hawke’s Bay to revolutionising school chairs worldwide, this innovative business is changing the way students sit and learn.

03/03/2025

🍂 Autumn has arrived, and so has the latest edition of Living Hawke’s Bay Magazine!

Get your copy in stores or online now 🍂🍁
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09/02/2025

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06/02/2025

🏉 🍷 From All Black to winemaker, John Ashworth and his wife, Jo, built a rewarding farming and winemaking lifestyle in Central Hawke’s Bay. Their three sons carry on the legacy, creating a true family affair.

Read all about the love story that is John and Jo from .wines our summer edition out now!

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