Fiona Ralph

A growing number of Nelson producers are prioritising the environment – and creating something delicious while they’re at it. Meet this new wave of local food businesses who are doing good by Mother Nature.

Keep an eye out on the road around Auckland for this Italian eatery with a twist – you’ll be rewarded with gluten-free pasta, arancini, tiramisu and more. Nadia magazine visits the retro caravan kitchen to discover their story.

On the West Coast, where pub food is king, Alisha McIntosh has created a wholefood haven for tourists and locals in the tiny town of Hari Hari. Discover this oasis of health, which is so much more than just a cafe.

Overlooking idyllic Oneroa Bay on Waiheke Island, Timmy Smith is a space for people to come together over a cuppa and peruse creative works. Discover the story behind this creative store owner's brews.

Bees mean business at Earthbound Honey, a raw, natural honey company based in West Auckland. NADIA magazine went to meet the family behind the brand.

The craft chocolate scene in New Zealand is growing, with a focus on fairly traded cacao from the Pacific Islands. Nadia magazine meets some of the brands producing bean-to-bar chocolate and a few boutique players doing things their own way.

NADIA magazine takes a tour through the delightfully overgrown organic garden created by nutritionist Ben Warren and his wife, Lynda, where they learn how to get started on our own vege patch and why weeds are worth keeping around.