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Living off the land, keeping things simple, and catering to what the customer – or her five kids – want, are all part of No7 Balmac head chef Penny Allan’s fresh, organic approach to food.

On the outskirts of Wanaka, surrounded by the dreamlike landscape and open spaces of Central Otago, Florence’s Foodstore & Café is a destination which embodies the heart and soul of the community.

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.

Tim and Maggie of the Auckland Food Truck Collective are creating a platform for food truck owners to bring their unique styles of cuisine to the streets of Auckland. But for them, it's about so much more than the food.

Community-focused and environmentally-conscious, Sawmill Brewery and their adjacent Smoko Room is a home away from home serving up a mean brew and food with gumption.

Embodying the warm vibes of its Papamoa home in its sun-drenched, bright yellow walls, Henry & Ted is a breakfast and brunchin’ essential when visiting The Mount’s smaller, more easy-going neighbour.

Beginning with just a small caravan and a jar of sundried tomatoes, Luke’s Kitchen is now an essential dining spot on the Coromandel’s east coast. Rustic, relaxed and staunchly local, it’s the kind of place you’d visit once and never want to leave.