Hallertau’s vibrant garden bar, a stunning transformation from the old Clevedon pub.
Photography credit: Nathan Clark

Hallertau’s vibrant garden bar, a stunning transformation from the old Clevedon pub.
Photography credit: Nathan Clark
Pukekohe, the high street of Franklin, showcases a handful of beautifully restored historic buildings, now home to inviting eateries and unique spots that celebrate the town’s past.
Just out of his teens William Britton bought a vintage poster for $400, and sold it for $13,500 in the US. Already hooked on treasure hunting his way around New Zealand, he’d hit upon a career. Salvage Place in Pukekohe, Franklin NZ William BrittonOwner of Salvage...
The Wairoa River snakes its way across the wild, volcanic landscape of the Hunua Ranges.
Jet planes. Milk bottles. Wine gums. Pineapple lumps. Jaffas. Hokey Pokey chunks. Names to set your heart aflame and your dentist on edge. Among the most emotive rituals of growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand is the childhood dairy trip for a mixed bag of lollies. Some...
BY PIZZATA • MAKES 6 PIZZAS Great pizzas start with simple, high quality ingredients – and a healthy sprinkle of passion. Our classic Neapolitan dough is made with just four ingredients – salt, water, '00' flour and yeast – and is perfect for those just starting their...
Ben Bayly, chef and creator of the award-winning Ahi in Auckland’s Commercial Bay, also cultivates a productive garden in Franklin, growing many ingredients for his restaurant. The Longkeeper onion, featured recently on a TV series, is one of the vegetables he often...