Winter has surely arrived, and weekends are packed with staying local for the kids’ Saturday sports, a quick trip to the Farmers Market, and making the most of fresh in-season produce.

Tauranga is one of the country’s main centres for business, international trade, culture, fashion, and horticulture. But what is it that helps foster a sense of pride in our place?

A lifetime of learning and a yearning to bring people together led Pā Ropata to start Tīwaiwaka - a set of six key principles and a collective of people committed to restoring the mauri (lifeforce) of the whenua (land).

Holly is making hay while the sun still shines with these recipes that capture the best of the season’s tomato crop.

The BOP Open Studios art trail weekend will offer fascinating glimpses into the world of vastly different artists, from sculptors using industrial tools to jewellers, potters and painters.