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Issue 17 January / February

Feature Story
At the Beach
WORDS: Kate Coughlan  PHOTOGRAPHS: Tessa Chrisp
LEAD STORY: The Beach House at Waimarama in Hawke's Bay is the stuff holiday memories are made of.

Fresh from the Garden
TASTE: Annabel Langbein plans her holiday meals around the catch of the day.

Web Extra
PHOTO BONUS: Visit Rahimoana, surely the country's most expensive holiday rental.

Goodness
TASTE: Who says healthy food and barbecues don't mix? asks Peter Chaplin.

Queen Bee
FOOD HERO: BeesOnline's Maureen Maxwell reigns over New Zealand's honey empire.

Heartland Hokianga
DESTINATION: Local iwi are revitalizing tourism in the Hokianga region.

Word of Mouth
BEAUTY: Lucy Ewen shops for the perfect pout.

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Other features in this issue ...

Fashion Watch: With industry accolades to kick-start her career, a young fashion designer is set to soar.
Pad Fab: Architect Andre Hodgskin has designed the ipad, a bach that’s modular, portable and infinitely adaptable.
Diamond in the Pacific: Michael Hill adds a superyacht to his collection of gems.
Bach in a Box: A pair of clever architects has converted a shipping container into a holiday home that travels.
House Ahoy: Is it a bach that floats? Is it a boat that’s roadworthy? The answer is yes.
Treasure Island: A Waiheke house filled with ancient artefacts celebrates its island spirit.
A Craving for Crays: An iconic caravan is the unlikely home of a famous Kiwi delicacy.

Other destinations in this issue ...

Bach to Basics: An Auckland Regional Council bach in one of their parks is an affordable place to holiday.
Love on a Plate: Travelling and eating around the Abel Tasman seduces all the senses.

Other tastes in this issue ...

A Pub with Panache: Hallertau in Riverhead is one of the new breed of boutique bars.

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